Holy Spirit's Early Learning Program (Ages 3-4) page

Early Learning Program (Ages 3-4)

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As Fred Rogers said, "Play is really the work of childhood," and so it is the cornerstone of all of of Holy Spirit Catholic School Division's Early Learning Programs.  

Open to children 3 and 4 years of age, our programs offer a language rich, safe and caring environment where children are provided with opportunity to learn through play and exploration. We believe that:

  • All children are cherished gifts from God with unique strengths, interests, and needs.

  • Parents are the primary and most important educators of their children and are a valued partner in the educational journey.

  • Developmentally appropriate programming enables all children to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

  • Critical development of a child’s brain occurs during the early years of a child’s life. Positive experiences support this development and will set the foundation for future success in school.

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Our programs are supported by an Early Learning Team consisting of Speech Language Pathologists, Certificated Lead Teachers, and Early Learning Family Facilitators. We collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Behavior Specialists, Psychologists, First Nation Metis and Inuit workers and Family School Liaison Counselors to address the unique learning needs of each child.

All inquiries about the Holy Spirit Catholic School Division's Early Learning Program can be directed to:  

Sheri Thomas, Early Learning Coordinator
Holy Spirit Early Learning Centre
1014 12B Street North
(403) 381-8495

Program Information

  • Children 3 or 4 years old can attend our programs.
  • A child with a severe delay in any area of development can attend prior to 3 years of age if they are 2 years, 8 months by September 1st of the current school year.
  • Our 3 year olds typically attend two mornings or two afternoons per week.
  • Our 4 year olds can attend up to 4 mornings or 4 afternoons per week.

 

Fees (subject to change)

2 days/week = $1000/year
(divided into 10 equal payments of $100/month)

 3 days/week = $1500/year
(divided into 10 equal payments of $150/month)

4 days/week = $2000/year
(divided into 10 equal payments of $200/month)

* Rural school fees may differ, please contact the school directly to confirm.
*Children with identified needs may be eligible for funding through Alberta Education, which may cover the cost of programming.

 

Program Locations and Times
*
Please note that all Early Learning Programs run from Monday to Thursday.  

Lethbridge Schools

CHILDREN OF ST. MARTHA SCHOOL
Morning Program: 8:50am-11:50am
206 McMaster Blvd. West,
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 4R3
Tel: 403-381-8110 

ÉCOLE ST. MARY SCHOOL
Morning Multi-Lingual Program: 8:15am-11:15am
422 - 20 Street South, 
Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 2V5
Tel: 403-327-3098

FATHER LEONARD VAN TIGHEM SCHOOL
Morning Program: 8:50am-11:50am
Afternoon Program: 12:40pm-3:40pm
25 Stoney Crescent West,
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 6V5
Tel: 403-381-0953

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION SCHOOL
Morning Program: 8:45am-11:45am
2219 - 14th Avenue South, 
Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 0V6
Tel: 403-327-5028

ST. PAUL SCHOOL
Morning Program: 8:30am-11:30am
1212 - 12th Avenue North,
Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 6W1
Tel: 403-328-0611

ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA SCHOOL
Morning Program: 8:35am-11:35am
Afternoon Program: 12:40pm-3:40pm
235 Mildred Dobbs Boulevard North
Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 5R4
Tel: 587-787-1490

Rural Schools

ST. CATHERINE SCHOOL, PICTURE BUTTE
Morning Program: 8:45am-11:45am
300 - 7th Street North, Box 489,
Picture Butte, Alberta T0K 1V0
Tel: 403-732-4359

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, COALDALE
Morning Program: 8:30am-11:30am
Afternoon Program: 12:20pm-3:20pm

1413 - 23rd Avenue
Coaldale, Alberta T1M 1L6
Tel: 403-345-3373

ST. MICHAEL'S SCHOOL, PINCHER CREEK
Morning Program: 8:30am-11:30am
Afternoon Program: 12:30pm-3:30pm
864 Christie Avenue, Box 1750
Pincher Creek, Alberta T0K 1W0
Tel: 403-627-3488

ST. PATRICK SCHOOL, TABER
Morning Program: 8:25am-11:25am
Afternoon Program: 12:25pm-3:25pm
5302 - 48th Street
Taber, Alberta T1G 1H3
Tel: 403-223-3352

 

 

*PLEASE NOTE: Program times may vary.
Consult with your child's school for the most
accurate information.

 

Updated June 12, 2023 for the 2023/2024 school year

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