Eau Claire Child Care

Eau Claire

Our Centre

Welcome to Kids & Company Eau Claire!

Our Eau Claire centre opened in 2009 and is located in the historic Hard Rock Café, across from the Eau Claire Market. Even though we’re in the heart of downtown Calgary, we are lucky to have 12 designated parking spots in front of the centre for pick-up and drop-off.

This location has 11 classrooms that can accommodate 145 children in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, and School Age programs. These programs are accessible through full-time, part-time, or backup care.

Inside we have a bright and beautiful space with large windows to create a warm and inviting space for children to learn and grow. Each classroom is equipped with a password-protected webcam and toys that support our emergent curriculum and learn-through-play philosophy.

On the outside, our building backs onto the scenic Prince’s Island Park along the Bow River and is surrounded by nature. Children have a clear view of the park from our playground and frequently see wildlife in their natural habitat and hear water streaming while doing their outdoor activities!

Children are provided with a hot lunch and 3 snacks each day, catered by our Kidco Kitchen. The Kidco Kitchen is founded on a fresh-from-scratch philosophy and our food contains no additives, preservatives, artificial flavours or colours. Learn more here.

Subsidies are accepted in Alberta for families who qualify. Contact the Centre Director for more information.

Let’s Meet!

If you’re interested in our Eau Claire location, please fill out the inquiry form below. You can indicate multiple locations in the comment section if you are unsure about your top choice.

Once submitted, one of our Parent Customer Care representatives will reach out via phone or email within 24 hours (48 hours on weekends and holidays). During that exchange, you’ll be able to ask questions, learn more about fees, book a tour, and find the best suited location for your child.

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Our Centre Information

Address

Eau Claire
101 Barclay Parade S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4R3

Contact Information

403.266.6691
eauclaire@kidsandcompany.com

Centre Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Parking

There are 12 designated spaces directly in front of the centre for parents to park for pick-up and drop-off from 7AM to 6PM daily.

Meet the Director

My name is Audrie Dasalla and I am the Centre Director at Kids & Company Eau Claire. Our centre is very welcoming with bright colours and big windows that allow natural sunlight in our classrooms all day long. A typical day at Eau Claire includes unique Kids & Company programs such as Alpha Mania (reading), Mini Masters (art), Munchkinetics (movement), Music and French. When new parents visit our centre, I can’t help but boast about our amazing programs. Not only do the children love them, but they encourage creativity, self-expression, physical coordination and a love for learning that gives them a great foundation for kindergarten and beyond. To let you know a bit more about me, I hold a Degree of Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education and a Child Development Supervisor (Level III) Certificate. I have been working in the child care field for well over a decade and with Kids & Company since 2009. It was then that I became passionate about working with families and caregivers with multicultural backgrounds. I have a wonderful and adorable son named Julian. We love to spend time together watching movies, playing video games, taking adventures, swimming, reading books and playing sports. I also love cooking, listening to music and hanging out with old friends and relatives. Now that you know more about me, I would love to learn more about you and your family! Visit our Eau Claire centre for a chance to see if Kids & Company would be a good fit for your family. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have about our various programs and offerings!

Audrie Dasalla

Programs Offered

Infants
- Kids & Company’s Infant program welcomes newborns up to roughly 18 months. Infants learn about the world around them through their senses, so exploration is critical to their development. Nurturing educators support the children while they take in their surroundings, encouraging them to experience everything the classroom offers; be it creative art, exploring with blocks, listening to songs or engaging in story-time. Our infant program encourages children to follow their own established routines, while becoming comfortable and secure in a new group setting.
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Toddlers
- Kids & Company’s Toddler program is for children between the ages of roughly 18 months and 2.5 years. Toddlers are mobile and eager to explore their environment. As they strive for independence, our educators use an Emergent curriculum approach to learning that supports each child’s individuality. Some of the most important learning outcomes of our toddler program are language development, socialization, self-help skills, and the development of fine and gross motor skills.
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Preschool
- Kids & Company’s Preschool program is designed for children between the ages of roughly 2.5 - 5 years. Our educators interact, observe and interpret the interests of our children to encourage discoveries. Our Preschool program provides a foundation for developing greater independence and problem-solving skills; the program integrates new concepts into our children’s world view, promotes sharing and mutual respect, and prepares them for Kindergarten.
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Kindergarten Programs
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