2025 Baby to Preschooler Guide

We freeze-dry your breastmilk into a shelf-stable, travel-friendly powder that lasts for years. When your breastmilk is powdered, you can easily make bottles on the go and add to your babe’s foods as they grow. Never waste a drop.

Use your free Calgary Public Library card for access to programs, books, movies, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and online resources for the entire family.

Families Matter is all about healthy and resilient thriving families. ALL families. We promote optimal child development by empowering families to be resilient and to foster positive family relationships. We envision a connected community in which children and families are nurtured and supported to be happy, healthy and productive.

Many parents want to breast or chest feed their babies, but some stop sooner than planned. Connecting with La Leche League Canada (LLLC) can make the difference to reaching your breast/chest feeding goals. LLLC Calgary offers support and information by email, over the phone, or at virtual (and in-person) monthly meetings. Check out lllc.ca/find-group-alberta or phone 403-242-0277 for more information or assistance; Facebook, facebook.com/lalecheleaguecanada; and X, x.com/LLLCanada.

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

For new moms who want to find joy amid the chaos of early parenthood and a supportive community to rely on when the going gets tough, Mommy Connections offers a place for you and your babe to learn, laugh and connect with others in a meaningful way.

NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank is Canada's only community-based milk bank. Operating as a charitable organization, NorthernStar accepts donations of excess milk from approved donors to be pasteurized in our laboratory. Milk is then dispensed to sick babies in hospitals and at home. We believe, and science supports, that human milk is the best option for any baby and that all babies have the right to the life-saving nutrients of pasteurised donor human milk.

Post Natal Helpers Ltd. provides part-time child care services for families with newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or special-needs children. While we are in the home, the parent has the option to stay to rest or to leave. Post Natal Helpers are available in the daytime as well as evenings and weekends.

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Banbury Crossroads School is the oldest self-directed learning school in Calgary. We offer collaborative education from Jr. Kindergarten through Grade 12, we are very proud to offer class sizes averaging eight students per teacher. Our school is a safe, caring environment with bright, engaging teachers. We value mutual respect, communication, and understanding rights and responsibilities. We excel at meeting students’ individual needs, and we develop self-confident learners who are globally aware, resilient, and motivated. Choose to Succeed at Banbury Crossroads School!

Calgary French & International School is a vibrant multilingual learning community where children aged 19 months to 18 years thrive through curiosity and exploration. Students graduate bilingual in French and English and fully fluent in Spanish. Student learning is enriched by International Baccalaureate, UNESCO and travel studies programs that develop compassion, respect, and understanding of other cultures. For 55 years, CFIS students have been inspired to discover the world around them with energy and enthusiasm.

Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our rich Waldorf curriculum fosters intellectual flexibility, creative thinking, academic success, with an eye to ethics and morality. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. Classroom instruction is free of technological devices, ensuring a tactile learning environment. The arts, encompassing music, storytelling, visual arts, and drama, are interwoven through all subjects. Students learn two world languages: French and German. Offering Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9.

Register in person at Village Square or Southland Leisure Centre or online. Preschoolers love to be active - they run, jump, sing, leap, and climb at every opportunity. Active learning develops active children who learn to make physical activity part of their lives. Our programs, designed for children two- to four-years-old, promote learning through play, crafts, stories, and educational themes using a variety of resources and amenities under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

Our full- and half-day Junior Kindergarten welcomes children turning four years old by December 31. This accredited program nurtures intellectual, social, developmental, and spiritual growth in young students. We partner with parents, who are the primary educators of their children, to develop the full potential of each child. Book your tour now and let your child experience an extraordinary beginning.

A Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award winner for "Best Preschool" and "Honourable Mention" for over ten years! We offer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Jolly Phonics, Learning Without Tears curriculum, weekly Music classes, Science experiments with Captain Science, Spanish classes, daily Gym equipment and games, creative movement, and Yoga. Our literacy-rich program includes an Author of the Month study, author readings, journaling, and a Home Reading program. We have a monthly Virtues Program, Environmental Awareness program, Outdoor Education, Cultural and Art presentations, and class field trips. Register for two-day preschool (for three-year-olds); two-, three-, or five-day Jr. Kindergarten (for four-year-olds); or Kindergarten.

Fueling Brains Academy (formerly Kids U) is an early learning preschool and childcare centre with eight locations across Calgary and Saskatoon. Our unique 3-in-1 learning program allows us to build executive functions and whole brain development. We offer care for Infants (zero to 19 months), Jr. Preschool (19 months to three years), Preschool (three to five years old), and Kindergarten (five years and up).

