Headstart Preschool Program

About the program

For children 3 to 5 years of age
September to May of each year

Morning Sessions

Monday to Thursday
9:15AM - 11:15AM

Afternoon Sessions

Monday to Thursday
1:15PM - 3:15PM

Preschool Fees

  • Non-refundable registration fee – $100.

  • Mandatory fundraising fee for chocolates to sell or keep – $90.

  • Volunteer Levy – A cheque filled out to The Children’s Centre for $200. This will NOT be cashed if you meet the requirement of ONE volunteer shift in the school year.

  • Raffle Levy - A cheque filled out to The Children’s Centre for $200. Each family is required to sell 2 books of 10 tickets. Your cheque will be returned if tickets are sold, otherwise it will be cashed.

  • Bus Fees – $50 per month, due on the first of every month.

Registration for 2025/2026

Preschool registration for the current year opens March 1st of that year and will remains open until December. Registration for the next year will open the following March.

The Children’s Centre Headstart Preschool Program provides an opportunity for children ages 3 to 5 years to get a “Headstart” before entering the school system.

Bus transportation is available for those requiring this service.

The program focuses on two key areas:

  • The development of cognitive and social skills. An emphasis is placed on the development of early literacy and language skills.

  • The nurturing of a strong sense of self-esteem within each child.

Program description

  • Preschool teachers trained in Early Childhood Development

  • Child-centred learning through play

  • Snack Provided daily

  • Transportation is available for certain area’s of the city

  • Family participation is encouraged by our friendly & informal “drop-in” environment

  • Problem-solving approach to behaviour

  • Designed to encourage emerging literacy skills

  • Creativity encouraged through a wide variety of hands-on activities and art materials

  • Multicultural: We honour the ethnic and cultural identities of children and their families

Through play, children learn
what no one can teach them.
-Lawrence K. Frank

Please call 780-743-3309 for more information.