# Tot Spot Academy > Award Winning Child CareSecond location now open! We are now open and accepting applications for our Bellevue Village location in St. Albert.Apply now! _NEW LOCATIONTot Spot Academy – Bellevue25 Ryan ## Pages - [Preschool Tots](https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/preschool-tots/) - [Preschool Enrichment](https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/preschool-enrichment/) - [Pre-kinder](https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/pre-kinder/) - [Out of school care room](https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/out-of-school-care-room/) - [Senior Toddler](https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/senior-toddler/) - [Baby / Junior Toddler](https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/baby-junior-toddler/) - [Team](https://www.totspotacademy.com/about/team/) - [Classrooms](https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/) - [Fees](https://www.totspotacademy.com/fees/) - [Contact](https://www.totspotacademy.com/contact/) - [Home](https://www.totspotacademy.com/) - [About](https://www.totspotacademy.com/about/) ## Posts # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2025-09-10 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/preschool-tots/ Preschool TotsOur Preschool Room is designed to facilitate learning opportunities, encourage continued independence and build upon critical thinking skills. Preschool TotsAges 3 years - 5 yearsThe Preschool Room follows a daily routine and schedule which allows for predictability within the program. The majority of the daily routine for Preschool is scheduled and free play is incorporated first thing in the morning and at the end of the day. We believe that by having purposeful activities and stations children are engaged, excited and involved in the learning process. The Preschool classroom participates in circle twice a day. Circle time allows the children to develop and rehearse new skills as well as introduces new concepts and ideas. _Bathroom supportThe Preschool classroom takes regular whole group bathroom breaks which promotes bathroom independence skills while supporting those children who still require reminders and assistance. _Social emotional awarenessThe Preschool teachers work to help promote self-regulation and emotional awareness with the children. A calming cube offers a variety of tools that promote emotional awareness and sensory input. _Dramatic playPreschool incorporates a variety of dramatic play opportunities into their daily programming. Dramatic play helps to foster social/emotional awareness, language, and critical thinking skills. _Programming assessmentsThe Preschool teachers conduct individual assessments to ensure that the programming meets the needs of the children within the classroom. APPLY NOWYou can teach a student a lesson for a day;but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives. Clay... - Published: 2025-09-10 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/preschool-enrichment/ Preschool Enrichment RoomThe Preschool Enrichment program is an extension upon the regular preschool program and is designed to further skills, learning opportunities and deepen their knowledge of familiar concepts. Preschool Enrichment RoomTypically 4 years – 5 years (ability based)Children build upon their independence skills in a loving environment. They are free to explore, take risks and figure out how their world works. The programming for all of our classrooms is done by the classroom team. This allows the team to target areas of growth and strength with that current group of students. The Preschool Enrichment program spends the majority of their day doing structured activities. The teachers scaffold their students learning by splitting into small groups or pulling children for 1:1 support. _Kindergarten skillsA majority of the Preschool Enrichment Programming is based off the Kindergarten and Grade one curriculum. _Focus on independenceChildren are active participants in their environment. They take part in maintaining, preparing and organizing their learning environment. _Scaffolding learningThe Enrichment Preschool team scaffolds each child’s learning by assessing their current skills and prior knowledge before introducing new concepts. _Access to materialsThe Enrichment classroom has open access to art materials including scissors, paint and markers. An emphasis on being a respectful artist and taking care of their learning environment helps to promote good choices with open ended materials. APPLY NOWIf children feel safe, they can take risksask questions, make mistakes, learn to trust, share their feelings, and grow. Alfie Kohn - Published: 2025-09-10 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/pre-kinder/ Pre-kinderThis classroom was specially designed for our Tots who miss the Kindergarten cut off but have mastered all of the Preschool Enrichment skills. Pre-kinder5 - 6 yearsTypically our Pre-Kindergarten children have completed a full year in the Preschool Enrichment Program and are