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This data set reflects child care programs in Alberta licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act (prior to February 2021) and under the Early Learning and Child Care Act (February 2021 and... More ≫

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This data set reflects child care programs in Alberta licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act (prior to February 2021) and under the Early Learning and Child Care Act (February 2021 and after).   Data prior to February 2021 included reflects child care programs in Alberta licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act. Program types under the Child Care Licensing Act included day care programs, out-of-school care programs, preschool programs, group family child care, family day homes (approved by a licensed family day home agency), and innovative child care programs.   In February 2021, child care licensing changed from program-based to facility-based under the Early Learning and Child Care Act. There are now four types of licenses: facility-based programs, group family child care programs, family day homes (approved by a licensed family day home agency), and innovative child care programs. A facility-based program can have any of the three program types under a single...

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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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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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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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Ministerial Order 2020-06 [Children's Services]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services allowing day care, out-of-school care and innovative child care programs to re-open under health guidelines and allowing regulatory... More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services allowing day care, out-of-school care and innovative child care programs to re-open under health guidelines and allowing regulatory requirements to be varied by the statutory director, to allow for mixed-ages in child care programs. This order rescinds Children's Services Ministerial Order 2020-03.

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Ministerial Order 2020-04 [Children's Services]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services exempting holders of a child care program licence from the fee usually required to renew the licence, during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services exempting holders of a child care program licence from the fee usually required to renew the licence, during the period of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ministerial Order 2020-03 [Children's Services]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services setting out more stringent regulatory requirements for child care programs that may be operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a... More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services setting out more stringent regulatory requirements for child care programs that may be operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a screening questionnaire for any essential visitors and guidance for food handling. Note: this ministerial order was rescinded by Children's Services ministerial order 2020-06.

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Ministerial Order 2020-02 [Children's Services]

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services setting out more stringent regulatory requirements for child care programs that may be operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a... More ≫

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Ministerial order from the Minister of Children's Services setting out more stringent regulatory requirements for child care programs that may be operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a screening questionnaire for any essential visitors and guidance for food handling.

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