Red Deer Catholic approves new sites for full day, every day kindergarten

St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School (Innisfail)

This decision was made to remain in alignment with Chinook’s Edge School Division and will be reviewed again next year, the division says.

They add that the decision to move forward with these specific sites was driven by data collected during two online engagement sessions held Dec. 1 and three in-person sessions held Dec. 2 at St. Marguerite, École Our Lady of the Rosary School, and Maryview School.

“We sincerely appreciate the families who took the time to share their thoughts. The data collected from our survey and engagement sessions was the driving force behind this decision,” said Chris Andrew, board chair. “The board listened closely to that feedback to ensure we are placing these programs exactly where our community told us they are needed and supported.”

The new programs will operate under a “Hub Site” model, similar to the division’s current pre-kindergarten structure. This model allows any child to apply to attend the full day, every day program at a hub site for their kindergarten year, with the expectation that they return to their designated catchment school for grade one. Parents who do not want the full day, every day program may continue to enroll their child in the existing part-time 475-hour option.

Registration for the 2026-2027 pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs will open on January 5, 2026. Please visit https://www.rdcrs.ca/programs for more information.

by rdnewsNOW staff

Red Deer Catholic approves new sites for full day, every day kindergarten

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