ready for new challenges and opportunities. _Kindergarten skillsA majority of the Pre-Kindergarten Programming is based on the Kindergarten and Grade one curriculum. _Focus on independenceChildren are active participants in their environment. They take part in maintaining, preparing and organizing their learning environment. _Scaffolding learningTypically the children in the Pre-Kindergarten program are working on literacy skills such as beginning reading and writing. _Access to materialsThe Pre-Kindergarten classroom has open access to art materials including scissors, paint and markers. An emphasis on being a respectful artist and taking care of their learning environment helps to promote good choices with open ended materials. APPLY NOWYou can teach a student a lesson for a day;but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives. Clay P. Bedford - Published: 2025-09-10 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/out-of-school-care-room/ Out of school careOur Out of School Care classroom is an extension of our Tot Spot Academy Program Daycare Curriculum. Out of school care5 - 12 yearsFriends that graduate from our Preschool Program are welcome to join us in the Out of School Care program. Out of School care is a great place to connect with friends in the morning for some free play and then head off to school. Kindergarten aged children are picked up at lunch and come back for a nutritious meal. Much like Preschool Program the Out of School Care children engage in periods of structured and unstructured activities until pickup time. Our full day school children arrive back at Tot Spot Academy in time for an afternoon snack and then engage in interest driven, open ended stations and activities until pickup. We currently service the following schools: Via 12 Passenger Van Sister Alphonse Academy Morning drop off, Lunch pickup, After school pickup Via Yellow School Bus Joseph M. Demko Morning drop off, Lunch pickup, After school pickup Bertha Kennedy Morning drop off, Lunch pickup, After school pickup Ronald Harvey Morning drop off, Lunch pickup, After school pickup Muriel Martin Morning drop off, Lunch pickup, After school pickup _Enriched learning environmentOur classroom is divided into evolving stations such as “Fine art, Dramatic play, Cognitive challenges”. _Engaging emergent curriculumParents are provided with an emergent program plan. The programming is based on the interests, skills and abilities within the classroom. _Vehicle safetyVan is equipped with 5 point harness... - Published: 2025-09-08 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/senior-toddler/ Senior ToddlerOur Senior Toddler classroom is a room full of excitement and engaging activities. Senior ToddlerAges 2 years - 3 yearsOur Senior Toddler classroom is a room full of excitement and engaging activities. Arguably the busiest class with the most skill development, the Senior Toddlers work to further promote independence via potty training, dressing and self care skills while supporting language and motor development. The Senior Toddler classroom participates circle time twice a day which allows the Senior Toddlers to actively engage in activities such as stories, rhymes, finger plays, puppet shows, calendar and direct concept teaching experiences. Our toddlers are encouraged to partake in crafts and process based art activities. Our Senior Toddler classroom begins to work on Preschool skills such as name identification, fine motor pre-printing practice and building on independence. Senior Toddler Room parents are provided with a monthly calendar which outlines themes, concepts, exciting activities and important events. Our programming is completed monthly by our teachers is based on the interests and ability levels of the children within the room. _Emerging independenceOur Senior Toddlers build upon their emerging independence by keeping their cubbies and belongings accessible to the children throughout the day. _Engaging programmingOur Senior Toddler classroom partakes in theme based, programming that is planned by the classroom team based on the skills and abilities of the children in the classroom. _Increased programming The Senior Toddler classroom has increased length of circle times and concepts as well as more small group and 1:1 focused teaching. _Scaffolding... - Published: 2025-09-05 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/baby-junior-toddler/ Baby / Junior ToddlerThese rooms provide a gentle introduction to care. Baby / Junior ToddlerAges 11 months – 24 monthsThe Baby and Junior Toddler rooms are thoughtfully designed provide a gentle introduction to care. For most of our children, this is their first daycare experience and we aim to make it a positive one. Our teachers work to build meaningful, trusting relationships with all of the children. These rooms are equipped with Ergo baby carriers which allow younger tots who want to be carried, to be carried, while still giving the caregivers the ability to interact with the other children. The Baby and Junior Toddler rooms follow a daily schedule