Calgary’s Pre-K Learning Program – A Nurturing Foundation for Kindergarten
In preparation for kindergarten, Cedarbrae Childcare Centre in Calgary provides a more structured learning program for our preschool-aged children but still highly encourages learning through a play environment. Every day, we incorporate all facets of your child's development. Social, cognitive, language, and motor skills are all a part of daily life. In the morning, the children participate in a more typical kindergarten atmosphere, where they learn their ABCs, colours, shapes, and numbers and practice writing their names.
In the afternoon, the children are given the opportunity to learn through play via various play stations in their room. Skill development is enriched with plenty of socialization through purposeful play-based learning. Various art techniques and colour concepts help bolster creativity, problem-solving, and self-expression. Cooperative pretend play and the creation of stories help build emotional expression. To enhance their learning further, we include enrichment programs that occur once a week. Contact us today to learn about our structured pre-K learning program in Calgary.
Things We Provide
Our Pre-K program includes the following practical amenities and daily provisions designed to support children's comfort, routines, and care throughout the day:
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Napping cots
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Sheets for cots
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Fresh meals prepared by our on-site cook daily
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Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack
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Child-sized furniture
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Daily reports
Activities We Do
Key activities include a variety of engaging, play-based learning experiences, such as:
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Dramatic play ( i.e. playing house, pretending to be emergency first responders, cowboys, pirates, etc.)
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Water play
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Sand play
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Arts and crafts
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Painting, gluing, cutting paper
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Outdoor activities
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Chalk, blowing bubbles, hula hooping
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Circle time
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Learning the alphabet
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Learning numbers (1-20)
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Learning colours
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Learning shapes
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Learning the 5 senses
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Learning the days of the week
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Learning months
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Learning seasons
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Singing songs
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Reading books
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Field trips during the summer (additional costs)
Ready to register your preschooler? Contact us today!
Preschool Daily Routine
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Welcome
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Breakfast
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Circle Time
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Small Group Activity (Craft, Special Activity)
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Free Play
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Outdoor Time
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Lunch
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Nap
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Afternoon Snack
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Free Play
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Small Group Activity
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Outdoor Time
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Home Time
What Do Children Learn in Our Pre-K Program?
Pre-K learning involves a range of developmental areas that prepare children for participation in a structured educational environment.
At Cedarbrae Childcare Centre, our pre-K learning program in Calgary includes age-appropriate experiences that support communication, thinking, movement, social interaction, and independence.
Our programs provide opportunities to develop:
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Language and communication: Listening, speaking, storytelling, and expressing ideas.
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Cognitive skills: Recognizing patterns, solving simple problems, and making connections.
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Social skills: Participating with peers, sharing, taking turns, and following group expectations.
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Motor skills: Developing coordination through movement, creative activities, and everyday tasks.
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Independence: Practicing age-appropriate responsibilities and making simple choices.
These areas are incorporated into daily routines and learning experiences to support children's development as they progress through the pre-K program.
A Balance of Structured Learning and Play
A combination of structured learning and play provides children with meaningful opportunities to build and practice new skills in different ways. Our pre-K learning in Calgary includes both guided instruction and play-based experiences that support active participation and engagement.
Children may move between:
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Guided learning activities: Educator-led experiences that introduce early literacy, numeracy, and thinking skills in a supportive setting.
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Individual and cooperative play: Time for children to explore independently or work with peers to build social and problem-solving skills.
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Creative and hands-on experiences: Activities such as art, building, and sensory play that encourage imagination and fine motor development.
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Group activities and discussions: Circle time and shared learning moments that help children practice listening, speaking, and participating in groups.
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Outdoor movement and play: Physical activities that support gross motor development, coordination, and healthy active living.
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Quiet and rest periods: Calm times that allow children to recharge, self-regulate, and transition between activities.
At Cedarbrae Childcare Centre, this holistic balanced approach supports skill development through varied experiences and familiar routines. Our programs also include school-age learning, providing continued support as children progress.
Our childcare programs meet your child's needs from infants to pre-teens.
Contact Us
Choosing the proper infant daycare in Calgary doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Cedarbrae Childcare Centre, we’re here to make the transition as smooth as possible for parents and their children. Ready to see our space for yourself? We’d love to welcome you for a tour!