Steps Academy Programs
First Steps Academy (FSA) Ages 2.5 - Kindergarten
2122, 8561 8A Ave SW
Full day childcare
Kindergarten Readiness
Before/After Kindergarten Care
Big Steps Academy (BSA) Kindergarten - Grade 4
230 Canada Olympic Way SW
Out of School Care - Grade 1 - 4
Extra Steps (Care for all school-closure days)
Summer Camps (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
HOURS OF OPERATION – First Steps Academy and Big Steps Academy operate from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Drop-off can be as early as 7:00 AM and pick up as late as 6:00 PM. Steps Academy is closed for all statutory holidays.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The kindergarten program completes June 30th of each year. Your child's options after
are to continue at FSA in a full time kinder class OR enroll in summer camps at BSA. If your child stays in full time care at FSA, your fees will be based on full time care and not before/after school care for those months.
If you would like full-time summer care for your child after they have completed Kindergarten, please contact the office to confirm availability as we have limited spaces for full-time care for kinder graduates during the summer.
To register for before/after care for the following school year, YOU MUST CONTACT [email protected] to complete your enrollment as we have limited spaces available at Big Steps for care for OSC.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – Did you know Steps Academy is community partners with companies which offer dance and engineering programs? Contact us for more information at [email protected] or call 403-460-8308 with any questions.
Please see the "FEES" tab for all program pricing and scheduling information or call 403-460-8308 or email
[email protected] with any questions.
Steps Academy uses the Lillio® app for various day-to-day tasks and as our prime method of communication. This is included in your fees and you will receive a participation agreement at the time of registration.
Drop-in days at FSA & BSA locations – Always check well in advance for conditions, options, and space availability for your child/ren.
First Steps Academy (FSA) Ages 2.5 - Kindergarten
2122, 8561 8A Ave SW
Full day childcare
Kindergarten Readiness
Before/After Kindergarten Care
Big Steps Academy (BSA) Kindergarten - Grade 4
230 Canada Olympic Way SW
Out of School Care - Grade 1 - 4
Extra Steps (Care for all school-closure days)
Summer Camps (Kindergarten - Grade 5)
HOURS OF OPERATION – First Steps Academy and Big Steps Academy operate from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Drop-off can be as early as 7:00 AM and pick up as late as 6:00 PM. Steps Academy is closed for all statutory holidays.
- FULL DAY CHILDCARE – Offers an emergent/play based learning program, as well as AM/PM snack included; catered lunch (catered by Lina's Italian Market); all materials and supplies included
- BEFORE/AFTER KINDERGARTEN – September 1st - June 30th - Offers an emergent/play based learning program, as well as one daily snack, catered lunch (catered by Lina's Italian Market) and all materials and supplies included in fees; full day Fridays and all PD Days/school closure days also included for ALL before/after kindergarten students.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The kindergarten program completes June 30th of each year. Your child's options after
are to continue at FSA in a full time kinder class OR enroll in summer camps at BSA. If your child stays in full time care at FSA, your fees will be based on full time care and not before/after school care for those months.
If you would like full-time summer care for your child after they have completed Kindergarten, please contact the office to confirm availability as we have limited spaces for full-time care for kinder graduates during the summer.
To register for before/after care for the following school year, YOU MUST CONTACT [email protected] to complete your enrollment as we have limited spaces available at Big Steps for care for OSC.
- ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN (ADK) – Emergent Curriculum is used to teach and enhance kindergarten level learning, concepts and skills to prepare children throughout their school years
- BEFORE/AFTER OUT OF SCHOOL CARE (OSC) – Offered at Big Steps Academy only, OSC care include transportation costs in fees as well as half day coverage on Fridays
- EXTRA STEPS – Contact [email protected] for questions about school year PD Day/school closure coverage for OSC ONLY children (grade school programs only available at Big Steps Academy).All materials and supplies are included at no additional cost.
- SUMMER CAMPS – Camps are available for OSC children, as well as children who have already graduated kindergarten by the first day of camp. Camps are held at BSA. Please check back in early Spring on the “Summer Camp” tab for registration & more information about camps
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES – Did you know Steps Academy is community partners with companies which offer dance and engineering programs? Contact us for more information at [email protected] or call 403-460-8308 with any questions.
Please see the "FEES" tab for all program pricing and scheduling information or call 403-460-8308 or email
[email protected] with any questions.
Steps Academy uses the Lillio® app for various day-to-day tasks and as our prime method of communication. This is included in your fees and you will receive a participation agreement at the time of registration.
Drop-in days at FSA & BSA locations – Always check well in advance for conditions, options, and space availability for your child/ren.