Tag: Calgary PUF

Alex Reed Executive Director If I may be so bold, this past year has been one of the most significant in the history of Pacekids — not simply because we opened a new school, but because of what that school represents. When the doors of our Sunridge facility finally opened, it wasn’t just the sound of staff and families arriving, or the laughter of children echoing through new hallways. For me, it was the sound of possibility. It was the realization of years of dreaming, planning, and believing that more children should have access to the services they so desperately

Are you exploring preschool or kindergarten options for your child with diverse needs? Pacekids is hosting two upcoming online ECS information sessions, and we’d love for you to join us! Each session is designed to give families an in-depth look at our Early Childhood Services program. What you’ll learn: How our play-based, individualized programming supports each child’s unique development What a day in our ECS classrooms looks like How our transdisciplinary therapy team works directly alongside classroom staff Program funding through Alberta Education’s Program Unit Funding (PUF) Fees, transportation, and available subsidies Our registration and intake process How we keep

Pacekids is proud to sponsor this year’s Valentine’s Bash hosted by our amazing community partner, We Rock the Spectrum – North Calgary!  Join us for a love-filled evening on Saturday, Feb. 7th from 4pm – 6pm at We Rock the Spectrum North Calgary (440 28 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 6T8).  Expect 2 hours of open play, themed crafts, balloon drop, sweet treats and a dance party with Rumi!  Register NOW for $20/child at werockthespectrumnorthcalgary.ca or call 403-454-0446  We Rock the Spectrum – North Calgary is one of Pacekids’ valued community partners. Opening their doors in 2023, We Rock the Spectrum was founded

Celebrate International Education Day with us on January 24th, 2026! Pacekids is hosting our first-ever public Open House at our Sunridge school. Come join us to learn about our Early Childhood Services and explore enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. When: Saturday, January 24th, 2026 from 10am to 12pm Where: #130 2850 Sunridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6G2 Tour our bright, welcoming facility and discover our classrooms, sensory rooms, gym, and specialized learning spaces. Meet the passionate educators, Classroom Therapy Aides, and therapists who make our programs exceptional. We’re excited to feature our partners Sprog and Sprocket, We Rock the Spectrum

We’re excited to share that Pacekids has been selected as 1 of 5 local Calgary charities to participate in the 2025 Giving Machine Calgary! This unique community initiative will be at Market Mall from December 10th to 30th, where shoppers can donate to Pacekids and other charitable organizations, including Children’s Cottage, Women in Need Society, Kids Cancer Care, Wood’s Homes, and UNICEF Canada.  Thank you to City of Calgary Deputy Mayor Dan McLean and City Councillor Kim Tyres for supporting this initiative. A special thank you to Elder James E. Evanson, Alex Andrews, Kristen Stringham, and the Giving Machine Calgary team for organizing it,