Kindergarten

Why is Early Childhood Learning important?

Kindergarten students laying on the floor

Children who take part in Early Childhood Learning often benefit by gaining independence, self-control, taking initiative and asserting themselves in socially acceptable ways. Children in programming become keen observers who enjoy experimenting to find out what happens when they manipulate materials and interact with other people.

We recognize that child development is rooted in four main areas including social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.

Our programs are designed to foster your child’s knowledge and growth in each of these four areas. Embracing the whole-child is our priority as we journey with you and your child to give them the best start in their life-long learning.

We offer full-day programming in all of our elementary schools. In selected sites, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools offer a variety of program options including French Immersion.

Applying for Kindergarten

To be eligible for Kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before December 31 of the school year.

Your child may begin Kindergarten in September of .

Schools Offering Kindergarten

Please note that the programs below are for the 2023-2024 school year. Kindergarten 2024-2025 programming will depend on enrollment. 

École Camille J. Lerouge School
French Immersion Program for Kindergarten to Grade 9
5530 - 42A Ave, Red Deer
403-347-7830

Father Henri Voisin School
Kindergarten to Grade 5
60 Clearview Drive, Red Deer
403-341-4548

Holy Family School
Kindergarten to Grade 5
69 Douglas Ave, Red Deer
403-341-3777

Maryview School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5
3829 - 39 Street, Red Deer
403-347-1455

  • Full-day Tuesday/Thursday and scheduled Fridays
  • Learning Streams specialized early learning program

St. Elizabeth Seton School
Kindergarten to Grade 5
35 Addinell Avenue, Red Deer
403-343-6017

St. Martin de Porres School
Kindergarten to Grade 5
3911 - 57A Avenue, Red Deer
403-347-5650

St. Patrick's Community School
Kindergarten to Grade 9
#300, 56 Holt Street, Red Deer
403-343-3238

St. Teresa of Avila School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5
190 Glendale Boulevard, Red Deer
403-346-0505

  • Full-day Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

RURAL SCHOOLS

École Our Lady of the Rosary School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4
English & French Immersion
4520 Ryder’s Ridge Boulevard, Sylvan Lake
403-343-2568

  • Full-day English or French Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

Holy Trinity Catholic School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9
6610 - 57 Street, Olds 
403-556-9444

  • Full-day Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 9
105 Cottonwood Drive, Blackfalds

  • Full-day Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9
English & French Immersion
4453 - 51 Avenue, Innisfail
403-227-2123

  • Full-day Everyday

St. Matthew Catholic School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8 
5735 - 58 Street, Rocky Mountain House
403-845-2836

  • Full-day Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday and scheduled Fridays