Five Classrooms Built Around How Children Grow
Every child grows at their own pace. At The Hills Childcare & Out of School Care, our 3,000 sq. ft. facility is thoughtfully organized into five age-specific homerooms so children receive developmentally tailored care, interactive stations, and joyful peer connections.
Age Range
3 Months – 19 Months
Additional Classroom View • Room 01
The Hills Childcare Climbers Room (3 Months to 19 Months) with infant feeding chairs, low sensory table, and nursery cribs
The Climbers Classroom
A gentle, sensory-rich nursery designed for secure attachment, individualized routines, and joyful early discovery.
In the Climbers Room, our youngest learners are nurtured in a calm, warm, and responsive environment. Educators work closely with parents to mirror home feeding and nap schedules while introducing tummy time on our cushioned mat, pull-up mirror bar exploration, foam climbing ramps, and affectionate interactions.
Age Range
19 Months – 3 Years
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Trackers Toddler Room at The Hills Childcare featuring gross-motor crawl tunnel, stepping leaves, and activity tables
The Trackers Classroom
Active, curiosity-driven learning for toddlers building language, motor confidence, friendship, and independence.
Toddlers in the Trackers Room are natural explorers on the move! Our educators act as co-players and observers, guiding children through indoor crawl tunnels, color-sorting sensory invitations, expressive language games, and outdoor nature play.
Age Range
3 Years – 5 Years
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Hikers Preschool Classroom at The Hills Childcare with wooden dramatic play kitchen, Family Photo Tree, and group learning tables
The Hikers Classroom
Play-based preschool rooted in Alberta's Flight framework, sparking STEM curiosity, literacy, creativity, and empathy.
Our Hikers Room empowers 3-to-5-year-olds to investigate how the world works. With a full wooden dramatic play kitchen, collaborative group tables, storybook racks, and our wall-mounted Homeroom Family Tree, children build confidence and emotional self-regulation.
Age Range
4 Years – 5 Years
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Explorers Pre-K Classroom with A-to-Z alphabet pond rug, reading sofa, book display, and Family Photo Tree
The Explorers Classroom
Focused school-readiness adventures combining foundational literacy, math, inquiry projects, and confident routines.
Designed specifically for 4-and-5-year-olds preparing for Kindergarten, the Explorers Room blends joyful child-led inquiry with structured school-readiness habits around our A–Z alphabet pond rug, cozy reading corner, and hands-on STEM stations.
Age Range
Kindergarten – 12 Years
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Adventurers Out of School Care Room with open birch shelves, building blocks, art drying rack, and activity rug
The Adventurers Classroom
Engaging before- and after-school care, PD day camps, STEM clubs, creative arts, and homework support for school-age kids.
The Adventurers OSC Room is a welcoming hub where Kindergarten to 12-year-old students unwind, connect with friends, and pursue exciting clubs before and after school. We provide nutritious snacks, outdoor recreation, board games, STEM building blocks, and full-day care on school closure days.
Balanced Daily Routine & Joyful Rhythms
Consistent, predictable routines help children feel safe and confident while leaving plenty of room for spontaneous child-led play, outdoor discovery, and rest.
Warm Welcome & Free Exploration
Children arrive, greet educators, and ease into the day with table toys, reading corners, and sensory invitations.
Handwashing & Nutritious Morning Snack
Fresh fruit, whole grains, and dairy/alternatives served family-style in our 100% nut-free classrooms.
Morning Circle & Flight Curriculum Stations
Songs on our A–Z carpet, storytelling, and child-led learning stations (STEM, dramatic play kitchen, art, and literacy).
Outdoor Nature Play / Exercise & Yoga
Active gross-motor play in our fenced outdoor yard or indoor yoga, crawl tunnels, and movement sessions.
Homestyle Lunch Together
Warm, culturally diverse, nutritious meals prepared on-site according to Alberta's Food Guide.
Rest, Nap Time & Quiet Activities
Soothing music and rest in wooden cribs/cots for younger rooms; quiet reading, puzzles, and mindfulness for older children.
Afternoon Snack & Hydration
Healthy afternoon snack and social conversation as children recharge for afternoon adventures.
Afternoon Inquiry, Music, STEM & Outdoor Play
Group games, creative arts, OSC arrival for school-age Adventurers, and outdoor exploration.
Small-Group Play, HiMama Updates & Family Pick-Up
Table games, construction play, and warm daily check-ins with parents as children head home.