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Little Stars Daycare and Preschool Call
About Little Stars

Children are front and centre

Little Stars is an inclusive child care and preschool centre focused on early childhood education, operating to the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Standards.
Little Stars children and teachers in a group photo on the field
Our guiding principles

Caring. Innovation. Nurturing.

  • Caring

    Warm teachers who know every child by name and treat them like family.

  • Innovation

    Computer lab, digital library and fresh ideas that keep learning lively.

  • Nurturing

    Patient support that lets each child grow at their own pace and shine.

Our mission

To provide an environment where children are given every opportunity to shine, so they can build on diverse life experiences for a successful future.

Our vision

To balance education with a healthy social experience, motivate teachers, give parents peace of mind and give back to our local and global community.

Our philosophy

Today's child can change tomorrow's world

With this in mind, we help children reach their finest expression, grow into model citizens of Canada and lead our country towards global economic and cultural strength.

We work with parents, government agencies, staff, management and our community to keep improving an evidence-based model of early childhood education.

Our motto

Happiness Through Learning

In practice, that means environments, materials, interactions and learning resources that help every child become the best version of themselves.

Boy proudly holding a stack of building blocks
Big builders
Smiling girl at the classroom table
Lunch smiles
Our curriculum

Four parts of our curriculum

  • 1

    Education &Life Skills

    Numbers, letters, writing and reading, plus the everyday skills that build independence.

  • 2

    Physical &Spiritual Wellness

    Daily active play, stretching, dance and calm moments that help children feel their best.

  • 3

    Immediate &Global Family

    Learning about family, community, countries and cultures, as tomorrow's global citizens.

  • 4

    Respect &Kindness

    Taking turns, sharing, good manners and caring for friends, teachers and the world around us.

Features and amenities

Everything under one bright roof

20,000 sq ft playground

A regularly maintained, fully fenced playground, one of the biggest outdoor play areas in the city, supervised by staff at all times.

Security and cameras

Enrolled families get a unique security pass. Outside doors stay locked and cameras cover every hallway, entrance and classroom.

Daily email report

At 6 pm a summary lands in your inbox: meals, naps and what your child learned that day, often with photos. Message us in the app too.

Easy to reach

Our own free-standing lot has more than 60 parking spots, and McKnight-Westwinds LRT station is just a short walk from our front door.

Experienced staff

All staff are certified in childcare and first aid, with reference, police and vulnerable sector checks, plus monthly fire drills.

Bright classrooms

Modern rooms with large windows and lots of sunlight, divided by age so the furniture and bathrooms fit the height of each group.

On-site cook

An AHS approved kitchen and a certified cook serve a 6-week rotating menu covering all four food groups, with halal options daily.

Special services

Sports stretching, dance and art instruction, plus occupational and speech therapy at no extra cost for children with delays.

Come see where little stars shine

Book a weekday tour. Meet our teachers, see the classrooms and playground, and ask us anything.

Book a tour Register online
Or call 403-457-7787