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Now Enrolling for 2026–2027

Learning Layered Into Play

Bearspaw Preschool & Junior Kindergarten offers a warm, play-based early learning experience where every story, song, craft, question, and game is thoughtfully designed to help children grow.

Young child building with natural wooden blocks in a bright, sun-filled preschool classroom
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Trusted by Families
Since 1978
Ages 3 & 4
Play-Based Learning
Certified Teachers
Gym + Playground
Field Trips + Guests
Community Program
Why Us

Why Families Choose Bearspaw Preschool

A trusted community preschool that nurtures every child's growth.

Learning Through Play

Children learn best when they are curious, engaged, and having fun. Our classrooms encourage exploration, creativity, imagination, and discovery.

Warm, Experienced Teachers

Our certified teaching team creates a caring, inclusive environment where each child can grow at their own pace.

A Gentle First School Experience

We help children build confidence, independence, listening skills, classroom routines, and friendships.

Space to Move

Children enjoy classroom activities, daily gym time in a full-size gymnasium, and access to outdoor play spaces.

Community Connection

As a community-based preschool, we value family involvement, volunteer support, and strong home-school connections.

Purposeful Play, Thoughtful Learning

At Bearspaw Preschool, play is never β€œjust play.” Our teachers thoughtfully layer learning into everyday classroom experiences, helping children build confidence, independence, friendships, early literacy, early numeracy, problem-solving skills, and a love of school.

Learning Through Play

Children explore, imagine, build, create, and ask questions while developing important early learning skills.

Confidence & Independence

Gentle routines help children practise listening, sharing, taking turns, tidying up, and trying new things.

Kindergarten Readiness

Our Junior Kindergarten program supports early literacy, early numeracy, fine motor skills, problem-solving, and classroom confidence.

Social-Emotional Growth

Children learn how to make friends, manage big feelings, solve small conflicts, and feel secure in a classroom setting.

Where Play Becomes Learning. β€” Intentional Learning Through Play.

Programs

Programs at a Glance

Two thoughtfully designed programs for your little learner.

Age: 3 years

3-Year-Old Program

Question, discovery, play, and confidence.

Days:Tuesday & Thursday
AM Session:9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
PM Session:12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Monthly Fee:$130/month with grant
Age: 4 years

4-Year-Old Junior Kindergarten

Kindergarten readiness through play-based learning.

Days:Mon, Wed & Friday
AM Session:8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
PM Session:12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Monthly Fee:$232.50/month with grant

Fees, class times, and availability may be subject to change. Please contact the preschool directly to confirm current availability.

Daily Rhythm

A Day at Preschool

Every day is filled with play, learning, and discovery.

Arrival & Welcome
Circle Time
Free Play
Craft & Creative
Snack Time
Songs & Stories
Puzzles & Games
Gym Time
Outdoor Play
Beyond the Classroom

Enhanced Program Experiences

Field trips, special guests, seasonal activities, music, movement, science, art, and hands-on learning help create a rich first school experience.

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Butterfield Acres
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Fire Hall Tours
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Big Hill Springs Hike
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Bowling
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Cobb's Corn Maze
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Science Centre
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Yoga
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Music & Play
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Mad Science
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Bricks for Kids
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Crock-A-Doodle
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Sportball
Children exploring nature outdoors in a park setting with trees and sunshine
Visit Us

Classroom Tours

Come see our classrooms and meet the heart of our program.

November 4, 2025
December 9, 2025
January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026

All tours are from 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM. No need to pre-register β€” just come and see how great our program is.

"Love Bearspaw Preschool! Our son started late in October but was welcomed and made to feel at home. The teachers are wonderful, couldn't ask for a better place for the start of his education."
β€” The Currie Family

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