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Phone: 403-500-2000
Website: http://cssd.ab.ca
The Calgary Catholic School District (CCSD) is the largest Catholic school district in Alberta, serving approximately 64,000 students in 120 schools located in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and Rocky View County. The CCSD educates and empowers students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 through our mission and vision of "Living and Learning in our Catholic Faith, so that students, centred in Christ, realize their full potential."
Address: 1600 3800 Memorial Drive NE (map)
Phone: 403-474-0772
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://makamicollege.com
MaKami College's Early Learning and Child Care programs are creating the skilled, compassionate educators Calgary families depend on. MaKami's one-year certificate program prepares educators for daycares, preschools, and Kindergarten centres, while the diploma program builds advanced skills in program design and daycare management. Both programs include real-world practicums in actual childcare settings. MaKami's flexible blended learning model offers evening classes and online options, perfect for working parents transitioning careers.
Address: 7379 17 Avenue SW (map)
Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://rundle.ab.ca
Address: 1318 Regal Crescent NE (map)
Phone: 587-889-3621
Email: http://[email protected]
Website: http://actoncentral.org
Acton Central offers a joyful, full-day preschool experience where children build independence, confidence, and a love of learning — for $400/month. Following the world-renowned Acton Academy model, we serve learners from preschool to Grade 2. Our preschool blends Montessori principles with a focus on independence, leadership, and early critical thinking.Tours and trial visits available. Limited spots starting July and September.
Phone: 403-532-3020
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://caaschool.com
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.
Address: 2839 49 Street SW (Elementary campus) (map)
Phone: 403-242-2896, Ext. 312
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://calgarychristianschool.com
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.
Address: 515 Cougar Ridge Drive SW (map)
Phone: 403-287-1868
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://calgarywaldorf.org
Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our rich Waldorf curriculum fosters intellectual flexibility, creative thinking, and 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 Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9.
Address: 3910 Quesnay Wood Drive SW (map)
Phone: 403-217-8448
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://clearwateracademy.com
Located in the heart of Currie Barracks, Clear Water Academy has proudly offered extraordinary Catholic education for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 since 1995. Consistently ranked among Alberta's top schools, we are the only school in Canada to feature the unique Integral Formation® model. Our Junior K and Kindergarten programs provide a dynamic, hands-on learning environment tailored for children aged four to five. To book an in-person tour, contact our Admissions Director at [email protected] or call 403-240-7908.
Address: 414 11A Street NE (map)
Phone: 403-290-0767
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://deltawestacademy.ca
Delta West Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational private school in Calgary, Alberta, serving students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 since 1993. With an average 10:1 student-teacher ratio, it offers enriched, university-preparatory academics in a supportive, student-centred environment. The school focuses on building confidence, independence, and personal growth while challenging average to gifted learners to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Address: 2201 Cliff Street SW (map)
Phone: 403-229-1011
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://montessorischoolofcalgary.com
Ages: 3 to 12
For over 40 years, Montessori School of Calgary (MSofC) has offered a holistic approach to education with proven academic success. Located in the heart of Calgary in the historic Cliff Bungalow School Building, we offer programs for children aged three to 12 years of age spanning preschool to Grade 6 accredited Montessori (AMI) and Alberta Education curricula. We are committed to supporting children’s academic, emotional, social and physical development. We consider the learning process and our Montessori journey a partnership between students, parents and educational professionals.
Phone: 403-861-1917
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://newbridgecollege.ca
At Newbridge College, learning combines strategic teacher-directed instruction with discovery-based learning. Direct instruction is used selectively to build strong foundational knowledge and teach complex processes efficiently, while inquiry-based, hands-on learning encourages curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Together, these approaches help students develop confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Phone: 403-744-5214
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.northpointschools.ca
At North Point Schools, we believe boys and girls learn differently and have unique needs. Our Nature Kindergarten brings learning outdoors through play and exploration. The School for Boys (K to 9) channels energy and curiosity into lifelong learning, while the School for Girls (K to 9) fosters confidence, belonging, and leadership. Across all programs, our DSEPS model ensures meaningful support for students with diverse learning needs.
Address: Various Locations (map)
Phone: 587-287-8979
Website: http://polyglots.ca
Boost your child’s language skills with our fun, interactive after-school classes! Our 10-week, after-school program offers a vibrant, weekly immersion experience in French and Spanish for children ages five to 11. Guided by a native-speaking teacher, children learn naturally through interactive stories, dynamic games, building challenges, and arts and crafts. It is the perfect way to build real-world confidence in a social setting. Online and In-Person classes are available!
