It takes a village. Welcome to ours.

Where all kids belong.

Piccoli is an all-new early learning centre, nestled in the heart of downtown Calgary. Led by the Reggio Emilia Approach®, our centre sparks children’s interests while supporting their development.

Programs

Early childhood is a special time for kids

And for parents too! The days are long, but the years are short. We make them count, providing kids with a safe and nurturing environment to learn, move, explore, and connect.

Piccoli is a place where curious minds, confident voices, and kind hearts grow. Where we celebrate the uniqueness of all children and the joy of early childhood. A place where all children belong.

At Piccoli
kids can be…

ACTIVE EXPLORERS

Movement matters, every single day. At Piccoli, kids explore both indoor and outdoor environments, engaging in a range of physical activities. We instill a connection to nature and encourage children to embrace the wonders of the world around them.

CONFIDENT COMMUNICATORS

Relationships are integral to the Reggio approach. Children collaborate with peers and educators daily, instilling the values of teamwork, community, and respect. They also learn the importance of independence and leadership, including how to be mindful and take initiative.

KIND HEARTED

Early childhood is filled with big feelings. Through art, storytelling, and movement, children learn to identify and express emotions healthily. With greater self-awareness and empathy, children can share the beauty and brilliance of their budding minds.

CURIOUS THINKERS

Curiosity is one of the most beautiful parts of early childhood. We encourage children to embrace it, presenting them with open-ended learning opportunities, and allowing them to develop critical problem-solving and critical thinking skills along the way.

Our approach

Piccoli practices the Reggio Emilia Approach®, an internationally recognized and acclaimed approach to early childhood education. 

While a strict instructor-led curriculum may suit some learners, this one-size-fits-all approach can lead to gaps where children feel excluded, discouraged, and misunderstood. 

Reggio celebrates all children in their uniqueness. The student-led, inquiry-based approach treats kids as active constructors rather than passive participants in learning. Best of all, the Reggio approach meets critical development needs while making learning fun, motivating, and accessible to all.

Our space

Piccoli is a brand-new early learning centre, coming soon to downtown Calgary.

Our space has been intentionally designed to support the Reggio Emilia Approach, with nature-inspired interiors, a private outdoor environment, and our very own greenhouse.

Centre Tours will start in the summer of 2025. Sign up to be the first to know when we open!

Join the waitlist

Join the waitlist

Piccoli is coming this summer! Join a community where all kids belong. Register now to join our waitlist. Make sure to check “Sign up for news and updates” to be notified.

Careers at Piccoli

Are you a passionate early childhood educator? We’re hiring! Apply now to join our team.