Kindergarten
Why Kindergarten with FSD?
Everyone Belongs
Your child learns and grows within the same school they will continue in for years to come. This continuity helps your child make and maintain friendships, build trusting relationships, understand routines, and feel genuinely at home in their learning environment.
Strong, Positive Relationships
Our schools prioritize meaningful connections. We get to know each child—their interests, strengths, and unique ways of learning—so they feel seen, supported, and valued.
A Strong Start in Literacy and Numeracy
Early literacy and numeracy skills are woven through everyday activities in playful, engaging ways. Children explore stories, sounds, patterns, numbers, and problem‑solving through hands‑on learning that builds confidence and curiosity.
Our approach ensures children develop the early skills they’ll use throughout their school years—while still learning through play.
Access to Specialized Supports
We know every child develops differently. Our system has in-school access to speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals who collaborate directly with schools, students, and their families. Support happens in familiar spaces, with trusted adults.
Individualized Planning When Needed
If your child benefits from an individualized learning plan, we work closely with families to develop supports that fit their needs. Together, we create a pathway that empowers every child to thrive.
Learning Through Play, Exploration, and Belonging
Our classrooms are warm, joyful, and designed to spark curiosity. Children learn through hands-on activities that build early literacy, numeracy, social skills, and confidence—all while having fun.
A strong start today builds the foundation for tomorrow
By choosing kindergarten in your community school, your child becomes part of a caring, connected environment where learning feels safe, meaningful, and exciting.
Registration 
Kindergarten registration is always open!
Register now using our online registration portal.
Learn about the registration process here or check out our Kindergarten Registration Guide.
Locations
All elementary schools offer a kindergarten program. Some schools or regions have a full time option available (✚), depending on enrollment. Additional alternative learning opportunities include French Immersion with full time option (★) ; and Explore: Nature Based Learning (❧).
Follows the typical Foothills School Division Calendar, September 1 to June 30.
- Blackie School, Blackie
- Big Rock School, Okotoks ✚
- Cayley School, Cayley
- C. Ian McLaren, Diamond Valley ✚
- Dr. Morris Gibson, Okotoks ✚
- École Joe Clark School, High River ★
- École Percy Pegler School, Okotoks ✚ ★ ❧
- Heritage Heights, DeWinton ✚
- Longview Elementary, Longview
- Meadow Ridge, Okotoks (Montessori 1-6)
- Millarville Community School, Millarville ✚
- Red Deer Lake, Foothills County ✚
- Spitzee School, High River ✚
- Turner Valley, Diamond Valley ✚
- Westmount, Okotoks ✚
Full time Kindergarten programs are subject to enrollment capacity. Families in all locations are welcome to apply for Full time Kindergarten at another school, regardless of their location; however, it is expected that students will return to their designated school upon entry into Grade 1. We do understand that some families may prefer to send their child to a location outside their designated school attendance boundary, these families would be required to review Administrative Procedure 305 and submit their School of Choice application prior to the start of Grade 1.
French Immersion Kindergarten ★
We offer full time French Immersion Kindergarten programs in Okotoks (École Percy Pegler School) and High River (École Joe Clark School).
Explore: Nature-Based Kindergarten ❧
For active and attentive children, who love the outdoors, and want to learn more about the world around them, the Explore Nature-Based program (K-6) at École Percy Pegler School is a great opportunity.
Find Your Designated School
Please use the Find a School tool to find your local school.
School Fees
The province provides funding for part time Kindergarten. Fees for full time and alternative programs cover the salaries and materials associated with the unfunded portion.
- Full time Kindergarten is $250/month from September to June (10 payments)
- Kindergarten fees vary by school but are approximately $30 per year.
Transportation
School bus service is available to students attending within their designated school boundary. Families residing outside of their designated area will be responsible for organizing their own transportation. To verify your school attendance boundary, click here.
Questions?
Contact your local school or
Contact Dinah VanDonzel, Director of Student Learning (JK-6)
