2024 Education Guide

FrancoSud provides a Francophone education to more than 3,800 students across 16 schools in Southern Alberta, 12 of which are public and four are Catholic. We believe it is essential that our schools not only focus on academic success but also on the personal and social development of each student. Through cultural pedagogy, we allow students to build their identity, to define and recognize themselves as Francophones. All our schools offer full-day kindergarten and free bus transportation.

The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) is the largest Catholic school district in Alberta, serving over 56,000 students in 117 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere, and Rocky View County. CCSD educates and empowers students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 through its mission of Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith, so that students centered in Christ realize their full potential. Contact your nearest CCSD school to register. All families are encouraged to inquire.

Foothills School Division (FSD) provides quality, inclusive educational opportunities from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 across its 25 schools in the Foothills Region. Program options include French Immersion, Fine Arts, Montessori, nature-based learning, career technologies, online learning, and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program — just to name a few. FSD learners are a part of our culture where education is at the centre of a flourishing community.

Banbury Crossroads School is the only Self-Directed Learning private school in Calgary. It was founded in 1979 on the principle that recognizes that each student has different learning styles, rates, interests, and talents. This learning philosophy is based on the idea that having some control and direction over their own learning helps students develop self-confidence, initiative, perseverance, and a sense of well-being. Enriched by these foundations students have gone on to lead successful lives. 

At Calgary Academy, we design student-centered experiences that nurture a love of learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12. For over 40 years, we’ve refined our innovative Academy and Collegiate programs, woven together by our four pillars and guiding REACH principles, to empower unique learners to pursue a life of passion and purpose. With recent program additions, including Early Years for Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Blended+ for Grades 9 to 12, Calgary Academy helps students develop the independence, skills, and confidence to thrive through extraordinarily small class sizes led by expert teachers.

CAA is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 Alberta Public Charter School with a focus on academic excellence, through Arts Immersion learning. Our innovative and progressive learning environment engages children in the five fine arts: music, visual art, dance, drama, and literary arts to become confident learners and spirited citizens.

A Christian, loving, and nurturing environment where your child’s imagination is stimulated through exploration and discovery. Calgary’s first independent faith-based school, integrating faith and learning since 1963. At Calgary Christian School, we believe in developing the whole child and providing the tools for each to be successful as they discover their place in God’s world. Intellectually - Emotionally - Socially - Physically - Artistically: These five pillars of excellence embrace the cornerstone of our spiritual foundation

The Calgary Classical Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school in the Bridgeland neighborhood near downtown Calgary. We offer an academically rigorous, traditional liberal arts education focused on nurturing a love of truth and beauty. Ours is a community of learning and friendship, in which we preserve the wisdom of the past, cultivate it today, and build upon it for future generations.

Calgary Girls Charter School (CGCS) is a public school for girls and young women. We value achievement, courage, integrity, respect and community. Our vision is to create generations of strong, confident young women.

Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our rich Waldorf curriculum fosters intellectual flexibility, creative thinking, academic success, with an eye to ethics and morality. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. Classroom instruction is free of technological devices, ensuring a tactile learning environment. The arts, encompassing music, storytelling, visual arts, and drama, are interwoven through all subjects. Students learn two world languages: French and German. Offering Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9.

Centrally located in Currie Barracks, Clear Water Academy has been providing Catholic education in Calgary since 1995. We are consistently ranked a top school in Alberta and are the only school in Canada to offer the educational model of Integral Formation, which focuses on four dimensions of formation: Intellectual, human, spiritual, and apostolic. Our approach is purposefully designed to teach, educate, and form each child individually, helping each one grow fully into the person God created them to be. We seek to educate the whole child and accompany them in their personal development. To inquire about an in-person or virtual tour, contact our Admissions Director at admissions@clearwateracademy.com.  

Teaching boys – the way boys learn. North Point School for Boys taps into boys’ natural curiosity and energy as a foundation for lifelong learning. A strong academic program is just the beginning. We fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms, our trademark 5R character philosophy, fine arts, and outdoor adventure in order to foster well-rounded, self-motivated learners. This Kindergarten to Grade 9 program is enhanced through our engineering education, financial education, and optional academies such as PEP hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, arts, drama and dance.

