CARING FOR YOUR CHILD’S MIND, BODY AND SOUL
If you’re looking for a Daycare in Marda Loop and a unique opportunity to have an experienced teachers with a passion for education care for your child, then Little Heartprints Academy is the place for your child!
Little Heartprints Academy is a daycare that follows a Montessori and Reggio inspired approach to learning.
We believe in the power of early childhood education to help build a strong foundation for everything that follows. In the first six years of life, children develop beliefs and attitudes about themselves and their place in the world. We strive to help them develop confidence and maintain a sense of wonder, and curiosity in an environment that celebrates their individuality and limitless capacity as learners.
Join Little Heartprints Academy to embark on this exciting journey for your little one!
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide quality individualized care and education to young children. We focus on the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of the child. We want to instill in children a love of learning by giving them opportunities to express themselves and take risks in a safe, supportive and stimulating environment. With support and guidance from the educators, we want children to become independent, responsible individuals that respect themselves, others and their environment.
Our Vision
Our vision is that children will be better equipped for the world we live in today; to be able to navigate the world with more creativity, independence, strength, and to lead this world with more kindness and empathy. We want children to grow up being confident and to be life long learners.
What makes Little Heartprints Unique?
Owned and operated by a highly experienced educator with over 20 years of teaching expertise and a strong background in Early childhood development, who is also a proud mom of two boys.
Smaller class sizes = more personalized care and attention, enabling us to truly understand your child’s interests and passions. This helps us tailor a curriculum specifically designed to support their unique developmental needs
A “Heart Garden” where we will grow some of our own vegetables to be cooked by our in-house chef. Children will learn about where food comes from & sustainability
Programs we offer
Toddler Program
19 MONTHS TO 3 YEARS OLD
Preschool Program
3 YEARS OLD TO 5 YEARS OLD
Child Care Subsidy
As a Licensed Daycare, families could be eligible to apply for Childcare subsidy to help with the cost of daycare. Please note that subsidy approval is a parent/guardian responsibility and is to be applied for prior to commencing at the Academy. Parents are responsible for paying the full childcare fee until subsidy approval is received by the centre.
Testimonials
“Our daughter has been at Little Heartprints Academy for over 2 years now and we are so happy we made the change. We really liked the curriculum-based approach that challenges the children and prepares them with the skills they will need as they start school.
The spaces are clean and we are always amazed at the variety of quality and healthy food that is prepared. Doreen and her staff are amazing with the kids and have created a great community we are so happy to be apart of.
I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Little Heartprints to anyone looking for quality childcare”
— Chad
“Unparalleled quality in early education. Beautiful and clean facilities and delicious. homemade multi-cultural meals. Most importantly, exceptional caretakers. Where do I start... It it so difficult to leave the care of your children in the hands of someone else. Both my children attend/ed Little Heart Prints and I can't really say enough wonderful things about the community that has been built around this preschool. You will find consistent, incredible caregivers who are life-long learners and passionate educators at Little Heart Prints. The kids are happy, the teachers are happy - both my kids loved/love this place, my oldest has gone on to thrive in elementary school. I love that I can feel confident that my own values are being reinforced in though outdoor play, literacy, independent learning though play, and sharing of social and cultural norms and traditions. Is there an option to leave 6 stars? This place is the best”.
— Jenelle
I can’t imagine I could ever a find a daycare that provides a better environment than what Doreen and the staff at Little Heartprints do. On top of a set curriculum the teachers also work with the students to help cater the curriculum to their interests. I have seen them work on a variety of topics from polar bear habitats to the life cycles of a turtle. They have mindful minutes, practice yoga and teach simple breathing techniques for children to utilize when feeling those big feelings.
The food is nutritious and varied. The rooms are clean with rotating, open ended toys to give children space to create. The staff is kind and wildly patient. The class sizes are small which allows all the staff so much opportunity to get to know each individual child and for each child to know each other.
Doreen has created a special space and we are so happy to apart of the Little Heart Prints community.
— PAIGE
We now have Two locations!
LHP I: 1915 33 avenue SW Calgary, AB
LHP II: 2012 26th avenue SW Calgary, AB
We do have an extensive waitlist at this time, but if you wish to put your child’s name on it, please contact me.
Thank you!