About Us
Our History
La Société de la Prématernelle Capucine" was created in May of 1997. The founding parents were Sylvie Fardy, Christine Lebeuf, Sylvie Pilon-Morin et Line Vallières. Their goal was to have a preschool serving the francophone community in Calgary that would provide a global education experience to the children who attended. The preschool opened its doors in September of 1997. At that time the school accommodated 8 children. By the following September the school offered 2 distinct programs and had 26 children enrolled. Today, more than 60 children are enrolled in our different programs and locations.
Our Philosophy
Early childhood education plays an essential role in our communities.
Early childhood experiences create the foundations for who we become and what we believe about ourselves, others and our world.
Children deserve the opportunity to learn and grow alongside patient, innovative, curious and compassionate adults who are their parents, guardians and educators.
The participation of parents is strongly encouraged as the success of our preschool is dependent on their involvement. As a Francophone preschool, we also deeply wish to honor every child's cultural, francophone identity.
Our Approach
We work with Alberta’s Early Learning and Childcare Framework, Flight, which guides and encourages constant reflection on the values, principles, holistic objectives and learning dispositions of the children. This emerging curriculum evolves from what children do everyday as they care, play, learn and grow.
Our passionate and dedicated educators engage in a daily practice of relationships and see their role as co-learners, co-researchers and co-imaginers of possibilities alongside children, families and colleagues. Our commitment to continuous reflection helps shape and direct learning, exchanges, activities, documentation and responsive environments both inside and outside the classroom.
“We have been sending our son here for two years now and see a huge progression! He loves to go and on days off, he asks if he's going to preschool. The teachers are amazing, patient, and supportive to each child's needs and concerns. Our daughter will be coming next year and already can't wait! Bravo.”
— Parent