The Edmonton Intercultural Centre (EIC) is a community full of love, caring, and support. In this and future articles, we will inform readers of the non-profit organizations operating in the EIC facility in order to bring light to their many good deeds.

The Edmonton Intercultural Centre proudly hosts the Intercultural Child and Family Centre (ICFC). ICFC is dedicated to providing high-quality, culturally responsive early learning and care. With a mission to support families and foster community, ICFC integrates the Alberta FLIGHT Framework to create engaging, play-based learning environments. Emphasizing respect, innovation, and collaboration, ICFC builds on diverse perspectives and current research to nurture children’s growth and support educators. ICFC's commitment to quality and continuous improvement ensures a vibrant, inclusive space where children and families thrive together.

We are thrilled to spotlight the Intercultural Child and Family Centre (ICFC) and its exciting new Preschool Program. This new initiative perfectly aligns with ICFC’s mission to enrich young minds and support families, promising a vibrant learning experience for our community’s youngest learners.

The Intercultural Child and Family Centre (ICFC) opened its new Preschool Program for children aged 3 to 5 years old in September 2024. This innovative program, designed to foster a love of learning through a holistic, play-based approach, runs from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., with options to attend two, three, or four days a week. ICFC’s curriculum is built around holistic play-based goals, integrating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic). The program emphasizes emotional well-being, creativity, and communication, alongside a strong focus on inclusiveness and social responsibility. Through play and exploration, children engage in imaginative activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving.

ICFC’s STEAM curriculum guides children through inquiry and dialogue, fostering curiosity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The 3Rs focus on foundational skills: reading for comprehension, writing for expression, and arithmetic for mathematical understanding. Intended to be affordable and accessible, the program fees are as low as $100 per month per child. Please note that the ICFC is closed on professional development days and holidays.

For more details about the curriculum or to enrol your child, please contact Ellen at 780-298-1443 or via email at egenchez@icfc.ca. Visit us at 9538 107th Avenue. For a comprehensive overview of the curriculum, click here.

Welcome to all who join ICFC, where learning is an adventure and every child’s potential is nurtured.

Information provided by the Edmonton Intercultural Centre, which is located at 9538 107th Avenue.