A Heart for Children Foundation
Programs
ENHANCED PRESCHOOL
This program provide children with learning opportunities through play-based programming, small and large group educational activities. Services will be tailored to meet each child’s individual needs and social skills development.
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The preschool classrooms work with children 2.8 to 4 years who have a severe delay or disability
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Programming follows the guidelines for Early Childhood Services, the Guide to Education for Students with Special Needs and Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework.
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Children attend a 3 hour half day program 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday)
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All programs operate September through June.
JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN
This program provide children with learning opportunities through play-based programming, small and large group educational activities. Services will be tailored to meet the child’s individual needs and social skills development.
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The Junior Kindergarten programs work with children between the ages of 4 to 5 years who have a severe delay or disability, and mild moderate delay.
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Programming follows the guidelines for Early Childhood Services, the Guide to Education for Students with Special Needs and Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework.
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Children attend a 3 hour half day program 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday).
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All programs operate September through June.
KINDERGARTEN
In Kindergarten, the focus is on all areas of a child’s learning and development.
This intensive educational and therapeutic program provides stimulating and challenging activities, children build social relationships and gain independence and decision-making skills in a fun learning through play environment.
The Kindergarten programs work with children
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between the ages of 5 to 6 years who have a severe delay or disability and those that have a mild or moderate delay.
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Programming follows the Alberta Education guidelines for Early Childhood Services and the Guide to Education for Students with Special Needs. the Kindergarten Program
Statement Guide, Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework.
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Children attend a half day program 4 days per week (Monday through Thursday) and alternating Fridays for 3hours.
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All programs operate September through June