Teaching girls – building confidence, discovering passions. North Point School for Girls is an environment that celebrates girls’ strengths and interests, and nurtures their overall growth within a culture of achievement where discovery and development of a girl’s individual potential is paramount. A strong academic program is just the beginning. We fuel motivation through real-life learning, digital platforms, our trademark 5R character philosophy, fine arts, and outdoor adventure in order to foster well-rounded, self-motivated learners. This Grade 4-9 program is enhanced through our engineering education, financial education, and optional academies such as PEP hockey, soccer, baseball, volleyball, arts, drama and dance.

Phoenix Education Foundation is an Alberta-accredited private, non-profit, independent school. Phoenix engages Kindergarten to Grade 9 students in parent-directed or school-directed programming to fulfill the Alberta Education curriculum. Phoenix offers Alberta’s only Kindergarten program for homeschooling families, BlendEd, and home education options for Grades 1 to 9, and ‘in-the-scene’ classes in the Creation Studio, giving students immersive instruction in Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Fine Arts.

River Valley School is an inclusive independent school providing exceptional education and character development to children in preschool (age three) to Grade 6. Students are immersed in play, inquiry, and project-based learning that challenges them to question, explore, and create! Our adaptive model of educational delivery supports different learning styles to ensure that each individual student flourishes.

Rundle is a private, post-secondary preparatory, co-ed, day school. Small class sizes, an enriched curriculum, a personalized learning environment, and diverse co-curricular opportunities are pillars of our three distinct academic programs: the College (Kindergarten to 12), Academy (4 to 12), and virtual Studio (7 to 10). Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a diverse community where students pursue lives of purpose, flourishing emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Situated on a 220-acre campus near Calgary, STS offers academic excellence and a strong sense of community from Kindergarten to Grade 12 as Alberta’s only independent International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school. STS offers a rich learning environment where students can expect more, including small class sizes, integrated learning, over 90 co-curricular activities, a focus on health and wellness, city-wide bussing, and scholarships, all in unique, natural surroundings.

Our school mission is to prepare students to thrive in university and beyond. This mission will be accomplished by creating an environment of high expectations of achievement, behavior, and service. Webber Academy was incorporated in 1997 as a non-profit company with a mandate to be a high-quality, non-denominational, coeducational, university preparatory, accredited private school. Facilities consist of a Kindercentre for four- and five-year-old students, a main campus building with two large gymnasiums for Grades 1 to 12, a modern High School Science Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, meter running track, soccer field, and cross-country trails through the aspens.

BTLC uses the established and well-researched principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to teach preschool and Kindergarten students with the unique learning needs and challenges associated with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. BTLC’s success is based on small class size, intensive and individualized programming using effective, research-based teaching strategies, a high ratio of adult support, and opportunities for integration in community schools.

Foothills Academy offers a full-time school program for students with Learning Disabilities from Grades 3 to 12. We provide targeted support in literacy, numeracy, and executive functioning for each student while also covering the full Alberta Education curriculum in small classes and a supportive environment. A wide range of year-round programs and services are open to the broader community, including assessments, individual instruction, social skills programs, recreation, and more.

Our K to 12 school was created for students who have autism spectrum disorder or similar learning differences such as sensory integration difficulties, impairments in social interaction, and difficulties with emotional control and interpersonal skills as set out in each student's IPP.

Pacekids provides preschool and Kindergarten programs for children aged two-years-and-eight-months to six years that can be accessed through Program Unit Funding (PUF) with Alberta Education.

Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in our own six schools across Calgary and those based in approved community preschools or childcare programs (our LEARN Program). Both programs are designed to support children identified with a delay or disability from ages two-years-and-eight-months to six years old. To attend, a child must qualify for special education funding (Program Unit Funding (PUF)).

Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.

Our mission is to empower families so that caregivers and children build resilience and thrive. Our vision is a connected community in which children and families are nurtured and supported to be happy, healthy and resilient. We offer a variety of free programming designed to promote optimal child development and empower families to be resilient and foster positive family relationships. Programs offered include: Parent classes, parent and child together classes, Perinatal Mental Health supports (postpartum depression), youth programs, home visitation support, young parent supports and father-specific programs.

"Warm Up to Better Grades With Us!" Conveniently located in Calgary Acadia, Oxford Learning® provides parents and students in Calgary Acadia tutoring programs that use an engaging, hands-on approach to learning. Whether your child needs help catching up or is looking for more of a challenge, our Calgary Acadia tutors can help your child reach his or her full potential.

