Buffalo Run
Buffalo Run is a 390-acre destination with retail, dining, and recreation, showcasing Tsuut’ina culture, art, and over 257,000 sq.ft of retail space. We are honoured to operate our centre within this retail development, conveniently located off of Stoney Trail with stunning mountain views.
Our classrooms feature open lighting and bright spaces, with our centre utilizing our outdoor play area and the nearby walking paths.
- Non-toxic eco-friendly resources
- Fresh, filtered water available
- Maximum natural light
- No single-use serve-ware or paper towels
- Cleanliness & hygiene prioritised
- High-quality childcare
- Vegetarian meals served in our facility
- Activities and toys emphasize long-term use and natural materials
Our Programs
We offer three programs to meet the developmental needs of children at every stage.
Childcare
Of the Wild Preschool
Wilder-Garten
Pricing
We offer flexible pricing with short-week and full-week options.
Our Buffalo Run location is not currently accepting waitlist registrations.
Starting April 1, 2025, the Government of Alberta is implementing a standardized child care fee of $15 per day for full-time licensed early learning and care programs for children up to kindergarten age. Families with children enrolled in full-time licensed daycare facilities and family day home programs will pay a flat fee of $326.25 per month, equating to approximately $15 per day.
Wilder-Garten Pricing
Our Buffalo Run location is now accepting waitlist registrations for our Wilder-Garten, Kindergarten enrichment program, for September 2026.
Choose Buffalo Run Wilder-Garten (Kindergarten) | 4 Day if you:
- Need accommodations for your child age 5 to 6 years.
- Require part-time care, 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday).
- Need consistency and routine for children with working parents with flexible schedules.
Key features:
- Nature based programming based on child-led inquiry
- Care for your child Monday-Friday excluding holidays
- In-house nutritious vegetarian meals.
- Outdoor space to play and learn
- Transportation and field trips for additional fee
Choose Buffalo Run Wilder-Garten (Kindergarten) | 5 Day if you:
- Need accommodation for your child 5 to 6 years.
- Require full-time care, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday).
- Need consistency and routine for children with working parents with set schedules.
Key features:
- Nature based programming based on child-led inquiry
- Care for your child Monday-Friday excluding holidays
- In-house nutritious vegetarian meals.
- Outdoor space to play and learn
- Transportation and field trips for additional fee
Childcare & Preschool Pricing
Our Buffalo Run location is not currently accepting waitlist registrations for our Childcare and Preschool programming. Please check back in the future or browse our other locations.
Choose Buffalo Run Childcare | 4 Day if you:
- Need accommodations for your child ages 6 months to 3 years.
- Require part-time care, 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday).
- Offers consistency and routine for children with working parents who have flexible schedules.
Key features:
- Nature based programming based on child-led inquiry
- Care for your child Monday-Friday excluding holidays
- In-house nutritious vegetarian meals.
- Cloth diapering services provided in-house
- Outdoor space to play and learn
- Transportation and field trips for additional fee
Choose Buffalo Run Childcare | 5 Day if you:
- Need accommodations for your child ages 6 months to 3 years.
- Require full-time care, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday).
- Need consistency and routine for children with working parents who have set schedules.
Key features:
- Nature based programming based on child-led inquiry
- Care for your child Monday-Friday excluding holidays
- In-house nutritious vegetarian meals
- Cloth diapering services provided in-house
- Outdoor space to play and learn
- Transportation and field trips for additional fee
Choose Buffalo Run Preschool | 4 Day if you:
- Need accommodations for your child ages 2.5 to 5 years.
- Require part-time care, 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday).
- Need consistency and routine for children with working parents who have flexible schedules.
Key features:
- Nature based programming based on child-led inquiry
- Care for your child Monday-Friday excluding holidays
- In-house nutritious vegetarian meals.
- Cloth diapering services provided in-house
- Outdoor space to play and learn
- Transportation and field trips for additional fee
Choose Buffalo Run Preschool | 5 Day if you:
- Need accommodations for your child ages 2.5 to 5 years.
- Require full-time care, 5 days per week (Monday-Friday).
- Need consistency and routine for children with working parents who have set schedules.
Key features:
- Nature based programming based on child-led inquiry
- Care for your child Monday-Friday excluding holidays
- In-house nutritious vegetarian meals
- Cloth diapering services provided in-house
- Outdoor space to play and learn
- Transportation and field trips for additional fee
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Opened June 2024 at the Shops at Buffalo Run on Tsuut'ina Nation. Currently accepting waitlist applications