which allows predictability and routine within the classroom. They begin to engage in circle time which includes songs, musical instruments, stories, rhymes and fingerplays. Our tinies tots are introduced to crafts and process-based art as well as a variety of fine and gross motor activities. The children are stimulated through open-ended toys, interactions with their care providers, a variety of sensory activities and stimulating learning opportunities. Parents are provided with a monthly calendar which outlines themes, concepts, exciting activities and important events. This room is language rich and our babies are introduced to basic American Sign Language which helps to foster oral language and eliminate communication frustration. _Loving TouchWe believe that touch is the key to connection. We offer snuggles, being carried, and human touch throughout the day. _Beginning ProgrammingBabies are introduced to a routine and programming. _Consistent CommunicationOur teachers... - Published: 2022-06-08 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/about/team/ Our TeamTot Spot Academy is locally owned and directed. This means continuous programming and a consistent experience throughout your childcare journey. High level of care is obtainable through highly trained, educated, passionate staff. We believe in going over and above Licensing standards to achieve excellence in programming. Tot Spot Academy invests in staff professional development and training. All certified in First Aid and CPR (licencing standard is every other staff member). Exceed daycare licencing standards for minimum schooling. Devoted and dedicated to creating the best possible childcare environment. Meet our admin teamAliciaDirector Meet AliciaRandallDirector Meet RandallKaitlynAssistant Director Meet KaitlynStaceyAssistant Director Meet StaceyKarlaAssistant Director Meet KarlaJennAssistant Director Meet JennMegan B. Assistant Director Meet MeganKayliAssistant Director Meet KayliDo you want to join our team? Tot Spot Academy is a locally owned and operated, preschool and daycare. When teaching positions open we look to add dedicated, organized, caring, staff to our team. We are a group of young professionals who work collaboratively to create the best childcare environment possible. We are a clean, well maintained, fun loving childcare program. We believe that the teachers create the heart of our childcare program and strive to create the best working environment for them. If you’re interested in joining the Tot Spot Academy team, please submit your resume; we’d love to connect with you. - Published: 2022-06-08 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/classrooms/ Our ClassroomsProgrammingTot Spot Academy believes that the classroom environment is a close second to the quality of the teacher. Teaching materials are thoughtfully added to each classroom to promote creativity, open ended thinking, problem solving skills, questions, experimentation, and hands on play. The classrooms are purposefully designed and laid out to provide an optimal learning environment. Tot Spot Academy has very little turnover, so the majority of our children move up to their new classrooms in September when some of our children head off to Kindergarten. Our classrooms are designed to provide children with a year of consistent care and programming prior to moving up to their new class. _Programming planningWeekly program planning is completed by each team for the children within their classroom. We adapt our programming to offer scaffold learning without causing frustration based on each child’s needs. _Clear communicationParents receive daily photos and updates which help keep them in the loop. The classroom team shares events, activities, meals, and kudos for amazing progress. _Sensory and open-ended experiencesTot Spot Academy loves sensory experiences and believes that they should be a part of everyday learning. _Engaging guestsTot Spot Academy does not conduct bussed field trips. Instead we bring in engaging guests and activities such as: reptile presentations, live penguins, yoga, music and movement classes, and musical theatre. _Baby / Junior ToddlerAges 11 months – 24 monthsLearn more _Senior ToddlerAges 2 years - 3 yearsLearn more _Preschool TotsAges 3 years - 5 yearsLearn more _Enrichment PreschoolTypically 4 years – 5... - Published: 2022-05-25 - Modified: 2025-12-21 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/fees/ Our FeesOn April 1st, 2025 the Alberta government will introduce the next phase of their affordability funding approach as mandated by the Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement (CACWELCC). CACWELCC is a universal system mandated by the Federal Government to provide all families, regardless of income and region, the same access to childcare at $15 a day and that Childcare Centers charge a flat and predictable rate for basic care. Please note that the Child Care Subsidy program is no longer available in Alberta for children 12 months through Kindergarten age. Basic monthly fees12 months to kindergarten age. Two days a week enrollment is dependent on classroom availability and scheduling. Baby to Toddler12 months to 3 years Preschool3 years to kindergarten age Half-day Kindergartenkindergarten age Full-day Kindergartenkindergarten age $326. 