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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 provides 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 provides 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.

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Financial reporting guide : child care 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 affordability grant : financial reporting guide

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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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Inclusive child care program guide

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This guide provides information about the Inclusive Child Care Program. Its purpose is to increase understanding about the program and awareness of the resources and supports available to licenced... More ≫

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This guide provides information about the Inclusive Child Care Program. Its purpose is to increase understanding about the program and awareness of the resources and supports available to licenced child care programs.

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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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Minister's Awards of Excellence in Child Development : guidelines for nominations

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The Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development celebrate child development professionals and their exceptional contributions to making life better for children and families in Alberta.... More ≫

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The Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development celebrate child development professionals and their exceptional contributions to making life better for children and families in Alberta. This resource explains how Albertans can nominate individuals, teams or programs that demonstrate professional excellence in at least one of the following areas: innovative programming, inclusive practices, collaborative partnerships, leadership, promising practices, family/parent support, community building, and continuous improvement.

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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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Child care staff certification guide [2018]

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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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