Address: Various Locations (map)
Phone: 587-287-8979
Website: http://polyglots.ca
Boost your child’s language skills with our fun, interactive after-school classes! Our ten-week, after-school program offers a vibrant, weekly immersion experience in French and Spanish for children ages five to 11. Guided by a native-speaking teacher, children learn naturally through interactive stories, dynamic games, building challenges, and arts and crafts. It is the perfect way to build real-world confidence in a social setting. Online and in-person classes are available!
Address: 3127 Bowwood Drive NW (map)
Phone: 403-246-2275
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://rivervalleyschool.ca
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.
Address: 7379 17 Avenue SW (map)
Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://rundle.ab.ca
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.
Address: 298136 24 Street W (map)
Phone: 403-938-8326
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://strathconatweedsmuir.com
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.
Phone: 855-244-7866
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://tks.world
TKS is a ten-month innovation program for students ages 13 to 17, designed to make them future-ready. Through real-world projects, cutting-edge science and technology, and a global community, students build the mindset, skills, and confidence to solve big problems and lead the future. Sessions run in-person in Calgary or virtually, with tuition support and scholarships available. TKS is proudly supported by Calgary Economic Development and the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund. Explore the community at tks.world.
Address: 320 19 Street SE (map)
Phone: 403-265-7701
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://phoenixfoundation.ca
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.
Address: 1515 93 Street SW (map)
Phone: 403-277-4700
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://webberacademy.ca
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 JK to 12, a modern High School Science Centre, a Performing Arts Centre, 400 metre running track, a soccer field, and cross-country trails through the aspens. The Webber Academy Athletic Park in Springbank features an Indoor Fieldhouse, three baseball fields and a FIFA Artificial Turf Soccer pitch.
Address: 7410 Blackfoot Trail SE (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://westislandcollege.ab.ca
West Island College (WIC) is a private, university preparatory school in Calgary for students in Grades 7 to 12. Offering both English and French Immersion streams, WIC delivers innovative programming through its Institute and International Studies programs. The College provides an academically rigorous environment where students build character, explore their passions, and grow into confident leaders – ready to Own Their Future.
Address: 2111 52 St NW (map)
Phone: 403-612-8899
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://xschool.ca
We empower learners to ignite their curiosity, build lasting confidence, cultivate lifelong human skills, and develop true agency. We are revolutionizing education by creating rich, meaningful opportunities that inspire deep engagement and growth. We proudly partner with forward-thinking parents, leaders, and innovators to design holistic learning journeys that unlock each child's full potential.
Address: 2111 52 Street NW (map)
Phone: 403-612-8899
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://xschool.ca
We empower learners to ignite their curiosity, build lasting confidence, cultivate lifelong human skills, and develop true agency. We are revolutionizing education by creating rich, meaningful opportunities that inspire deep engagement and growth.
Address: 403-926-7182 (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://aceittutoring.ca
Ages: Grade 9 to 12
Calgary's Drop-In Math & Science Tutoring Centre for Grades 9 to 12. At Ace It Tutoring in Calgary, students get support throughout the week — not just before a big test. We're open every school night in a purpose-built, distraction-free environment where phones get put away and focus is the norm. No appointments needed, just show up and get to work.
Phone: 403-269-9133
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://betweenfriends.ab.ca
Between Friends provides quality social, recreation, and self-development opportunities for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong.
Phone: 403-777-3535
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://bbbscalgary.ca/programs/mentoring-in-school
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area’s Adult In-School Mentoring programs match six- to 12-year-old children and youth with mentors, fostering intentional, evidence-based mentoring relationships which help mentees become more resilient and successful.
Address: Multiple locations (map)
Address: 800 3 Street SE (map)
Phone: 403-260-2600
Website: http://calgarylibrary.ca
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.
Address: Suite 100, 1117 Macleod Trail SE (map)
Phone: 403-686-9300
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://canlearnsociety.ca
CanLearn Society helps children, youth, adults, and families living with literacy, learning, ADHD, and related mental health challenges to learn and thrive.
Website: http://chartedrootseducation.ca
Education consulting provides expert guidance to parents and students navigating the education system from preschool through Grade 12.
Website: http://connectsociety.org
Founded in 1963, Connect Society exists to strengthen connections among Deaf, hard-of-hearing and DeafBlind people.
Phone: 403-589-6526
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://enviros.org/respite-care
Social service agency serving Alberta's most vulnerable since 1976. We help children, youth and families move from vulnerability to stability and independence.
Address: Suite 423 1011 Glenmore Trail SW (map)
Phone: 587-353-5061
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://eyedeology.ca
At Eyedeology, your family’s vision is our priority. Since 2013, we've proudly cared for patients of all ages in Calgary, from children to parents and grandparents.
