Francophone Daycare & Childcare Service

4204 54 Ave, Lloydminster, Alberta

OUR VISION

Les Petits Explorateurs believes:

That children can learn to communicate in the French language and be supported in their growth and emotional, social, creative, cognitive, and physical development within an environment that promotes active learning, autonomy, freedom, and a sense of responsibility and order.
That children’s development and well-being are achieved through close collaboration between parents and educational staff. The centre promotes learning and the overall development of children in an inclusive and multicultural environment.
That parents are their child’s first educators. They have the responsibility to work collaboratively with the educational staff for the well-being of their child.

As part of the FPFA’s Horizon department, the program aims to offer high-quality services to Francophone families in Alberta.

OUR MISSION

The Les Petits Explorateurs service offers a preschool education program for children aged 19 months to 5 years old managed by the Fédération des parents francophones de l’Alberta (FPFA). The main objective is to allow each child to develop as a distinct individual within a Francophone environment.

Learning takes place through play and is based on the needs and interests of the children. Our vision of child-centered pedagogy is grounded in the concept of “the image of the child: a capable learner and a citizen.” The centre offers group activities, collaboration with community partners, workshop-based activities, and free play to encourage creativity and exploration.

The program is inclusive and responds to the needs of all children, including those with special needs. Each child should feel accepted, comfortable, and respected. We aim for every child to develop self-confidence, gain the autonomy they need, and find within themselves the answers to the challenges they encounter.

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SCHEDULE & AGE GROUP

Daycare

19 months to 5 years old
Open Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm
Open year round

Preschool

3 to 5 years old
Open Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm
Open September to June

Monthly Staff Meeting – Closure

The centre closes the last Friday of the month at 4pm to allow the educators to participate in a monthly team meeting.

Calendars

NOTE: The preschool follows the school’s academic calendar. Which is to say that when the school has a PD day, the daycare is open but the preschool program does not take place.

Annual Calendar (Daycare)

COMMUNICATIONS

Vous recevrez à la maison une lettre mensuelle avec les activités, journées spéciales, anniversaires, etc. du mois à venir.

MEALS & SNACKS

A morning and afternoon snack are provided by the centre. The parent must provide their child’s lunch*
*Snacks and meals must not contain nuts or peanuts.

PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT

To learn more about how to get involved in the centre’s activities, see the page on the topic by clicking the button below.

Participating in life in the classroom

PEDAGOGICAL FRAMEWORK

To know more about the pedagogical framework implemented in our service, see the page on the topic by clicking the button below.

Horizon centres' pedagogical framework

OUR SPACE

SUBSIDIES

The Government of Alberta offers several subsidies for families to reduce childcare costs. For all relevant information as well as how to apply, see our page on the topic by clicking the button below.

Subsidies for families

FEES

GENERAL FEES

Registration Fee	$60 (non-reimbursable)
Security Deposit	A payment of $200 (preschool and school) will be required during the child’s registration. This amount will appear on the first bill. This amount is reimbursable when the child leaves the centre if the parent respects the 30 days’ written notice and the account is balanced.
NSF Fee	For each payment with insufficient funds, a $45 fee will be added to the family’s account and must be paid in the delay required.
Late Payment	For each late payment, a $45/week fee will be added to the family’s account and must be paid in the delay required.
Parent Arriving Late Past Opening Hours	When the parent is late and picks up their child after the centre’s closing hours, fees of $1/minute per child are charged. The centre’s manager will inform the FPFA. The FPFA will add the late fees to the following month’s bill.

MONTHLY FEES

Alberta is committed to making childcare services more affordable by reducing fees for parents.

This is why, via the federal-provincial childcare agreement, the Province finances childcare services up to more than 70%.

The fees below include the fees reduction from the government (if applicable).

Preschool for 3 to 5 years old (mornings)

MORNINGS PER WEEK	SUBSIDIZED MONTHLY FEE (Portion payable by the parent)
5	$250

Daycare for 19 months old to 5 years old (full days)

TYPE OF REGISTRATION	SUBSIDIZED MONTHLY FEE (Portion payable by the parent)
Full-time registration (Registered for 4 or 5 days/week)	$326.25
Part-time registration (Registered for 2 or 3 days/week)	$230
On-demand service* *The on-demand service is not subsidized by the government.	N/A

PROLONGED ABSENCES - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to new government directives, we wish to inform you that absences of a full month (with no attendance at all) have a significant impact on our centre’s funding.

To reserve your space during a prolonged absence, the regular monthly fees apply:

$326.25 for full-time enrollment
$230 for part-time enrollment

Important: A single day of attendance during the month allows us to maintain full funding for the centre. We strongly encourage you, whenever possible, to plan at least one day of attendance during your vacation. This simple action greatly helps us maintain the quality of our services for all children.

To plan your absences or discuss your situation, please contact the registration clerks.

SERVICE CONTRACT

The Service Contract contains all relevant information and details regarding how the service operates. It is important to review it before even completing your child’s registration form and to refer to it throughout the year as needed.

2025-2026 Service Contract