FAQ

Our Preschool is an inclusive environment which has approximately ten children per class who are receiving supports and services through PUF (Program Unit Funding) and four children in non-funded spots who have age-appropriate development.

Children who are receiving supports and services through PUF must have turned 2 years 8 months before September 1. We will accept non-funded children who have turned 2 years 8 months before September 1 as well, if they are showing age-appropriate skills in the areas of language development and social skills. All children in non-funded spots go through a screening with our Speech-Language Pathologist to ensure that they have age-appropriate development before beginning Preschool.

All Preschool children attend Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. Children receiving supports and services through PUF also attend on Fridays. The Preschool follows the St. Albert Public Schools school year calendar.

Please note children do not attend on Monday or the first Wednesday of the month due to staff meeting.

All locations provide morning and afternoon programs.

Morning: 8:45-11:30 a.m.
Afternoon: 12:15-3:00 p.m.

Children who are in non-funded spots pay a fee of $135 per month. There are no additional fees or fundraising within our Preschool. Children receiving supports through PUF do not pay a fee for Preschool. 

We do not provide transportation for children in our program. Families are responsible for arranging transportation for their child. Families who have children receiving PUF supports are eligible for a transportation grant that helps to offset the cost of parent's driving their child to an early intervention program.  If you have a child receiving supports and services through PUF and have questions/concerns about transportation please contact the Preschool office.

Yes we do allow for parent volunteers in our classrooms. All volunteers are required to have a Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check that is done each school year. Forms are provided by Preschool so that this process is free of charge. There is no obligation to volunteer and parents are asked to arrange for a time through their classroom teacher. We do not have parent volunteers in our classroom in the month of September as the children are settling in and developing relationships with the classroom staff and becoming acquainted with their new classroom.

No the children do not need to be potty trained. Parents are responsible to communicate with the classroom staff about where their child is at in the process and to provide pull ups. We always keep extra on hand just in case.

We will have a parent open house on Monday, February 6, 2023 from 1-3 pm, and 5-7 pm at our Leo Nickerson location.  We ask that parents use Door "A".
 
Information on school start up and staggered entry times will be mailed to families prior to the start of classes.