Early Learning

Get a head start on school with our Early Learning Programs

We want every child to succeed in school!
Some children need extra help learning the skills they will use in Kindergarten… and over a lifetime of learning. Our Early Learning Programs are for children aged 2.8 years to 4.8 years who have complex needs. In small, play-based settings these children receive instruction in specific skills.

Our program is designed and developed by a team which includes a teacher, program assistants, a speech language pathologist, a behavior specialist and an occupational therapist. Our goal is to meet each student’s individual needs.

Children without identified needs are welcome if space is available. Contact our Early Learning Principal Kelly Ferguson at Kelly.Ferguson@pembinahills.ca or visit the Early Learning website for more information.

Busby School
B-PREP
Teacher Carmen Meinczinger
Classroom: 780.349.2464 Ext TBA
Cell: 780.307.0506

École Barrhead Elementary School – 5103 – 53 Avenue, Barrhead
PREP
Teacher Keri Messmer
Classroom: 780.674.8518 ext. 6995
Cell: 780.307.0507

École Westlock Elementary School – 10515 – 106A Street, Westlock
W-PREP
Teacher Gloria Victoor
Classroom: 780.349.3385 ext 5878
Cell: 780.307.0505

Eleanor Hall School – Clyde
C-PREP
Teacher Sharon Lyons
Classroom: 780.348.5341 Ext 5950
Cell: 780.674.8578 ext 5897

Pembina North Community School – Dapp
PN-PREP
Teacher Carmen Meinczinger
Classroom: 780.954.3791 ext 5660
Cell: 780.307.0506

Swan Hills School
S-PREP
Contact Kelly Ferguson
Classroom: 780.333.4471 Ext 6005

How to register

If you are interested in enrolling your child in an Early Learning program for the 2020-2021 school year, please complete this form.

Early Learning Registration Form

Your submission will be viewed mid-August and we will follow up with a more detailed questionnaire to determine eligibility for the program. If you have any questions, please contact Anjeanette Klein at 780-674-8545. You may also send an email to el.main@pembinahills.ca.

Is there a fee?

There is no fee for children with identified needs.
There is a fee for typically developing children registered in the program.

Is there busing?

​Parents are responsible for transporting their children.
*Some busing may be available​ under certain circumstances.​
Please discuss with your Early Learning teacher.