We offer daycare, preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and before/after-school care for Calgary families, serving children from 12 months to school age.
At Active Start Childcare Country Hills, we provide warm, inquiry-based child care and daycare for children from 12 months to school age in Calgary. Our qualified early childhood educators create a safe, nurturing space where curiosity leads the way — blending literacy and numeracy foundations with hands-on art, STEAM, movement, and nature exploration.
Families across Country Hills and the surrounding Calgary communities choose us for licensed, accredited child care close to home. From infant and toddler care to preschool, kindergarten, and out-of-school care, our programs are shaped around each stage of development and the local schools we serve — including Ascension of our Lord, Coventry Hills, and more.
Book a tour today and see why Calgary families trust Active Start for daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and out-of-school care in Country Hills.
Address
Mon–
Hours
Mon–Fri, 6:30am-6:00pm
Ages
12 months to school age
Programs
Toddler · Preschool / Pre-K · Kindergarten · Out-of-School Care
Schools Served (Transport)
Ascension of our Lord · Buffalo Rubbing Stone · Coventry Hills · Northern Lights · Panorama Hills · Simons Valley · St. Clare · St. Jerome. Transport for Grades 1–4 and PM Kindergarten.
Contact
825-222-8744
admin_ch@activestartchildcare.ca
(50-99hrs / month)
12 months to Pre-Kindergarten:
$230/m (meals included)
2 Day Program: Choose two set days per week, with schedule changes requiring one month's notice, subject to availability.
*Rates effective June 1 2025
(100+hrs / month)
12 months to Pre-Kindergarten:
$326.25/m (meals included)
3 Day Program: Choose three set days per week, with schedule changes requiring one month's notice, subject to availability.
*Rates effective June 1 2025
(100+hrs / month)
12 month to Pre-Kindergarten:
$326.25/m (without meals).
$501.25/m (meals Included).
5 Day Program: Care is available during operating hours Monday to Friday, giving parents full flexibility on attendance times.
Meals Program: Parents who choose not to include meals must ensure their child has a healthy, well-portioned breakfast, lunch, and snack packed every day that does not require heating or refrigeration.
*Rates effective April 1 2025
Kindergarten:
$326.25/m (without meals).
$501.25/m (meals Included).
Our Kinder program includes school transportation at no additional cost and provides care during out-of-school hours as well as on non-school days.
Meals Program: Parents who choose not to include meals must ensure their child has a healthy, well-portioned breakfast, lunch, and snack packed every day that does not require heating or refrigeration.
*Rates effective April 1 2025
Grades 1-4
Before/ After School Care
Sept-June:
$719/m
July/Aug:
$1,055/m
Our Grade 1-4 fee is all-inclusive, covering breakfast, snacks, and school transportation at no extra cost.Additional subsidy based on income, is available for this program only.
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*Rates effective April 1 2025
Children learn best when their natural curiosity leads the way. At Active Start, educators design environments and experiences that invite children to ask questions, test ideas, and express themselves through play. We blend literacy and numeracy foundations with hands-on activities in art, STEAM, movement, and nature exploration—so skills grow alongside confidence and love of learning.
Curriculum & Teaching Approach – Montessori, Reggio, Discovery zones, fitness, nutrition.
Hear from our community.
The front desk staff are very friendly when we check-in and the teachers always have a positive attitude and genuinely care about each kid in the room. The facility is new and very clean, with lots of space in the rooms for kids to play. The daily updates on the app are very useful. It’s nice to see a daily description and photos of what the kids are learning and what types of activities they're participating in.
She has tried different ones but this one is her favourite. The staff are always welcoming to kids and I have personally seen a huge development in my child. She learns something new every day and she shares with us as well."
He is clearly active throughout the day and his development has skyrocketed since we began. I can tell by our conversations in the car on the way home what he has learned about and how excited he is. Our son has some health issues so communication is HUGE to us. The staff keep us informed of everything and we trust them completely. I would highly recommend Active Start to others."
Active Start Country Hills offers programs for infants (12 to 18 months, depending on centre licensure), Toddler Care, Preschool and Pre-Kinder Program, and the Out-of-School Care (OOSC) program for school-age children up to Grade 4.
We believe in providing dynamic, inter-active, child-centred activities to meet all developmental needs: social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional. Our teachers use multi-sensory and differentiated activities to motivate and personalize learning.
Yes. All children enrolled at Active Start Country Hills Calgary benefit from our integrated, age-appropriate educational activities, including Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Programs, at no extra cost beyond the monthly tuition.
The Active Start Country Hills centre operates Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and is closed on all Statutory Holidays.
Yes, the 'Kids in Motion' School Age Program at Active Start Country Hills provides transportation services to and from designated local schools.
Active Start Country Hills provides safe, spacious, and inviting environments, including dedicated areas for physical activity such as an Indoor Gym and large Outdoor Playgrounds designed to promote gross motor skills and team work.
We adhere to a strict Healthy Habits Nutrition Program, providing a nutritious, child-approved, allergy-sensitive, and nut-free menu. Meals are typically included in the monthly rate.
Tuition rates are based on your child's age, program enrollment (full-time, part-time), and meal plan choice. For the most up-to-date monthly rates, please visit the "Rates" section on our main company website, which details pricing effective for the ActiveStart Country Hills Calgary location.
Please visit the "Register" section of our website to check current availability and complete the online enrollment application. Alternatively, you can call the specific Country Hills location to discuss waitlist information and complete the enrollment process.
We encourage families to tour our facility! To book a tour, please call our Active Start Country Hills office directly at 825-222-8744.
You can also reach us via email at admin_ch@activestartchildcare.ca for specific questions.
Note that tours are currently limited to families nearing the top of the waitlist.
We maintain clear communication through Daily Feedback (via a Parent App or at pick-up/drop-off), detailed Monthly Newsletters, and individual Progress Reports sent home multiple times per year to track developmental and academic progress.
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