Pre-K and Kindergarten

Success Starts Early!

Pre-K and Kindergarten marks the start of an exciting adventure for your child.

In Battle River School Division, our Early Learning programs foster an enthusiasm for learning through a sensory safe play based approach. Children are immersed in a literacy & numeracy rich environment that encourages social interaction and independence.

BRSD programs are open to all children and we are committed to embracing every student in a safe and welcoming environment. 

Battle River School Division offers four-year-old Pre-K programming in Camrose (École Sifton School, Jack Stuart School, Sparling School) and Tofield (C.W. Sears School).

Programs run four half-days per week (Mon. to Thurs.) with hours of operation varying from school to school. Busing is not available for Pre-K programs.

Children with birth dates between Jan. 1, 2020 and Dec. 31, 2020 may enroll in the 2024-2025 program. Please see the Program Unit Funding information to find out more.

Programming for three-year-old children who have met criteria for Early Intervention Support may be available. Contact us for information regarding whether your child may qualify.

BRSD has licensed Pre-K programs. This allows families to access the financial supports coming out of the Federal-Provincial child care agreement.

Families are asked to complete a Pre-K registration form on our website, indicating school of choice. Once this registration is completed, the applicant will receive an email outlining registration verification steps.

Pre-Kindergarten spots are NOT guaranteed until the full registration process has been completed, including receipt of required documentation and payment of the $50 deposit (This deposit will be applied towards the final month’s fee payment).

Your space in the Pre-K program will be held for two weeks from the date the placement offer is made. If you have not registered and not made payment by that time, your placement may be assigned to someone else.

Fees

Pre-Kindergarten is a pay-for-use program. A $50 deposit is required at time of registration (this will be applied towards the final month’s fee payment).  Placement in the Pre-K program is not guaranteed until deposit is received.

Tuition Fee

$200

 

Government of Alberta Affordability Grant

 

-$75

Total Monthly Fee

 

$125

 *Additional Subsidies may be available*

In the current school year, BRSD received a Government of Alberta Affordability Grant of $75 / month per child and was able to reduce fees for families to $50 / month. In the 2024-25 school year, we believe this grant will remain in place.  If the Government of Alberta Affordability Grant changes, BRSD will let families know. Without this grant, the monthly fee would be $200.

*Additional Subsidies may be available

  • Families with a household annual income of less than $180,000 can apply directly to applychildcaresubsidy.alberta.ca for a subsidy of $125 per month. (Some restrictions may apply.)

Please contact our team at 780-672-6131 or earlylearning@brsd.ab.ca for any assistance you may require.

There are a variety of Kindergarten programs available in Battle River School Division with hours of operation varying from school to school. 

Note: If your child is currently enrolled in a BRSD Pre-K program and will be old enough for Kindergarten next school year, you will be receiving communication from your current school. We are elated to register your child in Kindergarten at your school of choice for the  2024-2025 school year.

We recognize that the Kindergarten and Pre-K schools that your children attend could be different. 

Kindergarten registration for new students opens at all schools on Thurs., Feb. 1, 2024. 

City of Camrose 

​Beaver County

Camrose County

  • Bashaw School - Full Days, twice weekly, alternating Fridays
  • Bawlf School - Full Days, twice weekly, alternating Fridays
  • New Norway School - Full Days twice weekly in first semester, three times weekly in second semester
  • Round Hill School - Full Days twice weekly in first semester, three times weekly in second semester

Flagstaff County

When Can My Child Begin Kindergarten?

Children with birth dates between Jan. 1, 2019 and Dec. 31, 2019 may begin kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year.   

Please contact our team at 780-672-6131 or earlylearning@brsd.ab.ca for any assistance you may require.