ABS Psychological Services was founded by Alexandra Suvanto, Registered Provisional Psychologist. She provides therapy to children, adolescents, and their families. Support for school staff is also offered, along with private assessments. Alexandra’s passion is helping young minds explore their world a little more clearly, allowing the chance for growth and change when ready. Our goal is to work together to open a door to conversation, provide a safe space to express different emotions and problem-solve together.

Acorn Psychology is dedicated to nurturing individuals to thrive by comprehending their unique strengths and challenges. Our team of Ph. D. level psychologists specializes in top-quality psychological and psychoeducational assessments designed for toddlers, children, teens, and young adults. We conduct evaluations for conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders, Giftedness, and ADHD, aiming to provide personalized support for growth and development.

It’s not uncommon for parents to believe they would know if their child has a vision problem, as these issues can be hard to spot, particularly if there is only a problem in one eye. Because 80 percent of learning is visual, annual comprehensive eye exams with your doctor of optometry are recommended and children’s eye exams are covered by Alberta Health. Use ‘Find an Optometrist’ on our website to find a doctor close to you.

We provide community and outdoor/nature-inspired, as well as conventional, speech-language pathology services for children with diverse needs. Our goal is to foster joy, confidence, and competence in communication, using a holistic and play-based lens. Now providing 'drop-off' language and social-skill-focused therapy groups for neurodiverse and neurotypical children, as well as traditional assessment and intervention services. Call or email for a free 15-minute consultation to determine if we are a fit for your child and your family!

Between Friends provides quality social, recreation, and self-development opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong.

Use your free Calgary Public Library card for access to programs, books, movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and online resources for the entire family. Students can access free online tutoring with Brainfuse, prepare for tests and final exams with Solaro, and receive personalized, librarian-endorsed book recommendations from Beanstack. Head to your nearest library location for free drop-in programs including School Support, where trained volunteers help with language arts and math assignments, and Math Quest, where students explore the library while completing numeracy challenges.

Founded in 1963, Connect Society exists to strengthen connections among Deaf, hard-of-hearing and DeafBlind people. We are a nonprofit community agency providing individuals and families with resources to help them fully participate within families, relationships and the community. We believe the ability to communicate fully is an essential and basic need. This is our purpose.

G.R.I.T. Calgary Society is a long-standing program of excellence meeting the diverse needs of preschool children with developmental disabilities in and around the Calgary area. This Alberta Education funded program provides specialized and individualized home, community and school-based education. A team of experienced professionals work in collaboration with parents to provide an effective and dynamic educational experience. With the core belief that communication is the foundation for lifelong learning, the multidisciplinary team supports all developmental areas of need and endeavors to ensure that children become full participants at home, school and in their community. 

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

Dr. Macdonald and his team at Macdonald Psychology Group offer relationship-oriented counseling and assessment services for children, adolescents, and young adults.

The Psyched About Kids philosophy is based on a heart-centred approach to parenting and uses strategies from the latest brain-science research.

We are passionate about supporting children and families in finding peace, calm, dignity, and understanding in their lives. 

Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health center that provides treatment and support for children, youth and families with mental health needs. We are a non-profit organization and have been working with families since 1914. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to us.

Learning French is fun with Alliance Francaise! Whether your kids are complete beginners or can already converse in French, they will enjoy the friendly atmosphere and the diverse activities. 

Calgary French & International School is a vibrant multilingual learning community where children aged 19 months to 18 years thrive through curiosity and exploration. Students graduate bilingual in French and English and fully fluent in Spanish. Student learning is enriched by International Baccalaureate, UNESCO and travel studies programs that develop compassion, respect, and understanding of other cultures. For 55 years, CFIS students have been inspired to discover the world around them with energy and enthusiasm.

FrancoSud provides a Francophone education to more than 3,800 students across 16 schools in Southern Alberta, 12 of which are public and four are Catholic. We believe it is essential that our schools not only focus on academic success but also on the personal and social development of each student. Through cultural pedagogy, we allow students to build their identity, to define and recognize themselves as Francophones. All our schools offer full-day kindergarten and free bus transportation.

Lycée international de Calgary is the city’s premier private French school (Preschool to Grade 12). We are the only school in Calgary to teach the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education curricula, offering students a unique bilingual education. No prior French experience needed to enroll in our preschool, kindergarten, and French Language Intensive Program (Grades 1 to 2).

