Prospective students
Learn more about joining our classroom
Eligibility requirements
Age
Children must be 3 years old by December 31st for the 3-year-old class and 4 years old by December 31st to register for the 4-year-old class. We do make exceptions dependent on class openings.
Toileting
Children must be on their way to being fully toilet trained to attend class. Our teachers cannot be responsible for changing pull-ups, or soiled clothing however we realize that accidents do sometimes happen and are equipped to help when needed.
Volunteering
Families or caregivers are required to volunteer by our licensing in order to meet the necessary student to adult ratio. It is also a wonderful opportunity to experience the classroom and get to know your childs friends. Volunteers will assist the teachers during formal class hours only (not before and after care). Siblings are not allowed to accompany their parents when they volunteer. The preschool has to follow these regulations as they are outlined by licensing.
Clothing
It is important to remember that the children may get messy / dirty during play-times, so suitable attire is strongly recommended. Proper footwear is also required due to fire regulations and for the safety of the children.
Fees
Lakeview Community Preschool is licensed and subsidized by the Government of Alberta's Ministry of Children's Services. We offer half-day programs for three- and four-year-olds (based on their age at the end of the calendar year). The amounts below reflect the discount afforded to families as a result of the recent affordability grants for licensed preschools in Alberta. Families have their fees invoices and processed automatically each month through our parent/student portal:
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Three (3) year old class:
$85 per month
(over 9 month period)
$165 per month (with extended care)
Four (4) year old class:
$150 per month*
(over 9 month period)
*4 Year Old classes run until June, fees will be collected over 9 month period rather than 10 month period.
Automatic credit card charge will be processed the 1st each month (Oct-May)
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Payment of Fees:
Once families have received confirmation they have successfully registered for the preschool program, they will be required to pay the deposit amount listed below. A link to the deposit processing page will be sent to families after confirmation is received.
Deposit: 3 Year Old Preschool Fees
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Administration Fee - $200
LCA Membership - $30
September’s Monthly Preschool Fee - $85
*Our fees are determined by the AB Government Grant Office and may be subject to change
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Deposit: 4 Year Old Preschool Fees
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Administration Fee - $200
LCA Membership - $30
September’s Monthly Preschool Fee - $150
*Our fees are determined by the AB Government Grant Office and may be subject to change
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Withdrawal/Cancelation Policy: After classes commence, at least one month’s written notice is required for any student withdrawals. This notice must be received prior to the start of the month. Cancellations without this notice will forfeit one month of fees, which will be processed through credit card provided at time of registration. For example, if a student’s last day will be November 15, notice must be received on or before October 1. If notice is provided after this time, December fees will be forfeited.
Cleaning Fee: Preschool families are required to complete one 30 minute shift for classroom cleaning. 4 Year old families are scheduled for January 2024 and 3 year old families are scheduled for June 2024. Failure to complete ones cleaning requirement will result in $100 charge applied to credit card preschool received at time of registration.
Registration
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If you are interested in learning more about our program. We are hosting our Open House on Tuesday, January 23rd from 6-8pm. Alternatively, we can arrange a private tour on a separate date.
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Important dates for 2024/2025:
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Current Family Registration - January 22nd
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Open House - January 23rd from 6-8pm
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Public Registration - February 3rd (online at 8am)
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Please have all of your child's information available to make registration easier. Registration is a first-come-first-serve basis with priority given to those who live within the Jennie Elliot School catchment, but we welcome students from all neighbourhoods. Once you have submitted your registration, we will be in touch on availability and next steps.
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To learn more about our program and to meet our teachers, we would be happy to arrange a classroom tour.
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For more information or if you have questions, please reach out to us.
​3-year-olds Hours
Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Morning: 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM (2.25hrs)
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Afternoon: 12:30 PM - 2:45 PM (2.25hrs)
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4-year-olds Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
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*The 2024/2025 school year will run with the AM class only. We plan to resume the PM class for the 2025/2026 school year.​
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Morning: 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3 hrs)
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For questions about programming, please reach out to us and we will be happy to help.
Summer Camp
We are excited to be running 6 weeks of preschool summer camps this year! Below is information about the summer camps. Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first to register basis so please put the registration date and time in your calendar if interested.
Camp Instructor - Miss Willa:
Key Summer Camp Details:
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Session Details:
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Available for 3-5 year olds
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5 days of camp for each week of camp this summer (Monday through Friday)
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6 spots per session are available per time slot and are determined on a first registered basis.
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Times:
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Morning session: 9am to noon
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6 weeks of camps available this year including:
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July 8-12
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July 15-19
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July 22 - 26
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July 28 - August 2
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August 12-16
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August 19-23
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Cost:
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$125 per week (This is $12.50 per day + $62/week supply administration fee)
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You will be notified once your spot is confirmed. Payment will be made at the time of booking with your credit card on file or a link to complete the payment will be emailed to you.
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Any registrations without payment after 1 week will be cancelled and the spot will go to the next family on the waitlist if applicable
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Register at the link below: