EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Francophone Daycare

The CNSO offers French-language daycare services at:

• École Nouvelle Frontière in Grande Prairie:
  • Les petits boucs daycare (ages 3 to 5) – To learn more about this program, click here or call 780-814-7945.
• École des Quatre-Vents in Peace River:
  • Les petits cœurs daycare (ages 3 to 5) – To learn more about this program, click here or call 780-624-3015.

Our daycare :

• 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except holidays)
• 12 months a year (July and August registration permitting)
• Daycare fees are $950 per month. However, the service is available to parents for $500 per month, thanks to the Canada-Alberta Agreement on Early Learning and Child Care.
• Specialized services for children with varied needs (September to June).
• Qualified staff (Alberta Child Care Certification).
• Access to outdoor activities, gymnasium and francophone cultural/community activities.
• Support for families in their cultural, identity and linguistic growth.

Who can attend Francophone preschool classes?

• • Children at least 3 years of age.
  • Children should be able to use the toilet unassisted.
  • Children who are eligible for Francophone Education.

Francophone Preschool

A preschool program is offered in all three of the schools. Each school offers a different program delivery modality.

Who can attend Francophone preschool classes?

• Children at least 3 years of age as of September 1st.
• Children should be able to use the toilet unassisted.
• Children who are eligible for Francophone Education.

Eligibility Criteria

Your child may enrol in the preschool program if…

• French is the first language of one of the parents or one of the grandparents;
• You or one of your children have received primary school instruction in French;

Exceptional Circumstances: Please contact the School Board at 780-624-8855 to inquire about your child’s eligibility.

Programs and cost:

The cost for one child enrolled in the Preschool for the year (9 monts) is:

Prématernelle Les petits soleils
École Nouvelle Frontière, Grande Prairie

• 5 half-days per week
• $1,400 per year (9 months) but the service is available to parents for $650 per year thanks to the Canada-Alberta Agreement on Early Learning and Child Care.

Prématernelle Les petits cœurs
École des Quatre-Vents, Peace River

• 5 half-days per week
• $1,400 per year (9 months) but the service is available to parents for $650 per year thanks to the Canada-Alberta Agreement on Early Learning and Child Care.

Prématernelle Les petits bourdons
École Héritage, Falher

• 4 half-days per week
•  $ 1,120 per year

Goals:

The francophone preschool educational program aims to provide learning through play which allows the child to:

• participate in a preschool education program in French;
• develop enhanced self-awareness and become more effective in satisfying his/her needs;
• increase interpersonal/social skills through play;
• develop his or her French language abilities ;
• develop self-esteem;
• be welcomed, with his or her family, in the francophone;
• be prepared for admission to the Francophone Kindergarten Program.

Other services available:

Francisation: a specifically tailored approach for children requiring support with the French language.

Early detection: Possibility of assessing the developmental level of your child and receiving specialised services..

Transportation: Upon request, your child may access school bus transportation for travel to preschool in the morning, if they are 3 years and 8 months old on September 1st. Arrangements must be made for pickup after preschool.

For more information :

Please contact the school board at 780-624-8855 or the schools.