Register in person at Village Square or Southland Leisure Centres. Preschoolers love to be active - they run, jump, sing, leap, and climb at every opportunity. Active learning develops active children who learn to make physical activity part of their lives. Our programs, designed for children two- to four-years-old, promote learning through play, crafts, stories, and educational themes using a variety of resources and amenities under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

We are a non-profit, community-based preschool with Christian values offering an affordable and well-rounded program for children from 33 months to five years old. We believe that a balance of child-directed and purposeful play helps children grow and develop.

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.  

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or getting ready for Kindergarten.

Help your child enjoy the fun of learning in our well-rounded preschool program. Your child will enjoy story time, art, drama, music activities, a recreational swim (or swim lesson), and lots of time exploring and getting active at the Y. Our play-based curriculum introduces children to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science. A fun way to build physical literacy, friendships, and get school-ready! Register for a full or half-year!

A Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award winner for "Best Preschool" and "Honourable Mention" for 14 years! We offer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Jolly Phonics, Learning Without Tears curriculum, weekly Music classes, Science experiments with Captain Science, Spanish classes, daily Gym equipment and games, creative movement, and Yoga. Our literacy-rich program includes an Author of the Month study, author readings, journaling, and a Home Reading program. We have a monthly Virtues Program, Environmental Awareness program, Outdoor Education, Cultural and Art presentations, and class field trips. Register for two-day preschool (for three-year-olds); two-, three-, or five-day Jr. Kindergarten (for four-year-olds); or Kindergarten.

Our preschool has been established for more than 30 years. We offer a learning through play program for three- to five-year-olds, offering two-, three-, and five-half-day programs. Caring, qualified teachers (two teachers per class) provide a happy, stimulating environment for children to learn and play. We offer a non-volunteer program, but parents are always welcome in our bright and cheerful classroom. We supply a healthy snack and water. The facility is equipped with a large gym, where we play games and use a variety of gym equipment for the last 15 minutes of every class. A subsidy program is available.

We offer Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten programs for children ages three and four. Since children explore, discover, and learn through play, we offer an enriched environment for this exploration. Our programs include music and movement, gym time, crafts, sand/water tables, numerous play-based centres, and much more! For more information, visit our website. Voted Best Preschool by parents in the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Awards.

A unique, innovative, and integrative approach to early childhood education for children ages two to five featuring literacy, math, STEM, arts education, nature play, and outdoor stewardship. Our program combines the best of the early childhood methods of Montessori, Reggio, and Gardner Multiple Intelligences Theory. Small class sizes, qualified and experienced staff, beautifully appointed classroom environment, and a comprehensive and enriched curriculum are hallmarks of our approach. Our integrative education program prepares children for life! Visit us today.

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.   

River Valley School is an inclusive independent school providing exceptional education and character development to children in preschool (age three) to Grade 6. Students are immersed in play, inquiry, and project-based learning that challenges them to question, explore, and create! Our adaptive model of educational delivery supports different learning styles to ensure that each individual student flourishes.

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or getting ready for Kindergarten.

Help your child enjoy the fun of learning in our well-rounded preschool program. Your child will enjoy story time, art, drama, music activities, a recreational swim (or swim lesson), and lots of time exploring and getting active at the Y. Our play-based curriculum introduces children to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science. A fun way to build physical literacy, friendships, and get school-ready! Register for a full or half-year!

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or getting ready for Kindergarten.

Help your child enjoy the fun of learning in our well-rounded preschool program. Your child will enjoy story time, art, drama, music activities, a recreational swim (or swim lesson), and lots of time exploring and getting active at the Y. Our play-based curriculum introduces children to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science. A fun way to build physical literacy, friendships, and get school-ready! Register for a full or half-year!

Mount Royal University Preschool is a quality, licensed, non-profit program where you will find a warm and friendly environment supported by well-qualified professionals who implement a fun, hands-on, play-based program for children ages 3 to 5. The program includes a variety of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, structured/unstructured activities. Nutritious snacks are also provided.

Register in person at Village Square or Southland Leisure Centres. Preschoolers love to be active - they run, jump, sing, leap, and climb at every opportunity. Active learning develops active children who learn to make physical activity part of their lives. Our programs, designed for children two- to four-years-old, promote learning through play, crafts, stories, and educational themes using a variety of resources and amenities under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

A Christian, loving, and nurturing environment where your child’s imagination is stimulated through exploration and discovery. Calgary’s first independent faith-based school, integrating faith and learning since 1963. At Calgary Christian School, we believe in developing the whole child and providing the tools for each to be successful as they discover their place in God’s world. Intellectually - Emotionally - Socially - Physically - Artistically: These five pillars of excellence embrace the cornerstone of our spiritual foundation.

