2026 Baby to Preschooler Guide

The Alberta Lymphedema Association (ALA) is a patient-centred and volunteer-run charitable organization which was founded in 2003. We are committed to spreading awareness about lymphedema, advocating for lymphedema patients in the Alberta healthcare system, improving access to care for all affected Albertans, educating healthcare professionals and the general public, and providing resources and guidance to Albertans impacted by this chronic condition.

Keeping kids in the game.

A dedicated Registered Nurse passionate about childbirth education and empowering families through pregnancy and postpartum care.

Children’s Cottage provides families with the help they need to cope with and overcome their challenges, build on their strengths, keep their children safe, and turn adversity into possibility.

Your dedicated hub for trauma-informed therapy! We support individuals and couples with fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting.

Families Matter is all about healthy and resilient thriving families. All families.

Postpartum doula, artist, and disability and mental health professional based in Calgary.

Many parents want to breast or chest feed their babies, but some stop sooner than planned. Connecting with La Leche League Canada (LLLC) can make the difference to reaching your breast/chest feeding goals. LLLC Calgary offers support and information by email, over the phone, or at virtual (and in-person) monthly meetings. Check out lllc.ca/find-group-alberta or phone 403-242-0277 for more information or assistance; Facebook, facebook.com/lalecheleaguecanada; and X, x.com/LLLCanada.

The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network provides free resources and helpful, reliable information for individuals with a Learning Disability and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as for those who live, play, and work with them. The Network is a collaborative group which fosters action towards meeting the needs of people with LD/ADHD. This non-profit operates through Foothills Academy and is supported by the Calgary Foundation. We're here to help!

Mommy Connections offers a place for you and your babe to learn, laugh and connect with others in a meaningful way.

You can easily learn baby sign language to use as a tool to connect with your child and their needs.

NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank is Canada's only community-based milk bank. Operating as a charitable organization, NorthernStar accepts donations of excess milk from approved donors to be pasteurized in our laboratory. Milk is then dispensed to sick babies in hospitals and at home. We believe, and science supports, that human milk is the best option for any baby and that all babies have the right to the life-saving nutrients of pasteurised donor human milk.

Sleep and parenting solutions. 

Post Natal Helpers Ltd. provides part-time child care services for families with newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, and/or special-needs children. While we are in the home, the parent has the option to stay to rest or to leave. Post Natal Helpers are available in the daytime as well as evenings and weekends.

ROKband is a comfortable helmet that corrects head asymmetry in infants as young as four months old.

Pediatric occupational therapy.

Physiotherapy for babies & kids in your home. Thorough, goal-oriented care. In-home pediatric physiotherapy. 

Evidence-informed support and education for new parents at all stages.

Vivara was created from a deep understanding that postpartum care should feel safe, supportive, and truly centred on the mother.

Banbury Crossroads School, established in 1979, offers two programs from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Our Academy Program provides personalized, flexible accommodations for neurodiverse learners in small classes averaging 6:1, while our School Program offers a purposeful academic experience within a supportive self-directed environment, with mixed-age class sizes averaging 10:1. Both programs are safe, caring, and grounded in mutual respect. We emphasize moral reasoning and work to foster for our learners an understanding of how civic rights and responsibilities work together. Choose to Succeed, at Banbury Crossroads.

Calgary French & International School is a vibrant multilingual learning community where children aged 19 months to 18 years thrive through curiosity and exploration. Students graduate bilingual in French and English and fully fluent in Spanish. Student learning is enriched by International Baccalaureate, UNESCO and travel studies programs that develop compassion, respect, and understanding of other cultures. For 55 years, CFIS students have been inspired to discover the world around them with energy and enthusiasm.

Central to Waldorf education is a deep respect for childhood. Our rich Waldorf curriculum fosters intellectual flexibility, creative thinking, academic success, with an eye to ethics and morality. Movement and time in nature is built into every student’s daily rhythm. Classroom instruction is free of technological devices, ensuring a tactile learning environment. The arts, encompassing music, storytelling, visual arts, and drama, are interwoven through all subjects. Students learn two world languages: French and German. Offering Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 9.

Our full- and half-day Junior Kindergarten welcomes children turning four years old by December 31. This accredited program nurtures intellectual, social, developmental, and spiritual growth in young students. We partner with parents, who are the primary educators of their children, to develop the full potential of each child. Book your tour now and let your child experience an extraordinary beginning.

A Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Award winner for "Best Preschool" in 2026! We offer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math), Jolly Phonics, Learning Without Tears curriculum, weekly Music classes, Science experiments with Captain Science, Spanish classes, daily Gym equipment and games, creative movement, and Yoga. Our literacy-rich program includes an Author of the Month study, author readings, journaling, and a Home Reading program. We have a monthly Virtues Program, Environmental Awareness program, Outdoor Education, Cultural and Art presentations, and class field trips. Register for two-day preschool (for three-year-olds); two-, three-, or five-day Jr. Kindergarten (for four-year-olds); or Kindergarten.

