The goal of the County of Grande Prairie Early Childhood Development Programs is to provide play-based learning in a safe and nurturing environment in which each child has the opportunity to develop to their potential socially, emotionally, physically, creatively and intellectually.

Playschool Programs

Applications for the 2025-2026 year is now open. Registration opened on March 1, 2025.

County Playschool programs will be offered in the following communities:

To register your application, please select the school of your choice.

County of Grande Prairie Playschool programs are child-centered and focus on delivering developmentally appropriate programming for three and four-year-old’s. Children can start the program the month they turn three and must be potty trained.

Our Early Childhood Development staff are licensed to plan and deliver programs based on the needs, interests, and developmental stage of the children.

For more information contact, Family and Child Development Coordinator at 780-532-9727 or by email.

NEW! The County will be offering “Sun n’ Fun” Parent and Tot Adventures in July and August. The Early Childhood Development team will be popping up around the county with fun games, crafts and opportunities to connect with your 0-6 year old kids and other families in your community.  No registration required - the County Events Calendar and Social Media pages will provide times and locations soon! 

Parent and Tot Programs

For children 0-6 years old and their parents/ caregivers. A drop-in style program where parents actively engage with their child in a fun, social environment that combines opportunities for free play, information sharing and structured play activities. Provided at no charge through FCSS funding.

Program LocationDays/time

Bezanson - Knelsen Centre

Tuesdays

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 

 Dates

 

  • April 1st
  • April 8th
  • April 15th
  • April 22nd
  • April 29th
  • May 6th
  • May 13th
  • May 20th
  • May 27th
  • June 3rd
  • June 10th
  • June 17th (Last Day)

Clairmont - Wellington Resource Centre

Thursdays

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 Dates

 

  • April 3 (NO P&T)
  • April 10
  • April 17
  • April 24
  • May 1 
  • May 8
  • May 15
  • May 22
  • May 29
  • June 5
  • June 12
  • June 19 (Last Day)

 

Five Mile Hall

Wednesdays 2nd & 4th of the month

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

 Dates

 

  • April 9th
  • April 23rd
  • May 14th
  • May 28th
  • June 11th (Last Day)

Hythe - Family and Community Support Services Office

 Wednesday 1st & 3rd of the month 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 Dates

 

  • April 2nd 
  • April 16th (No P&T)
  • May 7th
  • May 21st
  • June 4th
  • June 18th (Last Day)

Saskatoon Lake Hall 

Mondays 2nd & 4th of the month 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

 Dates 

 

  • April 14th
  • April 28th (NO P&T)
  • May 12th
  • May 26th
  • June 9th (Last Day)