25/ month for full week $326. 25/ month for full week $326. 25/ month for full week $660/ month for full week Out of School monthly feesOut of School Care (OSC) and full-day kindergarten programs do not fall under the updated 2025 CACWELCC funding model. Monthly rates are below and still qualify for the subsidy amounts prior to the updated funding model. Out of School CareGrades 1 - 6 Out of school Summer Care RatesKindergarten Age to Grade 6 $560. 00/ month for full week $660. 00/ month for full week Food serviceThe food service at Tot Spot Academy offers children healthy and nutritious morning and afternoon snacks, as well as a tasty hot lunch that is served with... - Published: 2018-09-10 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/contact/ Contact usDo you have a question for us? At Tot Spot Academy we work diligently to respond to all childcare inquiries, however caring for our current children in care is our number one concern. We will respond to your inquiry within 2 business days. Apply now LOCATIONMcKenney_LOCATION9420-86 McKenney Ave. St. Albert, Alberta_HOURSMonday - Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm_CONTACT780-267-3702 alicia@totspotacademy. comLOCATIONBellevue_LOCATION125 25 Ryan Crescent St. Albert, Alberta_HOURSMonday - Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm_CONTACT780-267-3702 alicia@totspotacademy. com - Published: 2018-09-10 - Modified: 2026-01-05 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/ Award Winning Child CareSecond location now open! We are now open and accepting applications for our Bellevue Village location in St. Albert. Apply now! _NEW LOCATIONTot Spot Academy – Bellevue25 Ryan Crescent St. Albert, Alberta_SECOND NEW LOCATIONTot Spot Academy – Bellevue25 Ryan Crescent St. Albert, AlbertaTot Spot Academy is an award-winning Montessori inspired child care program in St. Albert. We are a locally owned and operated daycare, preschool and out of school care with strong roots in holistic childhood development. We strive to exceed Alberta licensing and health standards to create a safe, nurturing environment. This means there are no major transitions or adjustments that may come with having changing directors. We’re dedicated to ensuring your family has a positive care experience. _LOCALLY OWNED & DIRECTEDTot Spot Academy is locally owned and directed. We are not a franchise or chain, so all of our focus and energy is spent providing the highest quality of care at our two locations. _HEALTHY & NUTRITIOUS FOODChildren are provided healthy, whole foods of a variety of colors. We aim to eat healthy while still celebrating each child’s birthday with a birthday treat! _INQUISITIVE, LIFE-LONG LEARNERSOur program planning is done on site by our qualified teachers. The program planning is adaptive and designed to meet your child’s individual needs. _COMMUNITY OF FAMILIESWe emphasize social-emotional development, welcome families of varying beliefs and ideologies, and include children of all ability levels. Programming and CurriculumAt Tot Spot Academy, we believe that all children are capable learners when given... - Published: 2018-09-10 - Modified: 2026-01-05 - URL: https://www.totspotacademy.com/about/ About us_LOCALLY OWNED & DIRECTEDTot Spot Academy is locally owned and directed. We are not a franchise or chain, so all of our focus and energy is spent in one location, providing the highest quality of care. _HEALTHY & NUTRITIOUS FOODChildren are provided healthy, whole foods of a variety of colors. We aim to eat healthy while still celebrating each child’s birthday with a birthday treat! _INQUISITIVE, LIFE-LONG LEARNERSOur program planning is done on site by our qualified teachers. The program planning is adaptive and designed to meet your child’s individual needs. _COMMUNITY OF FAMILIESWe emphasize social-emotional development, welcome families of varying beliefs and ideologies, and include children of all ability levels. History of Tot Spot AcademyWhile pregnant with their first child, Alicia and Randall started discussing their plan for childcare and made a list of all the things that they wanted: Caregivers that they could trust to give the same love and attention that they would give their own child A place that offers developmental and educational programming, but also realized the importance of play, stimulating children’s curiosity, and fun A clean and bright facility that promoted fitness, nutrition, and environmental awareness After an extensive search, they found a shortfall in exceptional quality childcare which met this criteria; this gave birth to the idea of simply doing themselves. So Alicia and Randall decided to marry their two areas of expertise (teaching and business respectively) to create Tot Spot Academy. Tot Spot Academy started out of Randall and Alicia’s home... ## Posts