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Program Unit Funding (PUF) is early intervention services for children to access support in an educational setting. This is free programming for children who require additional support to prepare them for Kindergarten and Grade 1. Depending on the level of support needed, children can access PUF services as early as 2 years 8 months and for a maximum of 3 years (with the last year intended for kindergarten). Children must be at least 5 years old as of December 31 of the year they have started Kindergarten. Parents do not need to apply for PUF, they simply need to find a PUF provider. “

Working together with the child, family and community, Providence offers specialized programs and services that support the well-being and development of all children. Providence offers two unique Alberta Education-funded program streams: those based in the six schools across Calgary and those based in approved neighborhood community preschools and child care programs (LEARN Program).They also provide the Inclusive Child Care (ICC) Program which supports licensed child care programs, approved family day homes and out-of-school care programs to successfully meet the developmental needs of all children.

They have an Early Intervention Program for children under 3, this is fee for service. They also provide Combined Specialized Services or Behavioural Developmental Aide and ECS (PUF) Program in their classroom, and the home & community.

Their First Steps program is available to toddlers ages 19 months 3 years. Overseen by a certified teacher and led by developmental aides, children participate in activities and therapy aimed at building communication, engagement, sensory awareness, fine motor, and gross motor skills. Classes include speech and language therapy, music therapy, and conductive education therapy. First Steps is available before Program Unit Funding (PUF) eligibility age and without a formal diagnosis.