About Us
History
Briar Hill Children’s Programs was established in 1982 and is a non-profit organization that provides quality care and learning opportunities to children in our communities in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education Schools. In 1996, we established ourselves as a non-profit society. Briar Hill Children’s Programs is also a registered charity, which means we can provide receipts for any substantial donations.
Our Licensed Program Locations
Briar Hill School (NW) established in 1982
Mayland Heights School (NE) established in 2015
Marion Carson School (NW) established in 2022
Rosemont School (NW) established in 2025
oUR Team
Briar Hill Children’s Programs’ team consists of the Board of Directors who are visionary volunteer members dedicated to working alongside our Executive Director to deliver quality child care programs. Our management team works alongside our educators who play an important role in our programs to deliver effective curriculum and learning environments to provide quality child care experiences for all children in our care.
Mission STATEMENT
Briar Hill Children’s Programs fosters the optimal development of all children in a holistic approach, where all children are cared for in a nurturing and supportive environment while ensuring their developmental needs are met and their sense of self-worth is nurtured and fostered.
Vision Statement
Our vision is for all children to reach their greatest potential during their early years within a safe, caring, and responsive environment.
Our Values
Each child is unique and important.
Early years is a crucial part of an individual’s development.
Diversity and inclusion are valued.
Integrity and accountability are commitments.
Learning is life long.
Partnership and teamwork are essential for quality services.
Our Philosophy
Briar Hill Children’s Programs recognize that every child is unique, capable, curious, and full of potential. Our programs offer quality, supportive, nurturing, and stimulating environments where children can develop their social, emotional, intellectual, physical, creative, and spiritual needs and abilities they need to succeed.
Our programs are committed to promoting the health, safety, and well-being of children while implementing effective pedagogical practices for positive learning and developmental outcomes while working in partnership with families and the community. We believe that it is fundamental for children’s development for educators to facilitate supportive relationships with children while providing engaging developmentally appropriate learning opportunities and experiences. We provide all children with an environment that supports optimum growth and development with inclusive care, where all children are welcomed and included to build a positive sense of self, confidence, pride, and resiliency.
Program Curriculum
Briar Hill Children’s Programs’ ultimate goal is to support each child in achieving a positive sense of self, building confidence, pride, resiliency, and reaching their fullest potential. Our program environments offer supportive learning through play-based and inclusive learning environments that consist of developmentally appropriate materials, emergent curriculum, meaningful interactions, and flexible daily routines.
Our programs are committed to providing children with effective emergent curriculum and weekly programming while promoting the health, safety, nutrition and well-being of children, implementing sound pedagogical practices that foster children’s positive learning outcomes, working in partnership with parents and community partners, and providing professional development opportunities for educators.