Our Programs

At The Ark believe in nurturing children's development through a balance of play, exploration, and comfort.

Regular nature walks round out our days, offering children plenty of fresh air and time to explore the world and community around them.

We strive to provide a safe, joyful environment where each child can discover, create, and thrive at their own pace.

  • Multiage (Seedlings)

    Multiage provides care for children 1 to 3 years old. We provide an enriching environment that allows children to learn through play.

    Each day provides sensory exploration though outdoor play and inside exploration of art and open ended toys.

  • Group (Sapplings)

    Group is a full day program for ages 2.5 to 5 years of age. With a class size of 14 children.

    Group nurtures curiosity and growth through hands-on art projects, imaginative play and daily outdoor adventure around the Telkwa community.

    We provide a safe, joyful environment where each child can discover, create, and thrive at their own pace.

  • Pre-school (Sprouts)

    Pre-school is a half-day program for ages 3 to 5. It runs 9 am to 12 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. With a class size of 10 children.

    Pre-school is packed with wonder and exploration. It gives a child-led approach to learning the fundamentals before children enter school.

    Each day embraces the children’s questions and curiosities though unique exploration of materials and nature. Believing that every child is responsible and capable.

  • School-aged Care (Spruce Grove)

    All kinds of fun happens before and after school! We believe that learning doesn’t end in the classroom.

    We build on kids’ interests to keep them engaged. This means baking, building, outdoor adventures or unique art projects.

    As well, we also offer full-day school-age care over summer break and for NIDs.

  • Outside School

    Outside school is an afternoon program that runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 pm-3 pm.

    This class offers a fully immersive outdoor experience around the Telkwa community.

    Each day the children embark on a new adventure, reflect on the adventure past and learn respect for the environment.

Join the Interest/Waitlist today

If the Ark sounds like something you want to know about give us a call or email today. Add your children’s name to the waitlist and come for a tour.

Inside and Outside Our Centre

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  • At the Ark we believe that no weather is bad weather. All you have to do is dress for it.

    Sun, snow, rain, wind. Not matter the weather play happens everyday.

    *See the parent handbook for a full list of gear*