Early Childhood Services (ECS)
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Possibility to Ability
Empowering lives through inclusive education and community support
Who We Serve
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Children approximately 2.5 to 6 years of age
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Eligible for Program Unit Funding (PUF)
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Learners with severe developmental delays, including speech and language, emotional or behavioural development,
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physical, cognitive, or medical needs
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Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
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(FASD), visual or hearing impairments, and motor delays
Our Approach
At Elves, learning is individualized, strengths-based, and developmentally appropriate. Complex skills are broken into
manageable steps and reinforced through repetition, positive encouragement, and play-based experiences.
Children learn in small classroom settings with high staff-to-learner ratios. Classroom groupings are based on
developmental levels and abilities, allowing each learner to receive the support they need while engaging with peers in
meaningful ways.​
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Communication and language development
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Social and emotional regulation
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Fine and gross motor skills
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Early literacy and numeracy
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Classroom readiness and daily living skills
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A Day at Elves
Our structured daily schedules are designed to provide engaging, therapeutic, and developmentally appropriate learning
experiences. See what a typical day looks like at our ECS programs.
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View Daily Schedules
Learning Environments
Our classrooms are thoughtfully designed to support diverse learning needs. Depending on the program and learners,
environments may include sensory-friendly spaces, adaptive equipment, accessible gyms and playgrounds, and assistive
technology such as communication devices and interactive learning tools.
Family Partnerships
We believe families are essential partners in a child's learning journey. Ongoing communication between home and school
helps ensure consistency and shared understanding. Families may receive regular updates, opportunities for home visits,
access to family-oriented programming sessions, and referrals to community resources.
Additional Supports
Elves works alongside a range of professionals to support each child's development. Supports may include speech and
language therapy, occupational and physical therapy, nursing and health supports, behavioural consultation, and family
support services. External referrals are coordinated when appropriate.
Locations
Early Childhood Services are offered at two Edmonton locations:
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The Elves Child Development Centre
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The Elves Adult & Youth Centre.
Program options and schedules are determined based on each learner's needs.
Next Steps
Families interested in Early Childhood Services at Elves are encouraged to book a tour, ask questions about eligibility and programming, or submit an admission inquiry to begin the enrollment process.