Bambini Breaks Ground on Reggio-Inspired Childcare Centre in SW Calgary
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A new benchmark for early learning, holistic wellness, and architectural beauty in Alpine Park
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CALGARY, Alberta — Bambini Learning Group has officially broken ground on its newest early learning centre: Bambini Alpine Park, opening in Spring 2026. Located in southwest Calgary's Alpine Park community, the 12,000-square-foot centre will bring Bambini's renowned Reggio-inspired, holistic approach to families in Alpine Park, Bridlewood, Evergreen, and nearby communities.
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More than a daycare, Bambini Alpine Park is being thoughtfully designed to honour the joys of childhood, support family well-being, and nurture the natural curiosity of young learners.
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'We're not just building classrooms. We're creating an environment where families feel connected, children feel inspired, and nature is woven into every corner,' said Teresa Anselmo, Founder of Bambini Learning Group.
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A Holistic Approach to Early Learning
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Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, Bambini's curriculum is child-led and inquiry-based. Each day integrates:
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Educators guide children's social, emotional, and cognitive development while parents are embraced as active participants.
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A Purpose-Built Space for Growth and Connection
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Bambini Alpine Park is being developed in collaboration with Dream, Omada Commercial, Studio ANVA, and the Alpine Park community. Every detail is designed to support child development in an environment of calm, beauty, and belonging.
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Key features include:
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Light-filled classrooms with natural materials
A central indoor piazza for gathering and movement
A parent lounge and indoor garden for family engagement
A dedicated art studio (atelier)
Outdoor play areas connected to nature
Before- and after-school care for school-aged children
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About Bambini Learning Group
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Bambini Learning Group is a family-operated, Alberta-based childcare provider with locations in Edmonton and St. Albert. Known for blending Reggio-inspired learning with holistic wellness, art, nature, and nutrition, Bambini is dedicated to supporting the whole child—mind, body, and spirit.
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