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At HMES, our MYEP and kindergarten programs embrace a strong set of universal values, which include self-respect, respect for others, honesty, integrity, responsibility, empathy, compassion, kindness, peacefulness, a sense of concern for others, warmth, and a love of community.
Certified Montessori Teachers guide and approach children’s learning by seeking to understand and respect each student’s uniqueness and by guiding them individually at their own pace through the range of learning skills so that they fully realize their potential.
Our school is proud to be part of a diverse community that welcomes international students and families. HMES is committed to being an international and multicultural school.
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Registration for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year is open for all New Students born in 2020, 2021, and 2022. ENROLL NOW
Give your child the best start in their learning journey. We offer a nurturing, play-based environment that supports early development through three foundational years, plus specialized support where needed.Our Montessori Early Years Program (MEYP) lst & 2nd Year are year round Kindergarten Preparatory Programs.
Our Early Learning programs are accredited by Alberta education and follow the Alberta curriculum using a Montessori Method approach,
Allowing for your child to receive:
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MEYP 1st year program is the first year towards the three year Kindergarten Program. Admissions to the program is all year around.
No academic requirements to enroll.The program runs for 3 hours, Monday to Friday with some Fridays scheduled as No School days.
| Morning Class Options | Afternoon Class Options |
|---|---|
| 8:30am-11:30am | 12:30pm-3:30pm |
MEYP 2nd year program is the second year towards the three year Kindergarten Program. Admissions to the program is all year around .
No academic requirements to enroll.The program runs for 3 hours, Monday to Friday with some Fridays scheduled as No School days.
| Morning Class Options | Afternoon Class Options |
|---|---|
| 8:30am-11:30am | 12:30pm-3:30pm |
MEYP 3rd year program is the second year towards the three year Kindergarten Program. Admissions to the program is all year around.
Numeracy,Literacy& developmental screening assessments are done by the school prior to enrollment.The program runs for 3 hours, Monday to Friday with some Fridays scheduled as No School days.
| Morning Class Options | Afternoon Class Options |
|---|---|
| 8:30am-11:30am | 12:30pm-3:30pm |
School Break camps are available on site.
The PUF Program supports children indicating severe delays in key developmental areas, such as speech and language, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, or Cerebral Palsy.Students involved in the PUF Program are fully included within the classroom
No academic requirements to enroll.The program runs for 3 hours, Monday to Friday with some Fridays scheduled as No School days.
| Morning Class Options | Afternoon Class Options |
|---|---|
| 8:30am-11:30am | 12:30pm-3:30pm |
2025-2026 School Year REGISTRATION
Children born in 2022 are eligible for the MYEP 1st year Program.
The child must be 3 years of age on the date of enrollment.
2025-2026 School Year REGISTRATION
Children born in 2021 are eligible for the MYEP 2nd year Program.
The child must be 3 years of age before December 31st of the upcoming school year.
2025-2026 School Year REGISTRATION
Children born in 2020 are eligible for the Alberta Education Accredited Funded Kindergarten Program.
“The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.” – Maria Montessori
Alberta Education certified Teacher
Montessori Trained Early Childhood Educators
Average years of experience 10 years
8.1 student to teacher
16 students per class
Two co-teachers/educators and an assistant in each room
Safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
Strong communication with families.
Focus on whole-child development.
Early Years Montessori Curriculum
Our Montessori-based approach encourages independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning. Key elements include:
Children choose activities within a prepared environment, fostering curiosity and self-motivation.
Children refine their senses and cognitive abilities through classification, comparison, and pattern recognition.
Promotes peer learning and leadership development.
Each child is encouraged to progress at their own pace in a supportive and respectful atmosphere.
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Activities like pouring, dressing, and cleaning help children build real-world independence and responsibility.
At the soul of our Montessori early years and Kindergarten program is Dr. Maria Montessori’s affirmation research, which emphasizes the importance of fostering independence and individualized learning in young children. From our MYEP through kindergarten, our classrooms are carefully prepared environments where the children are guided and encouraged to explore at their own pace, make choices, and develop a love for learning.
Our classrooms are equipped with Montessori hands-on activities and guided discovery, each child builds confidence, concentration, and critical thinking skills—laying a strong foundation for lifelong success.
HMES offers half-day options with some No School Fridays, for MYEP and Kindergarten students, providing families with flexible scheduling to meet their individual needs.
8:30 am-11:30 am
12:30 pm-3:30 pm
Early Care from 6 am
After care till 6:00 pm
Extended Evening care till 9 pm
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