Welcome to The Elbow Academy, where learning and laughter come together! We're all about creating meaningful connections among our caring educators, children, and families. Our mission is to craft nurturing environments that foster a strong sense of belonging, provide a safe and nourishing space for play and learning, and offer abundant opportunities for each child to reach their full potential. We firmly believe that learning happens naturally through play.
Child Safety
Seasonal Meals
Convenient Location
Childhood Educators
Child Safety
At Elbow Academy, your child’s safety is our top priority. We are committed to creating a secure and nurturing environment where every child feels protected, respected, and supported.
Seasonal Meals
At Elbow Academy, we serve fresh, nutritious meals tailored to each season. Our menu is carefully designed to include seasonal fruits, vegetables, and ingredients to support growing bodies and developing minds. We believe seasonal eating boosts immunity and ensures children get the best of nature’s offerings. All meals are prepared in a hygienic kitchen, following balanced diet guidelines. We accommodate dietary restrictions and ensure every child enjoys wholesome, delicious food daily.
Convenient location
Elbow Academy is located in a safe, accessible area that makes daily drop-offs and pick-ups easy for busy parents. We’re situated close to major roads and residential neighborhoods for added convenience. Ample parking and secure entry points ensure a stress-free experience for families. Our location also provides quick access to nearby parks and community centers, enriching our outdoor learning experiences. Whether you're commuting to work or home, Elbow Academy fits perfectly into your daily routine.
Childhood Educators
At Elbow Academy, our early childhood educators are passionate, qualified, and dedicated to nurturing every child's growth. They create a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore. Each educator brings specialized training in early childhood development and continuously updates their skills through professional learning. They closely observe and respond to each child’s interests and needs, fostering meaningful learning experiences. With patience, care, and expertise, our educators lay the foundation for a lifetime of confident learning.
The Quality Programs that are offered by us
Infants
Infants are curious and eager learners who explore the world through their senses and gentle interactions. At this stage, they begin to recognize faces, respond to sounds, and enjoy colorful toys and soft music. A nurturing environment helps build their emotional security and early developmental skills.
Toddlers
At Elbow Academy, we create a warm and caring environment where infants feel safe, loved, and secure. Our play-based approach encourages early learning through sensory play, music, and gentle movement. Infants begin to recognize voices, respond to smiles, and explore colorful toys that support their development.
Preschool
At Elbow Academy Preschool, we nurture young minds through playful learning and joyful exploration. Our curriculum supports early language, motor, and social skills through storytelling, art, music, and hands-on activities. Children are encouraged to ask questions, express themselves, and build friendships in a safe and caring space.
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Our Facilities
Academic Rooms
Play Area
Parking
Activity Rooms
In-House Kitchen
Empowering families through shared Resources
At Elbow Academy, we believe in empowering families by providing access to shared resources that support learning and development at home and school. Through workshops, learning kits, and open communication, we partner with parents in every step of their child’s journey. Sharing knowledge and tools strengthens the bond between families and educators. Together, we build a supportive community where children thrive.
Activities at Elbow Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elbow Academy blends play-based learning with an emergent curriculum, age-specific programs, caring educators, seasonal meals, and a strong focus on safety and belonging. It's this combination, not just one piece of it, that makes us stand out among day care and preschool programs in SW Calgary. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, build relationships, and grow a genuine love of learning, which is why so many families consider us the best preschool in Calgary for early childhood development.
Yes. Play builds the foundations of literacy, numeracy, communication, problem-solving, creativity, independence, and emotional regulation. As children grow, our educators layer in progressively more challenging experiences, stories, puzzles, experiments, discussions, and hands-on projects, so learning keeps pace with development. This approach is a big part of what sets the best preschool in Calgary apart from a standard childcare setting.
Safety comes first, every day, at our daycare in SW Calgary. Children are supervised at all times, and drop-off and pickup run through a sign-in/sign-out process. Kids are released only to adults you've authorized, and our team verifies the identity of anyone unfamiliar before releasing a child.
As a full-service day care and preschool in SW Calgary, we offer three programs, each built around a distinct stage of development:
- Infant Program: 12–19 months
- Toddler Program: 19–36 months
- Preschool Program: 36 months–6 years
Yes. We serve fresh, seasonal meals built around fruit, vegetables, and balanced nutrition, all prepared in-house. Dietary restrictions are accommodated, just let us know what your child needs.
Absolutely. Book a tour of our daycare in SW Calgary to walk through the space, meet our educators, learn how our programs work, and ask whatever's on your mind before you decide.
We follow Alberta's licensed ratios:
- 12–19 months: 1 educator per 4 children
- 19 months–3 years: 1 educator per 6 children
- 3–4 years: 1 educator per 8 children
- 4 years and older: 1 educator per 10 children
Our educators hold Level 2 or Level 3 ECE certification, current First Aid and CPR training, required background screening, and take part in ongoing professional development, another reason families trust us as the best preschool in Calgary.
Gently, and at your child's pace. We learn each child's routine, personality, and comfort items first, then introduce them gradually to educators, peers, and the daily rhythm, with extra one-on-one attention where it's needed. You'll stay in the loop through Brightwheel the whole time.
With a positive, age-appropriate approach. Our team helps children name their feelings, communicate, share, take turns, and build empathy, safety always comes first. If a pattern needs more attention, we'll talk it through with you directly.
