"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning.
But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." - Mr. Rogers
Kindergarten
At Ecole St. Mary School English and French Immersion Kindergarten is available in the mornings. Kindergarten is available for children who will be five years of age by December 31st of the current year. If enrollment warrants, additional classes may be added.
KinderCare
KinderCare is offered through Lethbridge Boys and Girls Club and is available for children attending either our French or English Kindergarten Program.
Please note the following:
Program Times
Kindergarten: Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Every first Friday of the month there is no Kindergarten.
KinderCare: Monday - Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Covers the first Friday of the month and PD Days.
CORE BELIEFS
Activities which are geared to appropriate stages of children's development enable them to grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, creatively, physically, and cognitively.
Positive early learning experiences enhance the development of skills that will prepare children for later learning.
A nurturing environment assists children in their development of positive relationships and problem solving skills through daily interactions with peers and adults.
Parents are the first and most important teachers in a child's life and, as such, are valued partners in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten experience.
Coordinated community services meet the needs of young children and their families.
