Frequently Asked Questions

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  • We offer both full-time and part-time programming.

    Morning 5 days/week session runs Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 12:00pm.


    Afternoon 5 days/week session runs Mon-Fri, 1:00pm - 4:00pm


    Afternoon 3 days/week session runs Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:00 - 4:00pm.

    Afternoon 2 days/week session runs Tues, Thurs, 1:00 - 4:00pm.

    Full-time 5 days/week session runs Mon-Fri, 9:00am - 4:00pm


  • We value daily outdoor activity! Our facility features an outdoor classroom in our 3100 square foot natural woodland that will be utilized for year-round discovery and adventuring. Children should come prepared for all-season play.

  • Parents or guardians are responsible for providing a healthy, nut-free snack and a labeled water bottle.

  • Yes, children need to be toilet-trained. Please provide a change of clothes for your child; however, we have on-site laundry and will take care of any accidents or messy play.

  • We will use Brightwheel to communicate regularly with parents, sharing feedback, daily updates, progress reports, etc.

    We will offer regular opportunities for in-person parent-teacher meetings.

  • There are no mandatory volunteer requirements, but we warmly welcome parental contributions if you are interested in getting involved.

  • We’ve got you covered! Our Purpose Plus program offers an optional add-on hour, where you can seamlessly extend your preschool session from 8 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 5 PM (5 days a week)!

    Can be utilized regularly or as an occasional drop off option as needed! Drop in fee is $20/day.

  • Your child will be in small cohorts (1:8 ratio) and engage in a variety of play-based Montessori activities. Our curriculum and learning space is thoughfully prepared to meet the developmental needs of each child.

    A breakdown of our daily rhythm can be found here on our programming page.

Programming

Facility/Staffing

  • We are located at 14030 23rd Avenue in Southwest Edmonton. There is plenty of free on-site parking!

  • All staff are certified in CPR and will have a thorough background check.

  • Children are supported to be able to express their feelings openly with their peers, and staff are on hand to encourage these situations to be an opportunity for a positive learning outcome.

    Sharing, courtesy, collaboration, and teamwork are fundamental relationship-building pillars of the Purpose Family. Strategies such as time outside, using our sensory area, and our staffing allow us to work through these emotional challenges together as a team in order to learn how to self-regulate over time. Our staff know each child and work closely as a team to understand the needs of each child throughout their time at preschool, which allows us to work closely with the parents on their family's educational journey!

  • We have trained staff with experience in ESL and bilingualism and work individually with families to provide a personalized program for your child. We promote diversity and actively include additional language and cultural exposure in our programming.

Registration

  • There will be no required fundraising. Purpose values giving back and will support various charity initiatives throughout the year. We also commit to planting a tree or kelp for every member of our Purpose Family every year to reduce our carbon impact as a company.

  • Registration can be done via our website with our partner platform Brightwheel.

    Click here to register.

  • The monthly tuition fees are inclusive and cover all supplies, residencies, workshops, and activities. The full fee breakdown and payment schedule can be found here.

  • Supporting our families is always of utmost importance to us. We are excited to participate in the Alberta Affordability Grant, which reduces your tuition by $100/month.