Do you have preschool-aged children at home?

Early Learning pre-kindergarten programs are available in many of our community schools, and we are taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Our inclusive programs are focused on 3- and 4-year-old children and provide opportunities for early intervention.

What sets us apart?

• Each Early Learning program has a certified teacher with access to additional specialized services if needed.
• Programs are housed within our community schools and children may have access to sensory rooms, gymnasiums and more.
• Our Early Learning programs support all developmental domains for pre-K students, including social-emotional, cognitive, physical, language, creativity and self-care skills, including independent eating and toileting skills.

Is there a fee? 

• Program fees do not apply to children who are eligible for early intervention based on government criteria.
• Program fees do apply to Play Partners (children who are not eligible for early intervention). For Play Partners, the program fee is $15 per day (per child), with programs running two days per week. Play Partner fees are added to the student’s account in October.

Who can apply?

Children who will be 3 years old by December 31, 2025 (2022 birth year) and 4 years old (2021 birth year) are eligible to apply.

Please note:

• An application does not guarantee acceptance.
• Students who are eligible for early intervention and 4-year-olds will be given priority to attend.
• Three-year-old Play Partner applications will be reviewed in June and accepted if space is available.
• Current Early Learning students planning to return to Early Learning for 2025-26 do not need to complete the application/registration process again. Parents can discuss their plans with their current Early Learning teacher.

How to apply

Enroling into Early Learning is a two-step process:

1. Application: Parents apply for their child to attend an Early Learning program by completing the online application form — steps are indicated below.
   An application does not guarantee acceptance. Students who are eligible for early intervention and 4-year-olds are given priority to attend.
2. Registration: Upon acceptance into an Early Learning program, parents will receive an email to complete an online Early Learning Registration Form.

APPLICATION – Submit your application online through SchoolEngage:

• If you are brand new to Pembina Hills, go to SchoolEngage and create your Parent Account.
• If you already have children attending school in Pembina Hills, you can access enrolment forms from your PowerSchool Parent Portal by clicking on New Registration & Enrollment Verification at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the screen.

Once you are signed in to SchoolEngage:

• Click Add Student (left menu) and enter your child’s First Name, Last Name and Birth Date.
• In the menu under Students, click on your child’s name.
• You will see the 2025-26 PHSD Early Learning Application Form (right side of screen) – click the green +New button to complete and submit the form.

Apply now—New families             Apply now—Existing families

Contact us for more information

Kelly Ferguson, Principal—Phone 780-674-8565
Anjeanette Klein, Administrative Assistant—Phone 780-674-8545

Email el.main@pembinahills.ca

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