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Certification guide for early childhood educators

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Education and Childcare to review educational credentials, and qualifications of childcare staff to determine certification eligibility and issue... More ≫

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Certification is the process used by Alberta Education and Childcare to review educational credentials, and qualifications of childcare staff to determine certification eligibility and issue provincial certification in accordance with the Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation. Early childhood educator is a regulated profession. Individuals working in licensed facility-based and home-based childcare programs must hold provincial certification issued by the Alberta Government. The requirements for obtaining and maintaining certification as well as the process for applying for certification are contained in this guide.

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Providing unlicensed childcare in your home

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

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

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Financial reporting guide : affordability grant

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This guide provides additional information and advice on the financial reporting requirements for grant recipients who have been approved for Alberta's Affordability Grant. The Affordability Grant... More ≫

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This guide provides additional information and advice on the financial reporting requirements for grant recipients who have been approved for Alberta's Affordability Grant. The Affordability Grant is an operating grant for eligible programs that provides fixed monthly funding that may be used to help cover the day-to-day costs of running a licensed child care program.

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Alberta child care grant funding guide : for wage top-up and professional development funding (including mandatory employer contribution and release time grants)

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This guide provided assistance to licensed daycare, out-of-school care, group family child care, and approved family day home child care programs in applying for grant funding to support the... More ≫

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This guide provided assistance to licensed daycare, out-of-school care, group family child care, and approved family day home child care programs in applying for grant funding to support the recruitment, retention and professional development of their staff. Available funding supports include wage top-up and professional development funding. As of April 1, 2026 funding is now provided under the Early Childhood Educator Workforce Supports Grant (see Related tab).

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Guide to completing the AISH funeral benefits application

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for people accessing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Describes the available funeral... More ≫

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Provides step-by-step instructions to fill out the funeral benefits application form for people accessing the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped program. Describes the available funeral benefits, along with what information is required to apply. Provides information about the application process along with contact information for questions.

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Provider's guide to the funeral benefits application

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Provides information to funeral providers who may be assisting Albertans applying for funeral benefits. The guide provides information about what funeral benefits are available, the application... More ≫

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Provides information to funeral providers who may be assisting Albertans applying for funeral benefits. The guide provides information about what funeral benefits are available, the application process, and contacts who can answer questions and provide help.

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Childcare 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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Childcare 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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Enhancement policy manual

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial... More ≫

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The Enhancement Policy Manual contains policies and procedures that direct casework staff when delivering services under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act. The Manual is provincial policy and procedural requirements that all casework staff in Child and Family Services Authorities and Delegated First Nation Agencies are expected to comply with. The policies provide direction and procedures for most common situations.

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Child care licensing handbook : facility-based programs [2021-2025]

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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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