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Early Childhood Development Programs

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 opens 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.

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 Locations, Days, and Times

Tuesdays

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

  • September 9, 2025

  • September 16, 2025

  • September 23, 2025

  • October 7, 2025

  • October 14, 2025

  • October 21, 2025

  • October 28, 2025

  • November 4, 2025

  • November 18, 2025

  • November 25, 2025

  • December 2, 2025

  • December 9, 2025

  • December 16, 2025

  • January 6, 2026

  • January 13, 2026

  • January 20, 2026

  • January 27, 2026

  • February 3, 2026

  • February 10, 2026

  • February 17, 2026

  • February 24, 2026

  • March 3, 2026

  • March 10, 2026

  • March 24, 2026

  • March 31, 2026

  • April 7, 2026

  • April 14, 2026

  • April 21, 2026

  • April 28, 2026

  • May 5, 2026

  • May 12, 2026

  • May 19, 2026

  • May 26, 2026

  • June 2, 2026

  • June 9, 2026

  • June 16, 2026

Thursdays

10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

  • September 4, 2025

  • September 11, 2025

  • September 18, 2025

  • September 25, 2025

  • October 2, 2025

  • October 9, 2025

  • October 16, 2025

  • October 23, 2025

  • October 30, 2025

  • November 6, 2025

  • November 20, 2025

  • November 27, 2025

  • December 4, 2025

  • December 11, 2025

  • December 18, 2025

  • January 8, 2026

  • January 15, 2026

  • January 22, 2026

  • January 29, 2026

  • February 5, 2026

  • February 12, 2026

  • February 19, 2026

  • February 26, 2026

  • March 5, 2026

  • March 12, 2026

  • March 19, 2026

  • March 26, 2026

  • April 2, 2026

  • April 9, 2026

  • April 16, 2026

  • April 23, 2026

  • April 30, 2026

  • May 7, 2026

  • May 14, 2026

  • May 21, 2026

  • May 28, 2026

  • June 4, 2026

  • June 11, 2026

  • June 18, 2026

Wednesdays 2nd & 4th of the month

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 

  • September 10, 2025

  • September 24, 2025

  • October 8, 2025

  • October 22, 2025

  • November 12, 2025

  • November 26, 2025

  • December 10, 2025

  • January 14, 2026

  • January 28, 2026

  • February 11, 2026

  • February 25, 2026

  • March 11, 2026

  • March 25, 2026

  • April 8, 2026

  • April 22, 2026

  • May 13, 2026

  • May 27, 2026

  • June 10, 2026

  • June 24, 2026

Wednesday 1st & 3rd of the month

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • September 3, 2025

  • September 17, 2025

  • October 1, 2025

  • October 15, 2025

  • November 5, 2025

  • November 19, 2025

  • December 3, 2025

  • January 7, 2026

  • January 21, 2026

  • February 4, 2026

  • February 18, 2026

  • March 4, 2026

  • March 18, 2026

  • April 1, 2026

  • April 15, 2026

  • May 6, 2026

  • May 20, 2026

  • June 3, 2026

  • June 17, 2026

Mondays 2nd & 4th of the month

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

  • September 8, 2025

  • September 22, 2025

  • October 27, 2025

  • November 10, 2025

  • November 24, 2025

  • December 8, 2025

  • January 13, 2026

  • January 27, 2026

  • February 10, 2026

  • February 24, 2026

  • March 9, 2026

  • March 23, 2026

  • April 13, 2026

  • April 27, 2026

  • May 11, 2026

  • June 8, 2026

Contact Us

Family and Community Support Services
408, 9915 - 102 Ave
Clairmont, AB
T8X 5A4

Phone: 780-567-5584
Fax: 780-567-5575
Email:  fcss@countygp.ab.ca

 

 

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