Address: 3404 25 Street NE (map)
Phone: 403-205-5178
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://familiesmatter.ca
Mission: To promote optimal child development by empowering families to be resilient and fostering positive family relationships. Offering programming for perinatal mood disorders (postpartum anxiety and depression), parenting classes, young parents program, youth programming, parent and child together classes, home visitation, and fathering programs.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://numbersinbloom.com
Girls That Math, by Numbers in Bloom, is a confidence-building math program for girls in Grades 5 to 7... and everything you wish existed when you were a kid. Unlike traditional math intervention programs, your daughter will leave class each week buzzing with excitement and actually looking forward to the practice assignment (yes, really!). Girls come to strengthen their foundational math skills but leave with confidence, a growth mindset, and the courage to take on new challenges.
Website: http://inclusionalberta.org
Inclusion Alberta (formerly Alberta Association for Community Living) is a family-based, non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
Phone: 403-630-1616
Website: http://ldadhdnetwork.ca
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!
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://perfectattendance.ca/registration/calgary
The Perfect Attendance Foundation (PAF) is a registered charity organization providing awards for Grade 2 to 6 students in recognition of exemplary attendance throughout the academic year. We believe there is value in supporting families and schools wanting to encourage children to develop the concept of investing in their own education and the rewards of leading a committed life.
Address: 204C 580 Acadia Drive SE (map)
Phone: 587-703-8713
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://sparkpsychology.ca
Spark Psychology offers therapy and assessment services to children, adolescents, and young adults. Parent support and consultation is also available. New service: Reading Intervention Program designed to support students with diverse learning profiles who experience persistent reading challenges.
Website: http://childrenslink.ca
Staffed by parents that have been there, The Children’s Link Society is Calgary’s first and only special needs connection.
Phone: 403-299-9699
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://woodshomes.ca
Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health centre 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.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ywcalgary.ca/earlytalks
Early language builds healthy minds. Early Talks, a free program for children under three years old, helps combat language isolation by increasing caregiver skills and capacity by promoting nurturing relationships; therefore, accelerating child language skill development. Infants and toddlers in Early Talks families vocalized about 50 more times each week during the program than their peers.
Website: http://autismalberta.ca
Autism Society Alberta (ASA) is a grassroots organization within the autism community connecting to its provincial members through regional partners and networking with agencies and associations throughout the province and nationwide.
Address: Suite 100 5970 Centre Street SE (map)
Phone: 403-217-5876
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://btlc.ca
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.
Phone: 587-830-3223
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://facealberta.ca
Families of Alberta for Conductive Education (FACE) is a registered Canadian charity providing specialized conductive education programming for children and young adults with Cerebral Palsy and other neuromotor conditions. Through holistic, group-based programs that integrate movement, cognitive learning, and social interaction, FACE helps participants build independence, functional skills, and confidence from early childhood into adulthood.
Address: 745 37 Street NW (map)
Phone: 403-270-9400
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://foothillsacademy.org
Foothills Academy provides a specialized full-time school program for students in Grades 3 to 12 with Learning Disabilities. Our supportive environment, small class sizes, and specialized instruction help students find understanding, build confidence, and maximize their potential. With expert teachers, evidence-based strategies, and a strong sense of community, we empower students to grow, succeed, and thrive in school and life.
Address: 2850 Sunridge Boulevard NE (map)
Address: 130 23 Sunpark Drive SE (map)
Phone: 403-234-7876
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://pacekids.ca
Pacekids Programs is a charitable organization that strives to empower children with special needs and their families through excellence in therapy and education. Pacekids provides preschool and Kindergarten programs for children ages two-years-and-eight-months to six years that can be accessed through Program Unit Funding (PUF) with Alberta Education. Pacekids also offers six programs for children aged six months to 12 years funded through Family Services for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).
Address: Six locations across Calgary (map)
Phone: 403-255-5577
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://providencechildren.com
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)).
Address: 7379 17 Avenue SW (map)
Phone: 403-291-3866
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://rundle.ab.ca
Our Academy and Studio programs specialize in teaching students with diagnosed learning disabilities with or without ADHD.
Address: 409 94 Avenue SE (map)
Phone: 403-253-2291
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://autism.ca
Focusing on the unique needs of each child & family, our programs offer individualized support at home, in the community, and within specialized classrooms. Currently accepting applications for ECS - individualized program in specialized classrooms for children two-years-and-eight-months to 6 years old at Sprouts Academy, as well as FSCD funded Specialized Services or Behavioural Developmental Aide. Hours of FSCD programming are based on the needs of the child, FSCD hours approval and clinical availability.
