Busing Transportation at Niitsitapi Learning Centre

Niitsitapi Learning Centre serves Preschool to Grade 2 students (ages 3–8). Transportation is provided in accordance with Calgary Board of Education (CBE) Transportation guidelines and is designed to support the safety and needs of our youngest learners.

Charter Transportation Overview

  • Transportation at NLC is a limited charter service provided by Dreams Transportation.
  • Busing is available to congregated (centralized) bus stops only.
  • Families are responsible for safely walking their child to and from the assigned stop and following the scheduled pick-up and drop-off times.

Safety & Supervision

  • Students under the age of 7 must be met by a parent or caregiver at drop-off.
  • Students are expected to follow age-appropriate bus safety rules and listen to the bus driver at all times.

Registration & Address Information

  • Families must register for charter bus transportation each school year by May/June through MyCBE.
  • Transportation is provided to one registered address only.
  • Students should be accompanied to their bus stop 10 minutes early.
  • Any changes to a transportation address must be shared in advance with the school office, who will work with CBE Transportation to process updates. Transportation updates can take up to 6 weeks to process, especially during the first few months of the school year.

Preschool Busing

  • Preschool students ride buses equipped with integrated five-point harness seating, designed for children weighing approximately 22–85 lbs.
  • Niitsitapi Learning Centre has a defined bus boundary. Families may contact the school office or visit the school website to view the boundary map.
  • At NLC, buses pick up and drop off directly in front of the school, and children are supported by staff when boarding and exiting the bus.

Note: Families should discuss bus absence-reporting procedures directly with their bus driver or transportation provider. Drivers will typically contact families 1–2 days before a child’s first scheduled pick-up.

School Bus Expectations & Rules

The school bus is an extension of the school, and therefore is subject to CBE Administrative Regulation 6005 – Student Code of Conduct. Students riding on a school bus are responsible for their conduct to the bus driver and the Principal of the school. Violation of any of the following rules may lead to the loss of riding privileges, suspension or other disciplinary measures under CBE Administrative Regulation 6096 – Transportation Responsibilities and School Bus Rules.

  • The driver is in full charge of the bus. Respect the driver and obey directions.
  • The driver may assign specific seats to students at any time.
  • Students will not extend arms or head out of windows. While the bus is in motion, students will remain seated facing forward and will not try to get on or off the bus or move about within the bus.
  • Students will not throw anything on the floor or out of the windows of the bus.
  • While on the bus, students will conduct themselves quietly and courteously, showing consideration for the comfort and safety of others.
  • Scuffling, fighting, smoking, and the use of obscene language, gestures or behaviour on the bus are prohibited.
  • Students will not distract the bus driver with excessive noise.
  • Students who cause willful damage to a bus will be held accountable.
  • When leaving the bus, students will observe the instructions of the bus driver and will not cross the road without having a clear view in all directions.
  • No student or parent is permitted on the bus without:
    • the authorization of the bus driver; or
    • the authorization of the school principal or their designate.

More Bus Information & Contacts

If you have questions about the bus route, contact the school If you would like an update when the bus is more than 10 minutes late, please call Dream Transportation at 403-590-7433.

For full details on CBE transportation policies, service levels, and timelines, please visit:

👉 CBE General Transportation Information
https://cbe.ab.ca/schools/busing-and-transportation/Pages/general-transportation.aspx