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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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COVID-19 information : guidance for preschool, day care and out of school care (child care)

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This document has been developed to support operators of licensed preschools and child care centres in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among attendees (children, adolescents, adults, ... More ≫

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This document has been developed to support operators of licensed preschools and child care centres in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 among attendees (children, adolescents, adults, parents, guardians, staff and volunteers).

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Child Care Information

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This data set contains information on child care programs in Alberta. Data available includes the following: - Type of Program: child care programs in Alberta are either licensed under the Child ... More ≫

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This data set contains information on child care programs in Alberta. Data available includes the following: - Type of Program: child care programs in Alberta are either licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act (and include day care programs, preschool programs, group family child care programs, and out-of-school care programs) or approved by the Child and Family Services Region (approved family day home). Please Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related mitigation measures, many listed child care programs were not open or able to operate at full capacity.   Program Name/Address/Postal Code: The name, address and postal code of the child care program recorded in the Ministry’s Child Care Information System. Capacity: indicates the maximum number of licensed/approved spaces a program is approved. Inspection Date: Indicates the date, within the last 18 months, that an inspection was completed by a Child and Family Services licensing officer or contract manager....

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Family day home standards manual for Alberta [2021]

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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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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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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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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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COVID-19 information : guidance for daycare, out of school care (child care)

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This guidance builds upon the Alberta Health Services Health and Safety Childcare Guidelines, which all child care operators are required to follow. All re-opened licensed child care centres will ... More ≫

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This guidance builds upon the Alberta Health Services Health and Safety Childcare Guidelines, which all child care operators are required to follow. All re-opened licensed child care centres will also be required to be in compliance with applicable zoning and health and safety legislation, including the Child Care Licensing Act and Child Care Licensing Regulation. In the event of a conflict between this document and the AHS Health and Safety Childcare Guidelines, this document will prevail. Also available in French, see related tab.

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Renseignements sur la COVID-19 : directives pour les garderies et les services de garde extrascolaires

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Ce document fournit des directives en matière de santé et de sécurité pour la garde d’enfants que tous les exploitants d’établissements de garde d’enfants doivent suivre. Également disponible en ... More ≫

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Ce document fournit des directives en matière de santé et de sécurité pour la garde d’enfants que tous les exploitants d’établissements de garde d’enfants doivent suivre. Également disponible en anglais; voir l’onglet « Related ».

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Renseignements sur la COVID-19 : directives pour les programmes agréés de services de garde en milieu familial et de services de garde collective en milieu familial

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Ce document a été élaboré pour aider les agences agréées de services de garde en milieu familial et les programmes agréés de services de garde collective en milieu familial à réduire le risque de ... More ≫

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Ce document a été élaboré pour aider les agences agréées de services de garde en milieu familial et les programmes agréés de services de garde collective en milieu familial à réduire le risque de transmission de la COVID-19. Également disponible en anglais; voir l’onglet « Related ».

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