Our Programs

Daycare - Pre-K - Kindergarten

How do I know if my child qualifies for Pre-K?

Please contact the program for specific qualification criteria. One of the qualifying documents is the developmental checklist “Ages and Stages” questionnaire available from Agape Learning Centre, Lethbridge Health Centre, and Family Centre. Another qualifying document can be an up to date assessment/diagnosis from a Therapist or Doctor. There is a parent paid option of $300/month for children without a mild or moderate need.

Ages for Pre-K? Kindergarten?

To start Kindergarten a child needs to be 5 years old by December 31 of that school year.

To start Pre-K a child needs to be 4 years old by December 31 of that school year.

Should there be a severe need the criteria is a child needs to be 3 years old by December 31 of that school year.

Hours of Operation?

Daycare

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 5:30 pm 12 months of the year

Pre-K and Kindergarten:

September – June

Mon. / Wed. Class 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Tue./ Thur. Class 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

What denomination is the Church?

Non-denominational

What does Christian environment imply?

We implement Sunday school values into the daily routines and play centres such as bible stories in the book centre, Sunday school type songs, and prayer before snacks/lunch. The 4-6 year old groups in Daycare, ECS and Kindergarten are invited to attend a bible break once a week during the school term put on by MyVictory Kids ministry team.

Do you have to be members of the church to attend Agape Learning Centre?

No you do not need to attend or be a member of MyVictory Church

What education does the staff have?

Daycare: Childcare certification (Child Development Supervisor, Child Development Worker, Child Development Assistant)

ECS and Kindergarten: Alberta Certified Teachers, Early Childhood Education

Daycare

Fees

Classrooms

We believe in Daycare being a Learning Through Play environment

Ages 12 months to 6 years of age

Open Year Round

Monday to Friday

6:30am – 5:30pm

General Information

Not for profit agency

Agape Learning Centre license holder is Parallel Church

Offer childcare services full time, part-time, before and after Agape ECS and Kindergarten

Accredited Government subsidy approved program

Access to supported childcare program as well as Family Supports for children with Disabilities.

Facility

4 Rooms:

Discovery Room: Toddler age

Explorer Room: Younger preschool age

Inventor Room: ECS and Kindergarten age

– once a week bible time field trip to the Sunday school room for stories and songs

Adventure Room: Kindergarten age

Access to Large Gym

bikes and wagons
gross motor equipment
balls and hoops
gym mats and ramp

Access to a large fenced outdoor play yard

boat shaped climbing structure
deck area
large outdoor sandbox
bike path
summer splash pad
garden boxes for growing vegetables

Program Includes

Sunday school type songs and stories incorporated into daily programming
Singing prayers before lunch

Pre-K

The Agape Pre-K program is funded by the Department of Alberta Education. A diagnosis with mild/moderate in one area of development is needed. This can be completed through an assessment from a Physician, Speech Pathologist, or other therapists. Additional funding is available for children with severe needs. There is also an option for a parent paid enrolment for a child without a diagnosis.

The first class is on Mondays and Wednesdays and the second class is Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Both classes run from 8:30-3:30 p.m. Parents will provide a lunch and 2 snacks and a water bottle for their child each day.

Philosophy

Pre-K believes that an Early Education Program for children should meet and enhance each child’s social, cognitive, emotional, physical and spiritual needs. Play is an important role in the learning process of the child so it is a major component of the program. Our focus in all activities will be the process rather than the product. We are more concerned with the exploration and experience of the task rather than the outcome. We cover all areas of development throughout the program.

Learning centers provide focus on play, some of which include house, sand, water, science, listening, books, puzzles, woodworking, etc. The centres are based around the observation of the children’s interests and abilities. Devotions, reading Christian books, praying and singing are a part of each preschool day.

Agape Learning Centre believes that an early educational program nurtures and enhances each child’s social, physical, intellectual, creative, emotional and spiritual needs. Each child, regardless of ability, have opportunities to learn, create and explore in a loving and safe

environment.

Registration

To attend, a child may be 3 (severe need) or 4 (mild/moderate) years of age by December 31st of that year and have at least one area of need.

To register for ECS each parent must complete and return to the Agape Learning Centre a completed registration form along with a mild/moderate diagnosis in one or more areas. Another requirement is Canadian Citizenship or permanent residence or a Work Visa.

There is a $50 registration fee.

Visit Transportation for more information on grants and provisions.

Kindergarten

Our Alberta Certified Teacher oversees the programs and implements individual program plans.

We use the Alberta Curriculum and the Early Learning Framework. Like a child’s development, their learning is never stagnant. As a child develops, masters new skills and demonstrate an array of interests, the curriculum focuses on these areas which are relevant and meaningful in a child’s life.

The approach is determined by Teachers following the child’s lead and flexing the curriculum to explore varied and diverse directions. The Teachers note developmental milestones and records observations, that results in planning to extend, practice and master skills and activities to enhance overall development.

Hours are 8:30- 3:30 p.m.

Philosophy

The program’s philosophy is inclusive, bias-free and based on the concept of Learning through Play and modeling. The goal of our program is to provide the necessary education, developmental activities and opportunities for each child to reach their full potential in life, physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. Our focus in all activities will be the process rather than the product. We are more concerned with the exploration and experience of the task rather than the outcome. Learning centers provide a focus for play, some of which include house keeping/dramatic play, sand, water, science, listening center, music, stories, books, puzzles, woodworking, etc. Purposeful play is an important way that children learn. Educators and Psychologists refer to play as the serious work of childhood.

Registration

The Kindergarten program is funded by the Department of Alberta Education. To attend, a child must be 5 yrs of age by December 31st of that year. A completed registration form, have their birth certificate and if not a Canadian citizen, you need permanent resident card or parent work visa.

Parents send a lunch and two snacks for their child daily.

What Our Families are Saying

This daycare is wonderful. Our toddler is learning so much. The teachers are very caring and extremely patient. I love that there is a designed curriculum for even the youngest children.

We’ve been with Agape for 6 years now and I feel like they are our extended family. These are people that truly care.