
Frequently Asked Questions
about our child care centre
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Families who are new to childcare and Montessori Education often have lots of questions. It’s important to be informed so you can make the best decision for your child and your family. After all, you’re searching for the right childcare provider to partner with you in guiding and raising your child.
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To enroll your child at Renaissance Montessori Academy, we encourage you to book a tour. During the tour, you'll meet the Center Manager, learn about Montessori education, and ask any questions about our program or facilities. This visit helps families understand our unique educational approach. If you decide to proceed, the Center Manager will provide you with an Enrolment Kit or place you on the Waiting List, depending on your start date and center availability.
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Yes, we are open the whole year through excluding weekends and statutory holidays.
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Yes, we run a year-round program and also offer summer programs during the months of July and August for school-aged children.
Anyone can participate in our summer programming and your child does not need to be a current student to register. Contact your chosen centre directly to get pricing and details.
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To enquire about fees, place an enquiry. You will receive the fee information in your emails.
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Our hours of Operation is 7AM-5:30PM
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Children over the age of two must attend a minimum of three days per week at Renaissance Montessori Academy to gain the full benefit of our Montessori Education Program. The schedule should include either a Monday or Friday. This consistency helps children make connections, discover learning outcomes, and master Montessori materials. It also provides familiarity and routine, which are crucial for emotional stability and optimal learning. Attending three days a week allows for the development of social relationships and more in-depth, meaningful learning experiences. In addition, the Affordability Grant requires that child attends at least 100 hours in a month to qualify for full time funding.
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Yes, children over the age of three must be toilet trained before starting preschool at Renaissance Montessori Academy. Our preschool classroom is designed to encourage independence, including independent toileting, and does not have nappy-changing facilities. Being toilet trained is essential for a successful transition to the preschool environment.
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Yes we have spots for 12 months to 6 years old in full time care. We just opened our center in October 2025 and we don’t currently have a waiting list.
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Our centre operates Monday to Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Although we offer part time care, we encourage families to sign up for full time care so that they can start their child slowly and transition their child to full time when the child is ready. If you anticipate only needing part time care for the next few months, our part time hours are either (7am to 11am) or (8am to 12pm) - four hours per day. Our center provides a really rich curriculum and teaching and we have qualified Alberta teachers with ECE level 3 and montessori training.
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Our monthly fee includes Montessori programming, educational materials, and daily snacks. We also partner with Top Meal Kids to provide optional hot lunches for parents who choose to have the child care center provide food. The parent's portion of fees are: Full Time is $326.25 per month Part Time is $230 per month Daily hot lunch is optional for $120 a month There is no hidden fees and no registration fee
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Enrollment Steps: book a tour to see our space and meet the teachers. We are available any time during the week from 9am to 11am and 1pm to 4pm. Just text me or email the day and time.
The process includes completing our enrollment form, providing the child’s documents (Emergency info handbook, allergy form..), and attending a short family orientation for 2 hours.
