FAQs

iSTEAM is an approach to learning that utilizes Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics as access points for directing inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking. Coded Minds creates programming to further enrich education by utilizing coding, robotics, and engaging project-based curriculum to ignite curiosity in lifelong learning.

iSTEAM Labs is the name of Coded Minds’ Before and Afer School programs. We are inspired by inquiry play-based learning, creative iSTEAM experiences, and Growth Mindset explorations. These philosophies assist children, youth, and educators in building digital fluency, emotional intelligence, and creative thinking skills. This is the base for developing a diverse community of capable lifelong learners that will lead our future.

Coded Minds Before and Afterschool programs are fully licensed. Check out our licensing documents at our iSTEAM Labs programs website. Select a program and go to the end of the page to find the documents.

Yes, you can. More information on how to do it can be found on the Alberta government website.

Super easy. Go to our iSTEAM Labs page, select the program you wish to apply for (Banting and Best, Eric Harvie, Ramsay, Simons Valley or Tuscany). At the program’s page, you will find an email and phone number. Feel free to Contact Us.

Yes, we have and we contact parents whenever a spot is available. Admissions are open throughout the academic year.

Indeed we have! These are sent weekly to parents as a part of our program’s newsletter, as our programming is child-led and ever evolving to adapt to children’s needs.

Coded Minds offers part-time care child-care in our Before and After School programs. Contact us if you have a unique situation.

Unfortunately, Coded Minds only serve families who have children enrolled at the Calgary Board of Education Schools we serve (Banting and Best, Eric Harvie, Ramsay, Simons Valley and Tuscany).

Yes, for both. Coded Minds follows the Calgary Board of Education school calendar and has extended child-care hours on professional development and non-instructional days.

Every child is special to us. We believe in one-on-one care and learning in a highly professional pedagogy learning environment. This is one of our differentials!  Our daily learning activities are based on hands-on learning program in a very safe and friendly environment.

Unfortunately, Coded Minds follows the Calgary Board of Education calendar, which means that our programs are closed during summer break (July-August) and holiday season as well as in all holidays in Alberta.

We are growing rapidly. As of now, we have five iSTEAM Labs across Calgary residing in Eric Harvie School, Tuscany School, Ramsay School, Simons Valley School and Banting and Best School.

You can write to the management directly and/or our programs directly and /or accounts department (cmcaccounting@coded-minds.org).