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Little Stars Daycare and Preschool Call
Special needs

Every child gets to shine

Little Stars is an inclusive centre. We offer occupational and speech therapy at no extra cost for children with delays, and we're happy to help you find the right local support.
Smiling girl at the classroom table
At Little Stars

Support inside our classrooms

  • Therapy on site

    Occupational and speech therapy for children with delays, at no extra cost to you.

  • Inclusive rooms

    Teachers adapt routines so every child can join in, learn and feel they belong.

  • A team approach

    We share notes with your child's therapists and agree on goals together with you.

Calgary contacts

Assessments, funding and family support

These agencies help with diagnosis, funding such as FSCD and PUF, and therapy. Details were last confirmed in 2020, so please call ahead.

  • Child and Family Services, regional office

    • #300, 1240 Kensington Road NW, Calgary AB T2N 3P7
    • Fax 403-297-7214
  • FSCD: Family Support for Children with Disabilities

    • Usually needs a doctor's diagnosis
    • May be free, and may include in-home visits from a professional to support parents
  • FRFP: Family Resource Facilitation Program

    • Offered by centres across Calgary
    • Usually free
  • PUF: Program Unit Funding through Providence

    • May pick up and drop off your child from daycare for extra programming at their school
    • Spaces are limited
  • PUF: Program Unit Funding through PACE Kids

    • Your child may attend their school
    • Enrolment usually starts in February; the school year runs September to June
  • Connecting Dots

    • Independent behaviour assessment agency
  • Licensed psychologists

    • Choose a psychologist who works with young children
    • Usually paid by parents
    • Free treatment may be possible through an Alberta Health Services referral from your family doctor
  • Child Development Centre, Alberta Children's Hospital (developmental assessments)

  • Preschool Language Services (assessment and treatment teams)

  • ACCESS Mental Health: early childhood mental health services

Come see where little stars shine

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

Or call 403-457-7787