Head Start and Early Learning Services

Service offers:

• free, early intervention preschool program for families with low income; fosters children to learn and strengthen their social and emotional capacity, which significantly increases success in school and life
• Parent Groups, Parenting Education, English Conversation Circle, and Literacy Groups

Includes:

• emphasis on family and community support for best learning outcomes
• building trusting relationships with children and families for healthy growth and development
• support and help to achieve success and increase self¿esteem and confidence through use of Sustainable Livelihood Model and a strengths-based approach
• opportunity for a family's support networks to expand as they connect with their community and peers to help achieve success
• support for families to build their parenting capacity and support them in their role as the key resource in their child's life
• a focus on inclusiveness in all classrooms and programs and learning through play
• curriculum that follows the Alberta FLIGHT Framework; programs planned based on children's interest and abilities

Service targeted to:

• parents and / or caregivers
• with low income
• with children 2.8 to 5 years

To access service:

• parents and / or caregivers must apply for their children
• visit website for more information

• Children / Families - Parent Education
• Newcomers to Canada - English Language Learning

Programs run 5 half days per week, Monday to Friday. Program hours vary. Closed statutory holidays.