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Alberta child care affordability grant funding guide

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This document is a reference guide for the Affordability Grant provided under the Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. It outlines the eligibility, rates, and process for... More ≫

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This document is a reference guide for the Affordability Grant provided under the Alberta-Canada Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. It outlines the eligibility, rates, and process for accessing the Affordability Grant for licensed daycares, out-of-school care programs, preschools, family day home agencies, and group family care in Alberta.

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Certification guide for early childhood educators

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Children’s Services to review educational training and competencies to determine eligibility and issue certification towards provincial certification... More ≫

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Children’s Services to review educational training and competencies to determine eligibility and issue certification towards provincial certification in accordance with the Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Act. Working in licensed child care programs is a regulated occupation. Individuals who work in licensed facility-based and home-based child care programs must hold provincial certification issued by the Alberta Government. The educational requirements for certification as well as the process of applying to be certified are contained in this guide.

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Family day homes standards manual for Alberta

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This manual contains the standards for operating a licensed family day home agency and for the individual programs working under contract with licensed agencies to provide child care. Family day... More ≫

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This manual contains the standards for operating a licensed family day home agency and for the individual programs working under contract with licensed agencies to provide child care. Family day home care is one of the child care options available to parents in Alberta. Program educators that operate a family day home program can provide child care to a maximum of six children (not including their own) aged 0 to 12 years old in their private residence.

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COVID-19 information : guidance for licensed family day home/group family child care programs

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This document has been developed to support approved family day home agencies and licenced group family child care programs in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19. This guidance builds... More ≫

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This document has been developed to support approved family day home agencies and licenced group family child care programs in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19. This guidance builds upon the Alberta Health Services Health and Safety Childcare Guidelines. The guidance provided outlines public health and infection prevention control measures, specific to this setting. Also available in French, see related tab.

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Child care licensing handbook : family day home agencies

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Handbook for family day home agency licence holders or prospective licence holders.

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Providing child care in your home

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This document is a general guide to assist unlicensed home-based child care providers in Alberta and provides recommendations and best-practices for providing child care in a home-based setting.... More ≫

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This document is a general guide to assist unlicensed home-based child care providers in Alberta and provides recommendations and best-practices for providing child care in a home-based setting. Under the Early Learning and Child Care Act, anyone providing child care for more than six children in addition to their own requires a child care licence issued by the Government of Alberta. The information contained in this document is not intended as legal or professional advice; unlicensed child care providers are solely responsible for ensuring that all applicable laws and standards are followed.

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Choosing child care in Alberta

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This document offers tools to help families in their search for the child care that will best meet their needs.

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Changes in child care : coming into effect February 1, 2021 under the new Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation

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A guide to the changes in child care under the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation, which came into effect in February 2021.

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Child care licensing handbook : facility-based programs

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This handbook is intented to help guide prospective and licensed facility-based child-care providers through the licensing process. It includes information about terms used in the legislation, how... More ≫

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This handbook is intented to help guide prospective and licensed facility-based child-care providers through the licensing process. It includes information about terms used in the legislation, how to apply for or renew your child care licence, what is involved in the inspection and monitoring process, and the tools available to you child-care providers during the term of their licence.

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Family day home standards manual for Alberta [2019]

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This manual contains the standards for operating an approved family day home service for the purposes of providing care to children. Family day home care is one of the child care options available... More ≫

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This manual contains the standards for operating an approved family day home service for the purposes of providing care to children. Family day home care is one of the child care options available to parents in Alberta. Child care providers that operate a family day home program can provide child care to a maximum of six children (including their own) aged 0 to 12 years old in their private residence.

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