Kids@ Churchill Park is proudly in our 52nd year of offering accountable, trust-based early learning and child care to Calgary families. With eight different programs in the city, we have options for everyone including part-time care, out of school care, and Family Day Home options. Kids@ Churchill Park has been Calgary’s best-kept secret for over 50 years! Join our family and experience the difference that loving and compassionate care makes.

At Vivo’s preschool, we’ll nurture your little one to become an active learner! We’ll help your child develop a growth mindset through a mix of fun activities that encourage curiosity and trying new things. Your kids will spend an hour being physically active every single class, helping them develop a strong foundation of physical confidence, risk assessment, and gross motor development. They will participate in art, music, physical activity, dramatic play, early literacy, sensory play and more!

Check the website for specific locations in the Northeast and Northwest. Offering three program types: Pre-Kindergarten (for ages three to five, an early literacy preschool program combining learning and play, with options for two or three half-days per week); Kindergarten Enhancement (half-day child care programs for Kindergarten students); and Out of School Care (for Kindergarten to Grade 6).

Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in our own six schools across Calgary and those based in approved community preschools or childcare programs (our LEARN Program). Both programs are designed to support children identified with a delay or disability from ages two-years-and-eight-months to six. To attend, a child must qualify for special education funding (Program Unit Funding (PUF)).

River Valley School is an inclusive independent school providing exceptional education and character development to children in preschool (age three) to Grade 6.

Our play-based, therapeutic, and educational programs are designed to support neurodiverse children and their families during the most critical stages of development - the first five years of a child’s life. Step by Step’s comprehensive approach provides exceptional programming for children 19 months to six years that is intentional and goal-oriented to promote growth and development, while also supporting parents and caregivers on the journey of raising a child with special needs. 

Help your child discover the joy of learning in our well-rounded preschool programs. 

YW Childcare is a safe and flexible daycare located in a new state-of-the-art centre in Inglewood. Our licensed and accredited facility offers full-time, part-time, and drop-in spaces for children up to five years old. We believe in quality childcare that encourages your child’s individual development, emphasizing creative play and child-centered activities. Register today at ywcalgary.ca/childcare.

At Between Friends, we offer social and recreational programs for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong.

Butterfield Acres has been bringing farm fun to city kids for years! The 2025 season is no different with animals ranging from ponies to chickens, to pigs to bunnies. Your kids will love riding on a tracker, hunting for fresh eggs and learning how to milk a cow.

We have something for the whole family – from blockbuster movies to favorite classics and concerts just for kids. Kids 12 and under can get $10 tickets to most concerts when accompanied by a guardian with a regular-priced ticket.

Dinosaur walks, virtual reptile shows, reptile show-and-tell birthday parties, and more! Reptile Parties are structured to appeal to different age groups and sizes. Kids meet up close with cold-blooded animals, such as friendly bearded dragons, amazing frilled dragons, colorful geckos, incredible snakes, and even tarantulas and scorpions! They may even come face-to-face with Faith, the eight-foot plus suriname red tailed boa constrictor!

Calgary Young People’s Theatre is proud to present drama Classes for youth ages four to 17! Join us as we explore exciting theatrical techniques and skills through various dramatic exercises and games. Our classes provide a unique opportunity for kids to build confidence and teamwork skills, all while having fun!

With hundreds of affordable, active, and creative programs, you will find something for everyone in your family. We offer a safe, non-competitive environment where children and adults can explore new activities, make friends, and develop new skills and interests in a safe environment. Choose from swimming, fitness and wellness, visual arts, skating and hockey, sports, outdoor programs, day camps, and more! Proud to be the recipient of "Best Programs for School-Aged Children" 2025 Parents’ Choice Awards!

Flying Squirrel is true fun for the whole family where the rules of gravity no longer apply! Form your own extreme dodgeball team, slam dunk like a pro, practice your best aerial acrobatics, and much more! We are Canada’s premier destination for Birthday Parties! Our parties include setup, cleanup, and everything in between, with two locations in Calgary!

Your preschooler will gallop, skip, spin and jump all with a huge smile on their face in WeeBop™! Dance is Serious Fun at Free House® Dance Plus where we welcome, engage, and inspire all ages: kids, teens, and adults. With a credible reputation in the dance community that spans 33 years, we bring our best professional instructors to the classroom and provide everyone with a fun, educational, and high-caliber dance experience. Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Acro Dance, Highland, African, Bollywood, Belly Dance, Zumba, and more!