Address: 6444 12 Street SE (map)
Phone: 587-893-7429
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://stepbystepyyc.com
Step by Step Early Intervention Society provides play-based, therapeutic, and educational programs for children with developmental delays and disabilities. Children 19 months to six years can attend toddler classes, preschool, or Kindergarten for developmental support. Children must qualify for Program Unit Funding (PUF) to attend preschool or Kindergarten. We also provide a combined approach with Family Services for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) and offer family programs to support parents and caregivers on their journey. .
Address: 700 77 Street SW (map)
Phone: 403-240-1500
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://cfis.com
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.
Address: West Hillhurst Community Centre (map)
Phone: 587-703-3693
Website: http://jugando.ca
Jugando Spanish Centre for Kids offers fun, immersive Spanish classes for children ages three to 15. Through games, music, stories, movement, cooking, and hands-on activities, children learn Spanish naturally in a playful, supportive environment. Our small classes build confidence, communication, and a love for language while adapting to each child's level. Designed by an Early Childhood Education specialist, Jugando makes learning Spanish an exciting adventure where friendships grow and every child feels successful. Register today and join the fun!
Phone: 403-243-5420, Ext. 123
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://lycee.ca
Lycée international de Calgary is an independent French school, part of a network of 600 French schools in 140 countries. Offering full-day programs from preschool to Grade 12, with individualized attention and bilingual learning, it is Calgary's only school accredited by both the French Ministry of Education and Alberta Education. Join us in fostering a transformative bilingual education bringing out excellence in every student.
Address: 1318 Regal Crescent NE (map)
Phone: 587-889-3621
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://actoncentral.org
Acton Central offers a joyful, full-day preschool experience where children build independence, confidence, and a love of learning — for $400/month. Following the world-renowned Acton Academy model, we serve learners from preschool to Grade 2. Our preschool blends Montessori principles with a focus on independence, leadership, and early critical thinking.Tours and trial visits available. Limited spots starting July and September.
Address: 985 McPherson Road NE (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: 5220 4 Street NE (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: 1950 Country Village Link NE (map)
Phone: 403-532-1013
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://vivo.ca/the-centre/preschool
Ages: 3 to 5 years
At Vivo’s preschool, we’ll nurture your little one to become an active learner! We’ll help your child develop a growth mindset through a mix of fun activities that encourage curiosity and trying new things. Your kids will spend an hour being physically active every single class, helping them develop a strong foundation of physical confidence, risk assessment, and gross motor development. They will participate in art, music, physical activity, dramatic play, early literacy, sensory play and more!
Address: Genesis Centre: 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE (map)
Phone: 403-605-2988
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://prekindergartened.com
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.
Address: Saddletowne YMCA (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ymcacalgary.org
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!
Address: 600 Northmount Drive NW (map)
Phone: 403-282-4220
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://edelweissprepschool.ca
A Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award winner for "Best Preschool" and "Honorable 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.
Address: 1062 11300 Tuscany Boulevard NW (map)
Address: 212 8 Nolan Hills Boulevard NW (map)
Address: 33 Edgevalley Circle NW (map)
Phone: 403-547-1020
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://kaleidoscopekidspreschool.com
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, and 2020, 2022, 2023 Parents’ Choice Awards.
Address: 18 Hidden Creek Road NW (map)
Phone: 403-274-9801
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://kidz-choice.ca
Kidz Choice Preschool now offers a full-day program with all the elements you trust in a high-quality early learning experience.
Address: Sunnyside School: 211 7 Street NW (map)
Address: Captain John Palliser School: 1484 Northmount Drive NW (map)
Address: Marion Carson School: 5225 Varsity Drive NW (map)
Address: Hope Lutheran Church: 3527 Boulton Road NW (map)
Address: Ranchlands: 7713 Ranchview Drive NW (map)
Phone: 403-605-2988
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://prekindergartened.com
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.
Address: 3127 Bowwood Drive NW (map)
Phone: 403-246-2275
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://rivervalleyschool.ca
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.
Address: Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ymcacalgary.org
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.
Address: 1035 New Brighton Drive SE (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: 101- 250 Walden DrIve SE (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: 9 Locations across Calgary and surrounding areas (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://lullalandsensory.ca/calgary
Come experience Canada’s award-winning sensory play program! Our instructor-led classes are carefully tailored to your little one’s developmental stage. Relax, bond, and explore a new themed adventure together each week. With music, interactive activities, and specialized sensory props, every session sparks curiosity and engages growing young minds. From tiny infants to energetic toddlers, each program is designed to delight, inspire, and support your child’s development through a joyful, immersive experience you’ll both love!