We offer Preschool and Jr. Kindergarten programs for children ages three and four. Since children explore, discover, and learn through play, we offer an enriched environment for this exploration. Our programs include music and movement, gym time, crafts, sand/water tables, numerous play-based centres, and much more! For more information, visit our website. Voted Best Preschool by parents in the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 Calgary’s Child Parents’ Choice Awards. 

A Christian, loving, and nurturing environment where your child’s imagination is stimulated through exploration and discovery. Calgary’s first independent faith-based school, integrating faith and learning since 1963. At Calgary Christian School, we believe in developing the whole child and providing the tools for each to be successful as they discover their place in God’s world. Intellectually – Emotionally – Socially – Physically – Artistically: These five pillars of excellence embrace the cornerstone of our spiritual foundation.

At Vivo’s preschool, we’ll nurture your little one to become an active learner! We’ll help your child develop a growth mindset through a mix of fun activities that encourage curiosity and trying new things. 

Paperny Family JCC’s preschool programs aim to get your child ahead of the academic curve before they move into grade school. Our engaging programs are taught by qualified instructors and are offered from September through to June.

Check the website for specific locations in the Northeast and Northwest. Offering three program types: Pre-Kindergarten (for ages three to five, an early literacy preschool program combining learning and play, with options for two or three half-days per week); Kindergarten Enhancement (half-day child care programs for Kindergarten students); and Out-of-School Care (for Kindergarten to Grade 6).

Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in our own six schools across Calgary and those based in approved community preschools or childcare programs (our LEARN Program). 

River Valley School is an inclusive independent school providing exceptional education and character development to children in preschool (age three) to Grade 6.

Early language builds healthy minds. Early Talks free program for children under three years old, helps combat language isolation by increasing caregiver skills and capacity by promoting nurturing relationships; therefore, accelerating child language skill development. Infants and toddlers in Early Talks families vocalized about 50 more times each week during the program than their peers.

Bach Tots creates playful, high-quality performing arts experiences for babies, toddlers, and young children (ages newborn to six). Through music, dance, theatre, and puppetry, we offer relaxed, fuss-friendly performances and hands-on arts education. Designed especially for early childhood, Bach Tots invites families to explore big ideas through movement, storytelling, and joyful shared experiences together. 

At Between Friends, we offer social and recreational programs for people with disabilities to connect, grow, and belong.

Butterfield Acres has been bringing farm fun to city kids for years! 

We have something for the whole family – from blockbuster movies to favorite classics and concerts just for kids. Kids 12 and under can get $10 tickets to most concerts when accompanied by a guardian with a regular-priced ticket.

Dinosaur walks, virtual reptile shows, reptile show-and-tell birthday parties, and more! Reptile Parties are structured to appeal to different age groups and sizes. Kids meet up close with cold-blooded animals, such as friendly bearded dragons, amazing frilled dragons, colorful geckos, incredible snakes, and even tarantulas and scorpions! They may even come face-to-face with Faith, the eight-foot plus suriname red tailed boa constrictor!

Calgary Young People’s Theatre is proud to present drama Classes for youth ages four to 17! Join us as we explore exciting theatrical techniques and skills through various dramatic exercises and games. 

With hundreds of affordable, active, and creative programs, you will find something for everyone in your family. We offer a safe, non-competitive environment where children and adults can explore new activities, make friends, and develop new skills and interests in a safe environment. Proud to be the recipient of "Best Extracurricular Programs for School-Aged Children and Best Extracurricular Programs for Preschoolersl" in the Calgary’s Child 2026 Parents’ Choice Awards!

Flying Squirrel is true fun for the whole family where the rules of gravity no longer apply! Form your own extreme dodgeball team, slam dunk like a pro, practice your best aerial acrobatics, and much more! We are Canada’s premier destination for Birthday Parties! Our parties include setup, cleanup, and everything in between, with two locations in Calgary!

Your preschooler will gallop, skip, spin and jump all with a huge smile on their face in WeeBop™! Dance is Serious Fun at Free House® Dance Plus where we welcome, engage, and inspire all ages: kids, teens, and adults.

Take a step back in time at Heritage Park. Ride the authentic steam train, enjoy the antique midway, set sail on Calgary’s only paddle wheeler and more! With over 180 exhibits situated on 127 acres of pristine land in the heart of Calgary, Heritage Park is the perfect place to create your own historic memories.