Glenmore's preschool gymnastics program is designed to be fun and engaging for those kids aged two to three years. For our two-year-olds, we offer a Parent and Tot program. At age three, the young gymnasts can start in the semi-parented Preschool program.

Take a step back in time at Heritage Park. Ride the authentic steam train, enjoy the antique midway, set sail on Calgary’s only paddle wheeler and more! With over 180 exhibits situated on 127 acres of pristine land in the heart of Calgary, Heritage Park is the perfect place to create your own historic memories.

When you attend a Celebrations Junior Show, you get all the excitement of live theatre and a delicious three-course lunch, but in a kid-friendly environment.

Long & McQuade Music lessons for every age, level, and style. At Long & McQuade, we believe every person is capable of acquiring the skills and knowledge required to make playing a musical instrument a rewarding activity. We have a wide variety of carefully-chosen professional instructors offering year-round music lessons. Private and semi-private lessons, and several group programs such as "Rock Skool" and preschool classes available.

With the expert guidance of our team, your child will enjoy hands-on activities in all areas of our spacious facility: gym, pool, park, and classroom. Some of the activities your child will experience include swimming, track and long jump sand pit, Ninja Chamber, as well as an introduction to sports like basketball, badminton, floor hockey, and soccer.

From pattycake to Mozart, we have something for every little human in your life. Newborn and up.

Celebrate your child’s birthday at our exciting indoor climbing centre. This unique party experience will actively challenge your group in a safe, fun, and encouraging atmosphere. For an extended party, the option of adding swimming in our pool is also available at no extra charge during open swim times. For full details and to fill out our online booking request form, visit our website.

Moveology offers mom and baby barre classes every Tuesday and Thursday in Ramsay/Inglewood.  Whether you're wearing your baby in a carrier or they're by your side on a mat, this class offers a wonderful opportunity to step out of your house, strengthen your bond, socialize with other moms, and stay active. Toddler siblings are welcome too!

As Licensed Family Paws Parent Educators, we are trained in the dynamics between dogs and children. Our goal is to help prepare your dog for the arrival of your baby and support you and your dog as your child grows and progresses through their milestones. We aim to build the relationship between your dog and child as they grow.

Make your child’s birthday party extra special. Richard can present a 30- to 45-minute show with comedy, audience participation, and jaw-dropping magic. Suitable for ages three and up, Richard will tailor his show to the age of your birthday child.

Rocky Mountain Diving Club (RMDC) offers recreational Learn-to-Dive and pre-competitive programs for ages four and up.

For over 42 years, StoryBook Theatre has been entertaining families from all over Calgary with our award-winning professional, quality shows.

Trico Centre for Family Wellness wants your family to be #tricotough and active! Come swim with us in our wave pool with waterslide, water features, hot tub, and steam rooms. Huge, clean fitness centre, bright pool, hockey arenas. We offer activities for all ages!

Active Living, part of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, provides health and wellness programs, facilities, and educational opportunities that encourage lifelong active living for all. Our programs are open to the public and include health and fitness programs like group fitness classes and personal training, aquatic and First Aid certifications, sports programs, kids' programs, and University of Calgary Summer Camps.

Create, connect and explore at Vivo; north-central Calgary’s place to skate, swim, learn, dance and play! Join us for family fun with a wide variety of unique and innovative programs and activities. Get active, get healthy, and do it together! Visit vivo.ca to discover something new today!

Our passionate, expert instructors will help your child learn a sport, get better at it, and develop a lifelong love for being active. Ages three and up.

YMCA Calgary has seven health and wellness facilities, six child development centres with licensed child care, two outdoor camp sites, and over 60 community program sites serving all quadrants of the city. 

At Beaners Fun Cuts, our experienced stylists give the whole family great hair in a fun-filled atmosphere. Maybe it’s the themed chairs, movie screens or lollipops but we love kids, and they love us. We also offer clipper art, ear piercing, up-dos, braiding, baby’s first haircut with a certificate, and professional hair care products. Book online at one of three Calgary locations. Experience our haircuts!

Planning a birthday party could mean a lot of running around - especially if it means a lot of kids running around. That’s one of the reasons why we offer everything you need under one roof. At the Real Canadian Superstore, you can pick up the cake, the cake platter, the party platter, the party decorations, the party favors, and maybe even a party outfit for yourself because at these prices, it doesn’t need to be your birthday to treat yourself! Not just a store. Superstore.