Banff Rundle Playschool

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A teachers passion

A note from Miss Kelsie

Banff Rundle Playschool's mission is to provide the opportunity for three and four-year old children to interact and learn through play in a trusting, safe and fun environment. We provide the children with a soft-structured program to guide them through their learning activities and experiences. We feel that each child needs attention, acceptance, and love. Each child should be provided with the opportunity to: - be physically healthy and active - develop language skills and thinking processes develop relationships with others - communicate in unique and individual ways - develop a responsible attitude toward other child.

Miss Kelsie’s Qualifications:

Bachelor of Child Studies - Mount Royal University

Children's Mental Health certificate - Mount Royal University

Alberta Child Care Certificate - Level 3

Flight: Exploring Early Childhood Curriculum: Play, Possibilities and Participation - MacEwan University

Tilly Sheridan

Miss Tilly is our Educational Assistant and works closely with Miss Kelsie to encourage students to learn through play, motivate students to become more independent and help students develop their fine motor skills as well as speech and language skills.

Miss Tilly’s Qualifications:

Alberta Child Care Certificate Level 2 (Early Childhood Educator)

Current enrollment in Early Childhood Education and Development Diploma program

First Aid & CPR/AED level C

Being Trauma Aware Certification - Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Center

Brain Story Certification - Alberta Family Wellness Initiative

Mental Health First Aid - Mental Health Commision of Canada

The Inquiring Mind - Mental Health Commision of Canada

4 Areas of focus

Our goals

Nobody is too young to start planning their day. We have a lot to do together! Learn more below about what our program offers.

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To contribute to the development of a positive self-concept in young children. This includes the knowledge, acceptance, and appreciation of oneself as an individual and an acceptance and appreciation of others as individuals.

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To enhance the physical development of young children, in regards to the development of gross, fine and perceptual motor skills.

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To enhance the emotional, social, and moral development of young children. This includes the experience and expression of feelings, the demonstration of independence, and the development of positive relationships with others.

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To enhance the intellectual development of young children. This includes the development of thinking processes and the acquisition and use of language.

Pauw Foundation

The Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation has a goal to reinvest in Banff, contributing to programs that build a more active, vibrant and happy community.

Pauwfoundation.com

The Pauw Foundation is proud to support the Banff Rundle Playschool. Where would our community be without affordable, reliable and nurturing child care programs. We have pledged to make an annual donation to help the playschool remain sustainable and affordable.

Foothills Creative Beginnings

Foothills Creative Beginnings (FCB) is an Early Intervention agency funded by Alberta Education that partners with numerous schools in and around the Calgary area. As we know, the early years are an important time in a child's development and children develop at their own rate. FCB offers support to eligible children, aged 3-5, working together on their specific needs and helping them to thrive at school. The Banff Rundle Playschool values the partnership with FCB, as we are able to offer screening and support from occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists and behavioural therapists. This partnership also funds an Educational Assistant to work with Playschool students during school hours. We currently have the honour of having Miss Eva and Miss Valentina in the classroom full time working with students one on one. All services are free of charge and are an essential tool in supporting a child's overall development.

Parent testimonials

KELSIE & FRED

Mom & Dad to Wren, 3 year playschool student

‘Teaching my daughter was my greatest pleasure (and greatest challenge). It is very important that she got the foundation playschool provides.’

KATIE & MIKE

Parents to Samuel, 3 year

‘Our oldest daughter was also a student at Banff Rundle Playschool. We are so excited for Samuel to learn and play in such a safe, positive and nurturing environment, just like his big sister did’