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Frequently Asked Questions – Early Discoveries Nursery School
Welcome to the FAQ page for Early Discoveries Kindergarten and Preschool in Calgary, AB! Here you’ll find helpful answers about our nurturing preschool and kindergarten programs designed to build the foundation for your child’s future. Whether you’re curious about our curriculum, schedules, or enrollment process, we’ve got you covered. Call us today to learn more!
Program & Curriculum
Early Discoveries is a play-based preschool. We support children’s overall development by allowing them to learn naturally through hands-on, meaningful experiences. The children will build strong social skills, cooperation and problem solving, also developing emotional regulation, independence and confidence.
Free play, circle time, song/dance, arts & crafts, centres, sensory, dramatic play, daily physical activity, indoor/outdoor, weather permitting. We have theme-related in-class and out-of-class field trips as well as special presentations and visitors.
The teacher will listen to a child’s concerns and will explain to the children how the conflict can be resolved. Children are encouraged to apologize if they have caused any harm to another child. The children are then separated and redirected. If the situation is more difficult and requires first aid, the teachers will attend to the child, administer first aid and write up an incident/accident report. Childcare Connect will be notified as well as the parents.
Logistics & Policies:
Please see our rates under the ‘RATES & Info’ heading. Government subsidy is available for part-time (50-99 hours) and full-time (100+ hours). For Kindergarten fees, please click on ‘Kindergarten Program’ under the ‘Program’ heading.
Early Discoveries Preschool operates multiple locations across Calgary’s Northwest, including Kincora (kindergarten & half‑day preschool), Beddington (full or half-day), Thorncliffe (full or half-day), and Hawkwood (full or half-day). We offer flexible morning, afternoon, and full‑day program options so families can choose schedules that work best for them.
Your child must stay home 24 hours after experiencing a fever, vomiting or diarrhea. You will receive a phone call to pick your child up immediately if any of these symptoms are present while at school.
Your child will need to bring a pair of indoor running shoes for daily physical activity. You will provide a healthy, NUT-FREE snack and a water bottle. If your child stays all day, they will need two snacks (morning and afternoon) as well as a healthy lunch.
All of our centres are licensed. All of our teachers have current and up-to-date police checks and vulnerable sector checks. Our teachers all participate in a yearly First Aid course.
No. Each family is responsible for providing healthy, nut-free snacks and lunches each day with a water bottle. This allows each child to eat with confidence and enjoy meal time with their peers.
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Preschool:
Our educators all have a minimum of an ECE Level 1-3. Our Kindergarten teachers obtain a Bachelor's degree in Education. Each staff member has a current criminal record check and vulnerable sector check, as well as current First Aid.
Half-day preschool:
• Arrival / Free play
• Circle time
• Weather
• Calendar
• Song & dance
• Special helper
• Letter recognition
• Centre time
• Arts & crafts
• Sensory play
• Dramatic play
• Daily physical activity (indoor or outdoor, weather permitting)
• Washroom break
• Snack time
• Second circle time
• Story time
• Questions & answers
• Daily recap
• Songs
Full-day preschool:
• Creative learning & play (children explore, build skills, and engage in open-ended activity)
• Second physical activity (indoor/outdoor) or body break
• Lunchtime
• Washroom break
• Quiet time
• Physical activity
• Free play & free craft
• Home time
Toys are sanitized daily after use. Rooms, including chairs, tables, carpets & all surfaces are sprayed at the end of each week. Deep cleans of the entire classroom are done at the end of each year.
Children are supervised continuously with regular head counts and attendance tracking; only authorized adults listed on registration can pick up a child; and staff actively remove hazards and monitor the environment for safety
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