Elves Preschool and Kindergarten Programs

Program Hours and Funding

• Operates from September to June
• School hours are 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
• ECS closures two Fridays each month

Funded by Alberta Education

Elves Early Childhood Education Program is offered to preschool children (ages 2 1/2 - 5) with severe delays in areas of speech and language, fine motor or gross motor development, a severe behavioural diagnosis or severe multiple physical or medical disabilities.

Program Description

• Small class sizes
• Parents/caregivers involved in the IPP process and daily communication between school and home.
• Three-year program providing support for learning routines, acquiring transitional skills and developing a strong basis for future learning.
• Focus of the program includes development of:

• Communication skills and/or production of language
• Appropriate play behaviour
• Fine motor skills
• Gross motor strength and competence
• Social skills
• Classroom skills and behaviours
• Preschool and Kindergarten knowledge
• Supported transition to community schools

On-site Transdisciplinary Team:

• Certified Teachers
• Educational Assistants
• Speech and Language Pathologists
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical therapists
• Behavioural Consultant
• Early Childhood Consultant
• Social Workers
• Nurses

Why Intervene Early?

The early years of life for a child are the prime time for learning.  The rate of human learning is most rapid in the preschool years.  Early education provides an opportunity to learn during a state of maximum readiness.