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Full-Day Preschool & Kindergarten
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WHERE CURIOSITY MEETS CREATIVITY
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Join us for a STEAM+L Discovery Open House- March 21, 2026 from 12pm to 2pm
📍 10103A Hidden Valley Dr NW, Calgary
Our Exclusive STEAM+L™ Curriculum
Our Exclusive STEAM+L™ Curriculum
At Ready2Grow Preschool Academy, STEAM + L™ blends Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, Literacy & Languages into an engaging, hands-on curriculum.
By integrating these areas of learning, children learn to ask thoughtful questions, explore, analyze, and make informed decisions, cultivating a lasting curiosity and love for discovery.
S – Science 🌱 (Explore & Discover)
Hands-on discovery, experiments, and nature exploration
T – Technology 💻 (Learn How Things Work)
Digital tools and simple gadgets teach kids how technology shapes our world.
E – Engineering 🛠️ (Build & Solve)
Design, test, and create solutions like little engineers with fun, hands-on learning.
A – Art 🎨 (Create & Imagine)
Creative expression through drawing, painting, and music
M – Math 🔢 (Count, Measure & Explore)
Patterns, counting, measuring, sorting, and spatial awareness
L – Literacy & Languages 📚 (Read, Write & Communicate)
Phonemic awareness, reading, early writing, bilingual words
Why STEAM+L™ matters in Early Childhood Education
Did you know that 90% of a child’s brain development happens before the age of five? At this critical stage, children are naturally curious-exploring like scientists, building like engineers, expressing like artists, and communicating like storytellers. Our STEAM+L™ approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math + Literacy & Languages) channels that curiosity into purposeful, play-based learning, right when their brains are most ready to absorb, explore, and grow. Starting early doesn’t just make learning fun, it makes it foundational.
As the world rapidly evolves with technology and AI, studies show that over 65% of the jobs today's preschoolers will hold in the future don’t even exist yet. To succeed in this unknown future, children will need more than memorized facts. They’ll need creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability. A strong start in STEAM+L ensures your child is not only school-ready, but FUTURE-READY.
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Nature as Our STEAM+L™ Lab
Located just steps from the lush green trails and playgrounds of Hidden Valley Park, our preschool takes full advantage of this natural treasure. We believe STEAM learning thrives not just indoors, but outdoors, where science, technology, engineering, art, and math come alive through nature exploration. Whether it's studying plant life on a nature walk, measuring leaves, sketching natural patterns, or building structures with found materials, the park becomes an extension of our classroom. Children are encouraged to observe, ask questions, experiment, and engage with the environment helping spark curiosity and deepening their understanding of the world around them.
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Our Promise of Excellence
Our Promise of Excellence
Curriculum Excellence
Curriculum Excellence: Above Provincial Standards
Curriculum Excellence: Above Provincial Standards
Integrated Learning: STEAM+Literacy/ Languages™
Balanced Learning: Play-Based Exploration +Academic Learning
Balanced Learning: Play-Based Exploration +Academic Learning
Growth Milestones and Recognition: Graduation & Certificate
Growth Milestones and Recognition: Graduation & Certificate
Flexible Options and Scheduling
Full-Day Learning, School-Ready Routine with Flexible Schedule Options
Begin Your Child's Journey: Ages 2.5 to 5 years
Begin Your Child's Journey: Ages 2.5 to 5 years
Kindergarten Program: Excellence in Early Education
Kindergarten Program: Excellence in Early Education
Transitional Support: Preparing for the next step in their educational journey
Expert Care and Support
Expert Care: Certified Early Childhood Educators
Expert Care: Certified Early Childhood Educators
Hands-On Learning: Field Trips & Special Visitors
Hands-On Learning: Field Trips & Special Visitors
Collaborative Support:
Partnership with Early Intervention agencies
Coming Soon: Parented Program for under 2s
Coming Soon: Parented Program for under 2s
Parent and Community Engagement
Regular Photos and Updates via Parent Communication app
Regular Photos and Updates via Parent Communication app
Stay Engaged: Monthly Insights into Your Child’s Learning Journey
One-on-One Parent Teacher meetings
Academic and Developmental Progress Reports
Benefits of STEAM+L™ Learning at Ready2Grow
Benefits of STEAM+L™ Learning at Ready2Grow
Academic Enrichment Through Play
Project-based learning that makes complex ideas fun and age-appropriate
Creativity Meets Critical Thinking
Children learn to imagine, build, question, and solve every single day
Builds Smart Problem-Solvers
Encourages logical thinking, experimentation, and confidence
Strong Start in Literacy
Phonemic awareness, early writing, and second-language vocabulary
Math & Science Made Fun
Patterns, numbers, and discovery through playful exploration
Real-World Learning Through Play
Tools like cameras, binoculars, and magnifiers connect classroom learning to the world around them.
Teamwork & Social Growth
Group projects teach empathy, cooperation, and communication
Confidence That Lasts
Kids develop independence and resilience as they explore, create, and succeed in new challenges.
Kindergarten-Ready & Beyond
A strong academic and emotional foundation prepares children for school and life.
A lifelong love for discovery
Joyful, curiosity-driven learning sparks a lasting excitement for discovery.
Builds Smart Problem-Solvers
Encourages logical thinking, experimentation, and confidence
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