A unique, innovative, and integrative approach to early childhood education for children ages two to five featuring literacy, math, STEM, arts education, nature play, and outdoor stewardship. Our program combines the best of the early childhood methods of Montessori, Reggio, and Gardner Multiple Intelligences Theory. Small class sizes, qualified and experienced staff, beautifully appointed classroom environment, and a comprehensive and enriched curriculum are hallmarks of our approach. Our integrative education program prepares children for life! Visit us today.

Everyone is welcome to attend our licensed early childhood programs! Our full-time daycare offers an emergent, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum. Our part-time preschool programs aim to get children two- to four-years-old ahead of the academic curve before they move into grade school.  

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.   

Educating preschoolers for 32 years, The Think Sun Preschool offers an enriched learning program including art, music, play, and intro-French. 

Our programs, designed for children two-and-a-half to four years old, promote learning through play, crafts, stories and educational themes using a variety of resources and amenities under the guidance of our experienced instructors. 

Register in person at Village Square or Southland Leisure Centres. Preschoolers love to be active - they run, jump, sing, leap, and climb at every opportunity. Active learning develops active children who learn to make physical activity part of their lives. Our programs, designed for children two- to four-years-old, promote learning through play, crafts, stories, and educational themes using a variety of resources and amenities under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Kids@ Churchill Park continues to be a leader in providing accountable, trust-based early learning and child care to Calgary families. Our childcare programs are designed for infants to school-aged children (Children may stay in our enriched pre-school program until they attend grade 1). With over 50 years experience and eight different programs in the city, we have options for everyone including part-time care, out-of-school care, and Family Day Home options. Kids@ Churchill Park has been Calgary’s best-kept secret for over 50 years! Join our family and experience the difference that loving and compassionate care makes.

A unique, innovative, and integrative approach to early childhood education for children ages two to five featuring literacy, math, STEM, arts education, nature play, and outdoor stewardship. Our program combines the best of the early childhood methods of Montessori, Reggio, and Gardner Multiple Intelligences Theory. Small class sizes, qualified and experienced staff, beautifully appointed classroom environment, and a comprehensive and enriched curriculum are hallmarks of our approach. Our integrative education program prepares children for life! Visit us today.

Programming includes pre-Kindergarten, half-day Kindergarten Enhancement, and out-of-school care. Please check the website and choose the school location for specific programs available. Pre-Kindergarten is a three- to five-year-old program combining play with learning. We nurture emergent literacy and each class includes music, large motor movement opportunity, circle time, and centre time in our well-equipped and child-centered classrooms. Kindergarten Enhancement is an early literacy half-day program which combines with the child’s half-day in Kindergarten to create a full day at school. Out-of-school care is for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) is a play-based, emergent curriculum preschool designed for children ages three to five with locations in the communities of Bowness, Renfrew and Penbrooke. Our teachers are excited to have your child in the class! We hope that each child will have fun while learning and growing, whether they are experiencing preschool for the first time, or getting ready for Kindergarten

Help your child enjoy the fun of learning in our well-rounded preschool program. Your child will enjoy story time, art, drama, music activities, a recreational swim (or swim lesson), and lots of time exploring and getting active at the Y. Our play-based curriculum introduces children to physical activity, literacy, mathematics, and science. A fun way to build physical literacy, friendships, and get school-ready! Register for a full or half-year!

Fueling Brains Academy is an award-winning daycare and preschool that accepts infants and children up to Kindergarten-age. We offer parents a safe, clean, caring environment with a strong educational program, based on the latest in brain development research. Our learning environments encourage the wonderment of play, physical movement, and social interaction. Our educational approach integrates right-brain, left-brain, and movement learning into a program designed to build strong, healthy, whole-brain children. There are seven locations in Calgary and one in Strathmore.

Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School (STS) is a diverse community where students pursue lives of purpose, flourishing emotionally, physically, and intellectually. Situated on a 220-acre campus near Calgary, STS offers academic excellence and a strong sense of community from Kindergarten to Grade 12 as Alberta’s only independent International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school. STS offers a rich learning environment where students can expect more, including small class sizes, integrated learning, over 90 co-curricular activities, a focus on health and wellness, city-wide bussing, and scholarships, all in unique, natural surroundings.