Built by an educator. Designed for families.
The Learning Lab is a teacher-led homeschool co-op in Fort McMurray, Alberta — giving homeschooling families access to structured, expert-led enrichment without giving up the flexibility they love.
Why The Learning Lab exists
The Learning Lab was founded by Kayleigh McInnis, a certified educator with 15 years of experience in health and medical post-secondary education as an instructor, manager, and program director. That background in curriculum design and program leadership shapes everything about how The Learning Lab operates.
Kayleigh saw a gap: homeschooling families in Fort McMurray wanted their children to experience real classroom community, peer interaction, and expert instruction — but without the rigidity of a traditional school schedule. The Learning Lab was built to fill exactly that gap.
Every decision — from class size to the station-based model to the inclusive classroom culture — comes from genuine educational expertise and a deep respect for what homeschooling families are trying to build.
Learning through doing, not sitting
Station-based learning
Students rotate through hands-on stations each session. This keeps energy high, attention focused, and learning active — no one is stuck at a desk for an hour.
Skill-level, not grade-level
We don't assume a child's ability based on their age or grade. Every student works at their own skill level across math, science, language arts, and social studies.
Real experiments and STEM
Science means real experiments. Math means real problems. We use movement, building, and discovery — not worksheets — to make concepts stick.
Small groups, big impact
A maximum of 10 students per class means every child gets attention, every question gets answered, and every student feels like they belong.
What we stand for
Kindness
We treat every student, family, and colleague with genuine care and respect.
Teamwork
Learning is better together. We build community, not competition.
Curiosity
We celebrate questions. There's no such thing as a silly one.
Community
Our classroom is centred around citizenship — a space every family can feel at home in.
Two groups. One community.
Junior Group
Foundational skills across all core subjects, delivered through play-based stations, movement, and hands-on discovery. Building the love of learning from day one.
Senior Group
Deeper subject exploration with real experiments, collaborative projects, and skill-level-based progression. Students are challenged at their level, not a fixed grade assumption.
Simple, transparent pricing
Want to learn more?
Reach out to Kayleigh directly — we'd love to tell you more about the program and whether it's a good fit for your family.
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