Address: Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ymcacalgary.org
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.
Phone: 403-648-6555
Website: http://calgary.ca/preschool
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.
Address: 11422 Braeside DrIve SW (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: 505-555 2 Avenue SW (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: 430 8560 8A Avenue SW (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: 1607 90 Avenue SW (map)
Phone: 403-253-8600
Website: http://calgaryjcc.com
Everyone is welcome at the Paperny Family JCC where we offer programs for the entire family! Check out our pre-school and after-school programs, seasonal and summer camps, and our licensed childcare.
Address: 464 A Woodbine Boulevard SW (map)
Phone: 403-402-0901
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://pathwaymontessori.com
Looking for a licensed and affordable Montessori Program that satisfies your child’s educational and social developmental needs? Pathway Montessori's fully equipped Montessori environment is designed to stimulate the absorbent mind of children approximately three to six years old and staffed by trained and dedicated teachers. We are located in Woodbine, SW, with convenient hours from 8:30am to 4:30pm and options for earlier drop-off and later pickup. Ask about our funded ECE Kindergarten full-day program.
Address: Braeside School: 1747 107 Avenue SW (map)
Phone: 403-605-2988
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://prekindergartened.com
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.
Address: Southland Leisure Centre (2000 Southland Drive SW) (map)
Address: Village Square Leisure Centre (2623 56 Street NE) (map)
Address: Inglewood Bird Sanctuary (map)
Phone: 311
Website: http://calgary.ca/preschool
Register in person at Village Square or Southland Leisure Centre or online. 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.
Address: Seven locations in Calgary, one in Strathmore (map)
Phone: 403-258-0498
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: Sunnyside School: 211 7 Street NW (map)
Address: Captain John Palliser School: 1484 Northmount Drive NW (map)
Address: Marion Carson School: 5225 Varsity Drive NW (map)
Address: Hope Lutheran Church: 3527 Boulton Road NW (map)
Address: Ranchlands: 7713 Ranchview Drive NW (map)
Address: Genesis Centre: 7555 Falconridge Boulevard NE (map)
Phone: 403-605-2988
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://prekindergartened.com
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.
Address: Multiple locations (map)
Phone: 587-287-5746
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://renfreweducation.org
Ages: 2.8 to 5 years
Renfrew Educational Services is a Calgary-based charity and specialized school dedicated to supporting children with disabilities. Since 1974, it has provided innovative, individualized education and therapy through a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. Serving hundreds of students each year, Renfrew creates inclusive environments where children can build skills, confidence, and independence, while also supporting families and the broader community through a range of programs and services.
Address: Offered in all quadrants of the city at most YMCA locations (map)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://ymcacalgary.org
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!
Address: Strathmore (map)
Phone: 403-258-0498
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fuelingbrains.ca
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.
Address: 298136 24 Street W (map)
Phone: 403-938-8326
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://strathconatweedsmuir.com
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.
Website: http://banffnorquay.com
Get a head start on winter with our Early Season Camps. Join the fun at Christmas Camps – where holiday cheer begins! Family Day Camps are a favorite for making friends and memories, and when school’s out, Spring Break Camps bring sunny-day adventures your kids will love!
Phone: 368-887-4758
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://calgaryreptileparties.com
Offering single day PD Day and school break camps! Since 2008, Calgary Reptile Parties has been Calgary's home for animal education. Join us at Park96 for full day camps n PD days, Fall, Winter & Spring Break, and Teacher's Convention. Different themes and animals ensure a new experience every time. Camp features a take home craft, hands on reptile shows, posed digital photos and more.
Phone: 368-887-4758
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://calgaryreptileparties.com
Offering single day PD Day and school break camps! Since 2008, Calgary Reptile Parties has been Calgary's home for animal education. Join us at Park96 for full day camps n PD days, Fall, Winter & Spring Break, and Teacher's Convention. Different themes and animals ensure a new experience every time. Camp features a take home craft, hands on reptile shows, posed digital photos and more.
Address: 1900 Heritage Drive SW (map)
Phone: 403-268-8583
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://heritagepark.ca/series/pd-day-camps
Send your kids to Heritage Park’s PD Camps for a full day of fun and learning when school’s out. Each camp offers hands-on, history-filled adventures—exploring the Prairies, discovering past technologies, and learning about Indigenous ways of life. It’s an easy way to plan ahead and give your kids a memorable day at the Park. Camps run on select dates from September 2025 to May 2026.
Address: 2225 MacLeod Trail SE (map)
Phone: 403-233-8393
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://mnpcentre.com
PD Camps keeps kids ages five to 12 busy exploring different sports and games, plus some time in the pool during those days off from school.
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