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:
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All children are cherished gifts from God with unique strengths, interests, and needs.
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Parents are the primary and most important educators of their children and are a valued partner in the educational journey.
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Developmentally appropriate programming enables all children to develop spiritually, physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially.
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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.
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)
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3 days/week = $1500/year
(divided into 10 equal payments of $150/month)
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4 days/week = $2000/year
(divided into 10 equal payments of $200/month)
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* 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.