Kindergarten

Why is Early Childhood Learning important?

Children who take part in Early Childhood Learning often benefit by gaining independence, self-control, taking initiative and asserting themselves in socially acceptable ways. Children in programming become keen observers who enjoy experimenting to find out what happens when they manipulate materials and interact with other people.

We recognize that child development is rooted in five main areas including spiritual, social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive development.

Our programs are designed to foster your child’s knowledge and growth in each of these four areas. Embracing the whole-child is our priority as we journey with you and your child to give them the best start in their life-long learning.

We offer full-day programming in all of our elementary schools. In selected sites, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools offer a variety of program options including French Immersion.

Applying for Kindergarten

To be eligible for Kindergarten, your child must be five years old on or before December 31 of the school year.

Schools Offering Kindergarten 2025-2026

Please note that the programs below are for the 2025-2026 school year.

École Camille J. Lerouge School
French Immersion Program for Kindergarten to Grade 9
5530 - 42A Ave, Red Deer
403-347-7830

Father Henri Voisin School
Kindergarten to Grade 5
60 Clearview Drive, Red Deer
403-341-4548

For 2026-2027
Father Henri Voisin School is one of three "Hub" Schools offering Full Day Everyday Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. There is a monthly fee of $400 and out of catchment registrations are welcome.

Holy Family School
Kindergarten to Grade 5
69 Douglas Ave, Red Deer
403-341-3777

Maryview School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5
3829 - 39 Street, Red Deer
403-347-1455

Full-day Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

For 2026-2027
Maryview is one of three "Hub" Schools offering Full Day Everyday Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. There is a monthly fee of $400 and out of catchment registrations are welcome.

Maryview will also offer Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays for their catchment students ONLY.

St. Elizabeth Seton School
Kindergarten to Grade 5
35 Addinell Avenue, Red Deer
403-343-6017

St. Martin de Porres School
Kindergarten to Grade 5
3911 - 57A Avenue, Red Deer
403-347-5650

Full day Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday and scheduled Fridays

St. Patrick's Community School
Kindergarten to Grade 9
#300, 56 Holt Street, Red Deer
403-343-3238

St. Teresa of Avila School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5
190 Glendale Boulevard, Red Deer
403-346-0505

Full-day Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

RURAL SCHOOLS

École Our Lady of the Rosary School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4
English & French Immersion
4520 Ryder’s Ridge Boulevard, Sylvan Lake
403-343-2568

Full-day English or French Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

Holy Trinity Catholic School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9
6610 - 57 Street, Olds
403-556-9444

Full-day Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School
Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 9
105 Cottonwood Drive, Blackfalds

Full-day Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9
English & French Immersion
4453 - 51 Avenue, Innisfail
403-227-2123

Full-day Everyday

St. Matthew Catholic School
Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8
5735 - 58 Street, Rocky Mountain House
403-845-2836

Full-day Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday and scheduled Fridays

Schools Offering Kindergarten 2026-2027

Please note that Kindergarten 2026-2027 programming will depend on enrollment.

FULL DAY, EVERY DAY KINDERGARTEN HUB SCHOOLS