When you attend a Celebrations Junior Show, you get all the excitement of live theatre and a delicious three-course lunch, but in a kid-friendly environment.

A gentle introduction to movement through sensory play, bonding, and early motor-skill development.

Some of our locations do offer special keyboard based group programs that cater to preschool children, ages three to five.  

Keep the kids active in the pool with group swim lessons starting at four months or check out private lessons offering a more customized approach.

From pattycake to Mozart, we have something for every little human in your life. Newborn and up.

As Licensed Family Paws Parent Educators, we are trained in the dynamics between dogs and children. Our goal is to help prepare your dog for the arrival of your baby and support you and your dog as your child grows and progresses through their milestones. We aim to build the relationship between your dog and child as they grow.

Phoenix is a non-profit, private, non-denominational, publicly accredited Alberta school located in Calgary. We customize education for each and every child and offer families with students pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9, Pre-School, Kindergarten, Blend-Ed, On-Line, and Home Education programs. Our one-of-a-kind “in the scene” themes change five times per year and host hundreds of curriculum-related, hands-on classes including language arts, science, phys-ed, math, music, art, social, cooking classes, and more!

Make your child’s birthday party extra special. Richard can present a 30- to 45-minute show with comedy, audience participation, and jaw-dropping magic. Suitable for ages three and up, Richard will tailor his show to the age of your birthday child.

Rocky Mountain Diving Club (RMDC) offers recreational Learn-to-Dive and pre-competitive programs for ages four and up.

For over 42 years, StoryBook Theatre has been entertaining families from all over Calgary with our award-winning professional, quality shows.

At Trico Centre, our Parent & Tot programs are a joyful introduction to learning and play–together. 

Active Living, part of the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, provides health and wellness programs, facilities, and educational opportunities that encourage lifelong active living for all. Our programs are open to the public and include health and fitness programs like group fitness classes and personal training, aquatic and First Aid certifications, sports programs, kids' programs starting at six months, and University of Calgary Summer Camps.

Create, connect and explore at Vivo; north-central Calgary’s place to skate, swim, learn, dance and play! Join us for family fun with a wide variety of unique and innovative programs and activities. Get active, get healthy, and do it together! 

Our passionate, expert instructors will help your child learn a sport, get better at it, and develop a lifelong love for being active. Ages three and up.

YMCA Calgary has seven health and wellness facilities, six child development centres with licensed child care, two outdoor camp sites, and over 60 community program sites serving all quadrants of the city. 

Targeted nutrition for growing bodies.

At Beaners Fun Cuts, our experienced stylists give the whole family great hair in a fun-filled atmosphere. Maybe it’s the themed chairs, movie screens or lollipops but we love kids, and they love us. We also offer clipper art, ear piercing, up-dos, braiding, baby’s first haircut with a certificate, and professional hair care products. Book online at one of three Calgary locations. Experience our haircuts!

Chotobaby is committed to providing quality baby products including baby clothing, baby gear, and baby accessories, along with exceptional customer service.

Coco Mango Kids provides silicone essentials for your babies and toddlers – silicone baby feeding sets, tableware, silicone bath toys, gifts for baby and more!

Sensory tables, activity kits, keepsake hand/footprint art!

Calgary’s one-stop pop-up for kids’ gear – Shop and Sell the Smart Way.

A thoughtfully curated collection of new and preloved baby, kids, and maternity essentials online, chosen with care to support sustainability and style.

KNOCKED is about finding what you need (new or preloved), passing along what you don’t, and knowing you’re part of a community that's right there with you.

Leyadoll specializes in creating beautiful, soft, non-toxic personalized dolls for babies, toddlers, and young children. Each one of their dolls is intentionally made to inspire imaginative play, family connection, and the making of lifelong memories. In the winter of 2025, Leyadoll launched its first office in North America here in Calgary, and looks forward to building meaningful connections with those in the community.

Capturing the things that set your heart on fire.

Your go-to destination for high-quality baby and toddler pajamas made from bamboo.

As a passionate mom-and-dad duo from Hong Kong, we're dedicated to providing cute and cozy essentials for little ones at affordable prices, making shopping easier for new parents.

Oyaco was established two decades ago by a desire to support the journey of Canadian parents and their families with safe, innovative and high-quality baby and maternity products.

Cloth diaper delivery service. 

Planning a birthday party could mean a lot of running around - especially if it means a lot of kids running around. That’s one of the reasons why we offer everything you need under one roof. At the Real Canadian Superstore, you can pick up the cake, the cake platter, the party platter, the party decorations, the party favors, and maybe even a party outfit for yourself because at these prices, it doesn’t need to be your birthday to treat yourself! Not just a store. Superstore.

We bring clean, clever, joy-filled experiences to families, schools, and businesses across Calgary.