LCSD Early Learning Foundations
Nurturing Our Littlest Learner–With Great Love!
Every Bright Future Begins with a Strong Start
At Lakeland Catholic School Division, we believe the earliest years of learning lay the foundation for lifelong success. LCSD Early Learning Foundations is our intentional approach to Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten, designed to nurture faith, learning, confidence, and belonging during a child's most important developmental years.
Created by our System Excellence Team, LCSD Early Learning Foundations supports young learners through purposeful instruction, meaningful relationships, play-based exploration, and faith-filled learning experiences that prepare children for success in school and beyond.
Why Early Learning Matters
A strong early learning experience helps children develop:
Early literacy and language skills
Foundational numeracy understanding
Confidence and independence
Social and emotional development
School readiness skills
A love of learning
Faith formation within a Christ-centred environment
Our educators create welcoming classrooms where every child is known, valued, and supported as a child of God.
The Lakeland Catholic Difference
LCSD Early Learning Foundations provides:
Full-day Kindergarten at no additional cost
Certified teachers and educators
Faith-filled learning environments
Strong literacy and numeracy foundations
Purposeful play and exploration
A focus on confidence, belonging, and school readiness
Early Learning Pathways
Preschool (PK3 & PK4)
A gentle introduction to learning through play, exploration, language development, routines, and relationship-building.
Kindergarten
A full-day program with a certified educator that develops academic, social, emotional, and spiritual foundations while preparing students for a successful transition into Grade 1.
Register Today!
Registration for Preschool and Kindergarten is now open.
Families are encouraged to explore the opportunities available within Lakeland Catholic School Division and discover how a strong, Christ-centred start helps children thrive.
👉 Register Online:
https://www.lrcssd.ca/page/register-at-lakeland-catholic
Child Care Subsidy
Eligible lower-income families may apply for a child care subsidy to help offset program costs. Applications are available through the Government of Alberta: website.
Christ Our Model. Children Our Focus.