Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Child Care Partner in Calgary
Kids@ Churchill Park is a non-profit Calgary child care and family support agency that has pioneered quality early learning opportunities for over 50 years. Founded in 1970, we remain responsive to community needs while maintaining our status as a fully licensed organization serving over 600 children and families. Our team of 140 dedicated professionals includes certified educators with specialized training in early childhood development, first aid, and child safety protocols. We operate seven licensed centers across Calgary, Airdrie, and DeWinton, offering infant care, preschool programs, and before/after-school services. Our curriculum integrates Alberta's Flight framework with play-based learning to develop cognitive, social, and motor skills.We maintain strict staff-to-child ratios (1:3 for infants up to 1:10 for older children) and implement comprehensive safety measures including daily health checks and secure facility access. Our centralized kitchen provides nutritionist-approved meals featuring fresh produce, lean proteins, and whole foods. As a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board, we reinvest all resources into program enhancements and staff professional development. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures accommodations for children with special needs while maintaining transparent communication with families through digital platforms.
Services
Infant Care
Preschool Programs
After-School Care
Family Day Homes
Corporate Childcare
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years pioneering early childhood education in Calgary
- Certified educators with specialized early childhood development training
- Non-profit reinvestment ensures continuous program improvements
- Nutritionist-approved meals prepared fresh daily in our central kitchen
- Inclusive programs accommodating diverse needs and special requirements
What people say
Amazing staff
Clean organized facilities
Loving educators
School readiness focus
Excellent communication
Services
Infant Care
Our infant care program supports children under 19 months with nurturing environments and trained caregivers. We maintain strict 1:3 staff-to-child ratios to ensure personalized attention. Daily routines include sensory play, motor skill development, and early language stimulation through structured activities and responsive caregiving. All caregivers hold current first aid certifications and early childhood education credentials.
Preschool Programs
Designed for 3-5 year olds, our preschool programs focus on school readiness through play-based learning. Certified educators implement Alberta's Flight curriculum framework, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Activities include creative arts, science exploration, and outdoor learning experiences that foster independence and critical thinking skills in preparation for formal schooling.
After-School Care
Our after-school programs serve children kindergarten to grade 6 with structured enrichment activities. Certified staff facilitate homework support, STEM projects, and physical recreation in safe, supervised environments. Programs operate until 6:00 PM daily with special non-school day care options, helping working families balance schedules while promoting social development and academic support.
Family Day Homes
Licensed family day homes provide small-group childcare in home settings across Calgary and surrounding areas. All providers undergo rigorous screening including police checks and first aid training. Programs accommodate infants to 12-year-olds with personalized care plans, while regular monitoring ensures quality standards and compliance with provincial regulations for home-based childcare services.
Corporate Childcare
We partner with employers to deliver customized childcare solutions including on-site centers and subsidized care programs. Our corporate services help businesses attract talent through work-life balance benefits while maintaining quality standards. Solutions include backup care options, flexible scheduling, and employer-sponsored subsidies that reduce absenteeism and improve workforce productivity for Calgary-area companies.
People
Korrie-Mae Wiszniak
Chief Executive Officer
Visionary leader with 20+ years in early childhood education leadership. Former Montessori preschool CEO and custom home business co-founder. Specializes in strategic planning, operational excellence, and child-centric culture development while maintaining financial growth and program quality.
Caroline Tremblay
Chef
Professional chef managing our centralized kitchen operations. Develops nutritionist-approved menus featuring fresh, whole foods and in-house baking. Implements dietary accommodations for special needs while ensuring children receive balanced meals that support cognitive development and physical growth.
Thuy Nguyen
Treasurer
CPA with KPMG LLP's Risk Consulting practice. Provides financial governance expertise as board treasurer. Specializes in governance, risk management, and compliance with over 10 years of experience in strategic financial planning and internal audit processes.
Vera Blower
Board Member
Retired early childhood development expert with 40+ years experience. Former government child care policy advisor and Nunavut early education instructor. Brings frontline perspective to board governance while advocating for culturally responsive programming and community-based solutions.
Kirsty Sklar
Board Chair
Corporate law partner at Norton Rose Fulbright with focus on mergers and acquisitions. Parent of former Churchill Park students. Champions quality childcare access while applying corporate governance expertise to strategic planning and organizational development initiatives.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We care for children from infants (under 19 months) through grade 6, with specialized programs for each developmental stage.
Are meals provided?
Yes, our central kitchen provides fresh, nutritionist-approved meals and snacks daily, including dietary accommodations when needed.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use the HiMama app for daily updates, photos, and important notifications while maintaining open communication channels with educators.
Do you accept government subsidies?
Yes, our centers participate in Alberta's childcare subsidy program for eligible families with school-aged children.
What safety measures are in place?
All staff have vulnerable sector checks, first aid training, and child safety certifications with secure facility access protocols.
How are educators trained?
Our team holds Alberta Child Development Certifications with ongoing professional development in early childhood education best practices.
