FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Are you a daycare?

No, we are not. Our Playschool program runs for 6.75 hours, during school hours. There is an option for early morning drop-off.

What ages do you accept?

Our programs are designed for children aged 3 through 12. We do not accept children until they turn 3 years old.

Are you open in the summer?

No. We follow the school calendar for major holidays and we are closed in July and August. We are also closed for Christmas break (2 weeks) and Spring Break (1 week).

Are parent duty days required?

There is no mandatory parent participation. However, as a non-profit Society and Registered Charity, we do require an Executive Board to provide support and guidance.

Any parent assistance to help run our program or help during activities or field trips is always welcome!

What is your child to supervisor ratio?

We meet the Alberta Child Care Licensing Regulations for minimum staffing requirements. However, we strive to exceed the ratios as much as possible because we like to keep our class sizes smaller and still have a minimum of two teachers available. This allows for more focused work with our students.

How many classrooms do you use for your program?

We currently operate our program out of two classrooms located in St. Martin Elementary School. The spaces are clean, bright, open, and contain age appropriate toys, furniture, books, puzzles and other learning materials.

How is the program funded and are there any fundraising requirements?

Even though we are located within an elementary school, we do not receive funding for our programs from any school board. We are able to meet our financial obligations through parent fees, government funding, fundraising, and donations.

Our bi-annual casino brings in the majority of our fundraising money and is essential to the continued sustainability of our program.

Kalyna Kids Society is a federally-registered charity and will issue a Tax Receipt for any donations, registration number 108029604RR0001