Daycare is primarily focused on supervised care while parents work, often across a broad age range, with extended hours, meals, and flexible enrollment. Quality daycare is still educational — trained educators, routines, and play.
Preschool, or Pre-K, shifts emphasis toward structured learning and school readiness: a narrower age range, curriculum, certificated teachers, and, in stronger programs, specialist support. In Alberta, some preschool programs connect to ECS funding, including PUF and Mild/Moderate grants.
The best centres blend care and education. As a non-profit early childhood centre, Beacon Heights doesn’t separate the two. Childcare is offered from 3 months; Pre-K and Kindergarten are led by certificated teachers with speech and occupational therapy support, in half-day or full-day formats.
Located at 625 42 Ave NE, Unit 104. Call 403-852-3558 or email info@beaconheightschool.com.
