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Kindergarten Program
(4.5 to 6 Years)
For more than two decades, we have helped children leap into school life. St. Francis offers a licensed kindergarten program in Edmonton, Viking, and Grande Prairie for children 4.5 to 6 years.
👬 1:3 Ratio
📍 3 Centres
🏠 Dedicated Preschool Rooms
A Safe, Confident Start
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Alberta’s Caregiver Ratio
Alberta requires one educator for every 10 children aged 4.5 to 6 years, and we meet that ratio in every kindergarten classroom.
On busier days, we often staff above the ratio so each child gets the focused attention this stage deserves.
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Structured Routines and Active Supervision
Kindergartners thrive on predictable routines. Ours include clear rules, smooth transitions, and active supervision indoors and outdoors.
Pickup is limited to authorized adults listed on each child’s enrollment form, and we verify identity at every centre before a child leaves.
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Dedicated Kindergarten Classrooms
Kindergartners learn in classrooms separate from younger children, with reading nooks, math centres, science tables, and writing stations.
Materials align with Alberta’s kindergarten learning outcomes, and surfaces are sanitized on a documented schedule.
What a Day Looks Like
A kindergarten day at St. Francis blends focused learning blocks with active play. Children build the rhythms of school within a warm, supportive environment.
Sample Day for a 5-Year-Old
| 7:00 AM | Drop-off and free play |
| 8:00 AM | Morning snack |
| 8:30 AM | Circle time, calendar, songs |
| 9:00 AM | Literacy block (phonics, reading, writing) |
| 10:00 AM | Outdoor play (weather permitting) |
| 11:00 AM | Numeracy block (counting, patterns, basic math) |
| 11:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Quiet time or independent reading |
| 1:30 PM | Science, social studies, or art project |
| 2:30 PM | Snack and free play |
| 3:30 PM | Group activity, games, or music |
| 4:30 PM | Outdoor or active play |
| 5:30 PM | Pickup window opens |
Literacy and Numeracy Foundations
Children read, write, and count every day. Phonics, sight words, sentence building, number sense, and patterns are built into hands-on activities.
The curriculum aligns with Alberta Education’s kindergarten learning outcomes, ensuring a smooth transition into Grade 1.
Science, Art, and Social Skills
Each week includes hands-on science exploration, art projects, music, and group activities that build cooperation and turn-taking.
We provide morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack at no extra cost, with menus that meet Canada’s Food Guide.
How We Support Development
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Daily Communication with Parents
You will hear from us each day about how your child engaged, what they tried, and what they learned.
Most centres use written daily reports, in-person handoffs at pickup, and photo updates on request.
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Portfolio and Progress Tracking
Educators document each child’s progress with notes, photos, and work samples kept in an individual portfolio.
We meet with parents formally each quarter to review milestones and discuss the upcoming transition to Grade 1.
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Open-Door Policy
Parents are welcome to drop in any time during operating hours. If you want to visit on a lunch break or call to check in, just ask.
There is no need for an appointment, and no question is too small.
Our Kindergarten Team
The right kindergarten teacher can shape how a child feels about school for years. Here is what we look for and require.
By the Numbers
50+
15+
100%
Qualifications and Training
Every kindergarten educator holds post-secondary credentials in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and is current in CPR and Standard First Aid.
Many have additional training in early literacy or inclusive education, and several have been with St. Francis for over fifteen years.
Ongoing Professional Development
Our staff complete a minimum of 50 hours of paid professional development each year, covering topics like literacy strategies, inclusion, and the Flight curriculum framework.
Training is built into the work week, not asked of staff outside their regular hours.
Find Kindergarten in Edmonton, Viking, & Grande Prairie
Our kindergarten program runs at four of our five centres. Each has its own director, dedicated kindergarten classroom, and full team.
Have a younger child? See our Preschool program for ages 3 to 4.5 years. After kindergarten, children move into our Out-of-School Care program. See our full Programs hub for everything we offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this differ from public-school kindergarten?
Should we choose your kindergarten or public-school kindergarten?
Both are valid choices. Many families enroll with us full-day; others combine public-school kindergarten with our Out-of-School Care, though we do not provide transportation between schools.
My child is a young 4-year-old. Can they start kindergarten with you?
How do you prepare children for Grade 1?
Visit Our Kindergarten Program
We are a Canadian family-owned daycare, which means the same family that started St. Francis 25 years ago still oversees how every kindergarten day unfolds. Ready to enroll? Download the registration paperwork from our Parents Zone.
Have a question first? Contact us at Info@stfrancisdaycare.ca or call your nearest centre. We will get back to you within one business day.
