Our Programs

EvenStart | Special Needs Education

Even Start is a five day a week morning/afternoon program for children from backgrounds of poverty, abuse, trauma or neglect. It provides daily socialization, therapies and nutritional needs to the children. EvenStart transports children to and from the program from all areas of the city. It has small personalized classrooms to meet each child’s needs. We also do regular home visits throughout the year providing extra support and assistance to our families. At Christmas time EvenStart runs their annual Christmas Hamper program, with the help of donations from the Calgary community we provide our families with Christmas Hampers to help make the season a lighter brighter.

Under the mandate of Alberta Learning EvenStart provides services for children three to five years of age with special needs.

The following assessment and therapy services are offered within this program:

Development Assessments: these assessments are available for children up to the age of six years. It measures a child’s functioning across eight developmental areas (against a standardized norm). It targets areas of strength and areas for development that are specific to each child;
Speech and Language: these assessments and following therapies are conducted by speech pathologists and therapy assistants. It will assess a child’s level of language for their age and a program will be designed that will be developmentally appropriate for a child in order to assist them in closing the gap.
Gross and Fine Motor: these assessments will help to determine your child’s current level of development in these areas. The assessment and following therapies are conducted by Occupational Therapist and therapy assistants to develop a program designed specifically for a child that is developmentally appropriate and will be implemented with the use of some of the best equipment available.
Psycho-Educational: This is includes testing, reports and treatment by a chartered psychologist, in cognitive, behavioral and emotional concerns.

	This program is available at our Monterey Park, Currie Barracks and Signal Hill locations.
	Five days a week in the morning/afternoon.
	EvenStart transports children to and from the program from all areas of the city.
	Children three to five years of age with special needs.

Summer Camp Program

This program runs out of our Signal Hill location and is for children ages 6-12 years. It starts the first week in July and runs until the end of the second week in August. Each week is a different theme and activities for the week are based around that theme. We pride ourselves on providing a camp that is interactive and engaging. Keeping activities fun and fresh! Fees vary per week depending on activities and venues.

	This program is available at our Signal Hill location.
	Five days a week in the morning/afternoon.
	EvenStart transports children to and from the program from all areas of the city.
	Children three to five years of age with special needs.

Before and After School (BAS) Care – School Age Program

This program is an Accredited Child Care program! It meets the needs of children under the age of 13 (grades 1-6), before and after school. We pride ourselves on providing a BAS program that is diverse and fun! Keeping the children active and engaged is a priority of this program. Activities are further enriched with integrating the resources of the Westside Recreation Centre. Full day service is provided, when needed for school PD days, early dismissal, spring break, teacher’s convention and holidays.

	Service is provided to the following schools: John Costello and Olympic Heights – Westside John Costello, Olympic Heights and Batallion Park – Signal Hill
	The program runs Monday to Friday 7:00am to 9:00am and 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
	Transportation is provided to and from your child’s school.
	It meets the needs of children under the age of 13 (grades 1-6).

Kindergarten (ECS) Extended Program

This program is offered to our families if they would like their children to participate in a program after traditional ECS programs have ended. Our centre’s and activities are play based with educational themes, under the guidance of Alberta Learning.

	This program runs out of our Signal Hill Palace location only.
	M-F PM 3:30pm-5:45pm.
	Transportation is provided to John Costello, Olympic Heights and Battalion Park
	Kindergarten

Kindergarten (ECS) Enhancement Program

This is a second ECS program offered in conjunction with your child’s ECS program at another school based program.

	This program runs out of our Signal Hill Palace location only.
	M-F AM 9am to 11:30am or PM 1:00pm to 3:00pm
	Transportation is provided to John Costello, Olympic Heights and Battalion Park
	Kindergarten

Kindergarten (ECS) Program-Designated

The ECS program offers a curriculum that is required by Alberta Learning. It is equivalent to what is offered by the Calgary Board of Education but with the advantages of small class size and effective child/teacher ratios (between 10 to 12 students to one teacher) as well as additional services of a therapist if needed.

	This program runs out of our Signal Hill Palace site only.
	M-F AM 9am to 11:30am or PM 1:00pm to 3:00pm
	Transportation is provided to John Costello, Olympic Heights and Battalion Park
	Kindergarten.

Early Childhood Program (Preschool ages 3 & 4 yr-olds)

This program is developmentally sequenced and based on the understanding that play is the natural method of learning for children. Our classrooms are moving towards the Reggio-Inspired philosophy, incorporating key fundamentals of the learning module out of Italy. This learning philosophy sees the child, parent and teacher relationship as a team and utilizes the natural surroundings of the child and their imagination to guide their learning. We also use the services of a musician, puppeteer and a language and literacy specialist to add fun and enrichment to this program. It has been designed for children to participate in either a morning or afternoon session.

	This program operates out of our Westside location.
	M/W/F from 9am to 11:30am and from 12:40pm to 3:00pm is our 4 yr-old class. T/TH from 9am to 11:30am and from 12:40pm to 3:00pm is our 3 yr-old class.
	Unavailable.
	Children three to five years of age with special needs.

Locations
Head Office - Currie Barracks Building B4 2452 Battleford Avenue SW Calgary AB T3E 7R9 Tel: (403) 541-0277 Fax: (403) 541-0800	Signal Hill /Palace Signature Parke Plaza 2A - 1919 Sirocco Drive S.W. Calgary AB T3H 2Y3 Tel: (403) 686-1349 Fax: (403) 240-0923	Westside Recreation Centre 110- 2000 - 69th Street S.W. Calgary AB T3H 4V7 Tel: (403) 503-0203 Fax: (403) 240-0923	Monterey Park 6908 26th Ave NE Calgary, AB, T1Y 6L6 Phone: (403) 293-6973 Fax: (403) 590-1044