Questions parents ask us

Children from 12 months through school age. Our program groups are Twinkles (12 to 18 months), Moonbeams (19 months to 2 years), CASA Toddler (2 to 3 years), CASA Preschool (3 to 6 years) and ROOTS (out of school care and summer camp). Please contact us to confirm current availability and the age eligibility for a specific start date.

We combine Montessori-inspired learning, intentional character development and a supportive community. We also provide additional classroom staffing beyond required licensing ratios.

Montessori-inspired learning emphasizes purposeful hands-on experiences, independence, concentration, exploration and respect for each child’s developing abilities.

We’re open Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.. We’re closed on statutory holidays, for a holiday break at the end of December, and for a few other days each year.

Arrival from 6:30 a.m., breakfast, circle time, the Montessori work cycle, outdoor play, lunch, a nap or quiet rest, an afternoon snack, more activities, and pickup from 4 to 6 p.m.

Music, Dance, French and Taekwondo are part of the week at The Stars, at no extra cost.

Yes. ROOTS is our out of school care and summer camp for school-age children: before and after school, on school holidays and over the summer. We serve families and schools on the north side of Lethbridge.

Yes. We have our own outdoor play area beside the centre, and the park across the street.

Full-time childcare is $326.25 a month and part-time childcare is $230.00 a month. The food program is $100.00 a month, and there is a one-time registration fee of $180. Fees are as of October 2026.

Before-school care is $275.00 a month, after-school care is $555.00 a month, and both together are $600.00 a month.

Yes. We’re approved for Alberta’s child care subsidy and the affordability grant. You can check what you may qualify for on the Government of Alberta website.

Start by booking a tour. We’ll discuss your child’s age, needs, program fit, availability and the steps required to enrol.

The application form, any medical reports, any allergy or medication documentation, and up-to-date immunization records.

Labelled water bottle, Indoor shoes, Hat, Extra clothes. We’ll tell you about anything else your child’s room needs.

Yes. Our youngest program starts at 12 months, and you can add your baby to our newborn waitlist now.

Two meals and two snacks every day, cooked fresh on site, with extra snacks whenever a child is hungry. Our menu is reviewed by a dietitian.

We are a nut-free centre with a vegetarian option, and we ask for allergy and medication documentation at enrolment so every educator knows your child’s needs.

Our educators are trained in first aid and CPR, our doors are pass-coded, and security cameras are reviewed by management only.

Every educator holds Alberta early childhood educator certification or is completing it, and our educators are trained in the Montessori approach.

We never post the faces of children in our care online. Any photo of a child at The Stars is shared only with a parent’s written consent, with faces blurred. Children pictured on this website are models or illustrations, and where a child in our care appears, their face is blurred.

Yes. We encourage families to book a tour so they can see the environment and ask questions.

We use Brightwheel for our family forms, and you can call, text or WhatsApp us at 403-382-8088 or email admin@thestarskids.ca.

2802 & 2804 5 Ave N, Lethbridge, Alberta T1H 0P1, in North Lethbridge. Families come to us from across Lethbridge and from Coaldale.

We welcome expressions of interest from educators, enrichment instructors and others. Share your résumé and we’ll be in touch when a role fits.