About Blueberry Playschool
Blueberry Playschool is a non-profit co-operative program for children 3-5 years old that has been in operation since 1983. We are governed by an Executive of volunteer parents who are voted in at the Annual General Meeting each Fall.

This is a parent volunteer based Playschool and therefore requires parent participation. Before enrolling your child, please make sure you are able and willing to commit.
Philosophy & Goals
Our goal at Blueberry Playschool is to create a safe environment which allows children to learn and grow. We believe each child is unique in the way they learn, and we want to create an environment that will help them be successful. Our playschool will start prepping your child with the readiness skills needed for kindergarten. Our teachers will develop skills such as following directions, taking turns, social skills, building independence and starting the foundations of numeracy and literacy concepts. We will help build these concepts through play. We believe play based activities are the best for children, whether they are open ended activities or teacher led.
Quality Statement
Parent evaluations, current research and years of experience in delivering Playschool programs have helped to define our Quality Checklist:
  • Children are happy and involved
  • Staff have a caring attitude
  • Centre, equipment and toys are accessible, clean, and safe
  • Small groups of children participate in stimulating activities with educators
  • Parent-Educator communication is promoted and parents feel welcome in the Playschool
  • Sufficient play materials are available
  • Outdoor play and activities take place in a well maintained play area
  • Staff are good role models and have appropriate training
Our Teachers
Krystina Repchuk

Hello! My name is Krystina and I'm so excited to be a part of your playschool. I graduated from the university of Alberta with a B. Ed, with a minor in special education. I taught for about 6 years before I married my husband and we decided to start a family. We have two lovely girls who are 13 and 10 and I've stayed home to be their mom. While my youngest was at the preschool age I began teaching at her preschool. And I fell in love with this age group. I am so excited to see where this year brings us! 
Jennifer Richens

My favorite part about kids is they are brutally honest all the time!  When I was in Grade 11 I knew that I wanted to work with special needs children when I started my career.  I went to Red Deer College completing my Rehabilitation Services diploma and Graduated in 2004.  I jumped right into the work world with children and families. I loved it!! I had my son in 2006 and besides a little bit of part time childcare have been home ever since.  I'm ready to get back into the work world and while I love all people - children are my passion!  I'm married to a wonderful man, we have 3 boys (16/13/10) who keep us very busy, we live on an acreage and have some smaller animals.  I love being outside, gardening, tackling a project, cooking, simple arts and crafts, camping, fishing and a good book.  I consider myself a patient, determined person who is not afraid of a challenge and I like to live life in the solution.