12 Months - 6 Years
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West 85th Campus
Large Outdoor Playground
To increase children’s imagination and sense of wonder, at West 85 we provide a large outdoor play area that will cater to their positive interaction with nature. In this play space, you will find natural materials that will offer children a different sensory experience. Not only will this expand on a child’s relationship with nature but the large space will allow them to build independence as they begin to experiment with safe playing distances away from caretakers.
Spacious Movement Area
Kids U models healthy living and that includes getting daily physical activity. For rainy or cold days, children will be spending some time in the Movement room to stay active. In this room, the class will be guided by a Movement teacher to run our Movement Program. The movement teacher will engage the children in purposeful play to help build on a child’s physical ability, such as gross motor skills, kicking, aiming, balancing, throwing etc.
Distinct Curriculum Rooms
At West 85, there are two distinct classrooms. Our Right Brain room is a Reggio philosophy inspired room which allows children to build and expand on their creativity and imagination. In this room, you will find lots of natural and beautiful materials for children to play with. Our Left Brain room is a Montessori philosophy inspired room. In this room, children will learn grace and courtesy and practical life skills.
the team
Campus Leadership
Jollene Ellis
Senior Left Brain Lead Teacher
Although she began her career in the Oil & Gas industry, Jollene Ellis initially left to focus on spending time with and raising her three daughters. It was then that she realized her passion for helping young children with their development and growth. With Montessori and Early Childhood Education certifications, Jollene worked in the early learning field in various capacities, before joining the Kids U West 85th family as the Senior Preschool program’s Left Brain Lead Teacher.
Fiona Patterson
Program Supervisor
Ms. Fiona cites her own preschool teacher for inspiring her to pursue a career in early childhood education. After obtaining a diploma in Child and Youth Care from Lethbridge College, Ms. Fiona then went on to embark on a career in the field, and now has just over six years of experience in early learning. First, in her role as Lead Teacher in the Right Brain room at Kids U Braeside, to a leadership role as Program Supervisor Assistant at West 85th, and now as Program Supervisor, Ms. Fiona continues to uphold the values she picked up from her earliest memories at preschool – building relationships with her young students and accompanying them through their path of lifelong learning.
Cole Richardson
Program Supervisor Assistant
Chelsey Leppard
Infant Lead Teacher
Chelsey Leppard is an early childhood educator who has worked hands-on with children for over five years. An adventurous mother of one, Chelsey has a passion for aiding children’s development from a young age, and she brings this passion to her daily work as the Lead Infant Teacher at Kids U West 85th.
Raghda Abouelfetouh
Junior Preschool Left Brain Lead Teacher
Raghda Abouelfetouh has been an integral part of the Kids U West 85th family for almost 3 years. A certified Montessori educator, with additional certifications in Positive Discipline ECE and Positive Discipline Parenting, Raghda thrives in her role as the Junior Left Brain Lead Teacher. Amongst her many qualifications, Raghda is a polyglot, speaking and writing in Arabic and French. She brings an important aspect of multiculturalism and diversity to her young students.
Marysa Harris
Junior Preschool Right Brain Lead Teacher
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, Marysa Harris to Calgary in the Summer of 2015 to attend
Mount Royal University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Child Studies – Early
Learning and Child Care. She began her career with Kids U as an On-Call teacher in September 2021; her dedication to working with the children has since seen her grow to assume the role of Junior
Right Brain Lead Teacher at the West 85th campus. Marysa’s passion lies with sensory activities to help cultivate young children’s fine motor and socio-emotional development. She believes children are deeply impacted and learn from their
environments, and having Marysa lead the West 85th toddlers provides them with a nurturing and creative learning environment.
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- Monday / May 24, 2021
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Victoria Day Campus Closed
- Saturday / June 5, 2021
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Graduation Presentation (Preschool and Kindergarten only) More info to come later. Additional days may be added
- Thursday / July 1, 2021
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Canada Day Campus Closed
- Friday / July 9, 2021
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Stampede Parade Campus opens at 1:00pm
- Sunday / July 18, 2021
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Alumni Event More details to come
- Monday / August 2, 2021
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Heritage Day Campus Closed
- Friday / August 20, 2021
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Professional Development Day (all campuses) Campus Closed
