We offer comprehensive programs from 12 months to before and after school care, with facilities that include a large indoor climber, indoor gym, and a huge outdoor playground.
At Active Start Childcare Sage Hill, 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 Sage Hill 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 Blessed Marie Rose, Hawkwood, and more.
Book a tour today and see why Calgary families trust Active Start for daycare, preschool, kindergarten, and out-of-school care in Sage Hill.
Address
271 Sage Vly Cmn NW, Calgary, AB T3R 1T8
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)
Blessed Marie Rose · Mother Mary Greene · Msgr. Anderson · Our Lady Grace · Kenneth D Taylor · Hawkwood · Dalhousie · St. Josephine Bakhita. Transport for Grades 1–4 and PM Kindergarten.
Contact
403-275-1157
admin_sh@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
Curriculum & Teaching Approach – Montessori, Reggio, Discovery zones, fitness, nutrition.
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.
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 Sage Hill offers programs for children from the infant stage (12 to 18 months, depending on centre licensure) up through the school-age program (up to Grade 4), including Toddler Care, Preschool, and Out-of-School Care (OOSC).
We are committed to a balanced program that encourages positive social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional growth. Our curriculum provides a variety of multi-sensory and differentiated activities designed to ensure that children are actively engaged in a healthy balance of enriching activities.
Yes. Our comprehensive program includes 'In House' educational activities and age-appropriate themes that are incorporated into the daily schedule for all children at Active Start Sage Hill Calgary at no additional cost.
The Active Start Sage Hill centre operates Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closing on all Statutory Holidays.
Yes, the 'Kids in Motion' School Age Program at this location includes transportation services to and from designated local schools.
Active Start Sage Hill provides inviting and spacious environments designed for safety and stimulation. Facilities include an Indoor Gym and large Outdoor Playground spaces for physical development.
Yes. We feature a Healthy Habits Nutrition Program that provides a nutritious, child-approved menu. Our kitchens are allergy-sensitive and nut-free. Meals are typically included in the monthly tuition rate.
Tuition rates are based on your child's age, program enrollment (full-time, part-time), and whether you choose to include the meal plan. For the most up-to-date monthly rates, please visit the "Rates"section on our main company website, which details pricing effective for the Active Start Sage Hill 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 Sage Hill 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 Sage Hill office directly at 403-275-1157.
You can also reach us via email at admin_sh@activestartchildcare.ca for specific questions.
Note that tours are currently limited to families nearing the top of the waitlist.
We utilize clear and consistent communication methods, including Daily Feedback (often via a Parent App or during pick-up/drop-off), Monthly Newsletters detailing themes and events, and detailed Progress Reports sent out periodically to track milestones.
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