Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Kindergarten Program

St. Kateri Academy Kindergarten Program Information

At St. Kateri Academy, we offer a vibrant Kindergarten program designed to nurture young learners through engaging and developmentally appropriate approaches. Choose from the following options to best suit your child’s needs:

  • Half-Day Program: 475 hours of instruction, available in the morning or afternoon.
  • Full-Day Everyday Program: 950 hours of instruction (offered based on registration numbers).
  • Progressive Program: Half-day instruction until Spring Break, transitioning to full-day instruction from Spring Break to the end of June.

Program Highlights

Our Kindergarten program emphasizes growth, exploration, and connection through:

  • A Learning Through Play approach to foster curiosity and creativity.
  • Inquiry-based learning to encourage critical thinking.
  • The Animated Literacy Program integrates phonics and storytelling.
  • Phonemic Awareness and Phonics are grounded in the principles of The Science of Reading.
  • Kinder-cooking to inspire hands-on learning and fun.
  • A supportive Home Reading Program to build literacy skills.
  • Exciting Field Trips to enhance experiential learning.
  • Parish Connections through priest visits and liturgical celebrations.

Age Eligibility

Children must be 5 years old by December 31 to enroll. Use the Kindergarten Age Eligibility Calculator to confirm if your child meets the age requirement.

Fees

  • Half-Day Program: No fee.
  • Full-Day Program: $325/month + lunch supervision fee.
  • Progressive Program: $97.50/month (Sept–March) and $325/month (April–June) + lunch supervision fee.

Note: Program offerings are subject to enrollment and resource availability.

Staggered Start for the First Day of School

Your child’s specific start date will be communicated by the end of June.

Child Care Services

The McCauley Community After School Care Association provides before and after-school care for children in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Discover how St. Kateri Academy can help your child thrive in a welcoming and nurturing environment!

Please see this flyer for more info! McCauley Before/After School Care

Pre-Kindergarten Program

Register your child now for Greater St. Albert Pre-Kindergarten!

Are you considering preschool options for your little one? Look no further! We offer two Pre-Kindergarten program options:

GSACRD Pre-school for Supported Learners: Does your child need extra support in speech and language? They may qualify for Alberta Education's Program Unit Funding (PUF). Find out more by filling out our Parent Inquiry form here.

Community Pre-school with Tree House Preschool: Introducing our Community Preschool in partnership with Tree House Preschool! Experience high-quality early learning that keeps families connected.

**Please click here to learn more about the Pre-Kindergarten programming at GSACRD.

Questions?

Email our Early Learning Consultant, or call 780-459-7711, ext. 114.

How to Register:

Step 1: Complete our Parent Inquiry Form.

Step 2: Our Early Learning team will contact you to discuss your child's needs.

Join the Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools community and embark on this exciting journey together!

Schools Offering Pre-K Programs

Schools offering Pre-K programs 

GSACRD Pre-Kindergarten Programs Offered in our Schools:

Community Pre-Kindergarten Programs Offered in our Schools:

*Please contact Tree House Playschool directly for details. Minimum registration numbers are required.

Early Learning at SKTA