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Child care staff certification guide [2011-2017]

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Human Services to review educational training and competencies to determine eligibility and issue certification towards one of the three levels of... More ≫

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Human Services to review educational training and competencies to determine eligibility and issue certification towards one of the three levels of certification in accordance with the Alberta Child Care Licensing Regulation. Staff working in licensed child care programs have six months to be certified, but cannot be left alone to supervise children without certification.

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Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program : guide for licensed day care programs

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Alberta Human Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program... More ≫

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Alberta Human Services promotes excellence in child care to help families get the best care for their children. Grants available through the Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program support licensed day care programs to recruit and retain trained qualified staff. This guide provides information on the Program, describes the different types of funding grants available, explains how to apply for funding, answers common questions on the Program, outlines the claims procedures process, and lists the forms needed to apply for grant funding.

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Alberta Child Care Accreditation Funding Program : guide for licensed out-of-school care programs

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Accreditation is a voluntary process that objectively assesses whether child care programs meet child care standards of excellence. The Government of Alberta recognizes licensed out-of-school care... More ≫

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Accreditation is a voluntary process that objectively assesses whether child care programs meet child care standards of excellence. The Government of Alberta recognizes licensed out-of-school care programs that have achieved the accreditation standards of excellence by providing staff funding at enhanced rates. This guide explains the accreditation process, the types funding available for accredited child care programs or those programs working through the accreditation process, and how to apply for funding.

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Alberta child care licensing handbook

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The handbook provides information for existing or prospective child care program licence holders. It describes how to apply for or renew a child care licence, as well as what is involved in the... More ≫

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The handbook provides information for existing or prospective child care program licence holders. It describes how to apply for or renew a child care licence, as well as what is involved in the inspection and monitoring of licensed child care programs in Alberta. It explains the tools available to licence holders during the term of their licence, as well as what to expect when a program is in non-compliance to the legislation and enforcement action is taken. And it includes a glossary of terms used in the Child Care Licensing Act and Regulation.

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