The Child Care Lookup tool helps parents find licensed child care programs and family day home agencies by providing details such as location, child age range, capacity, program status, and recent inspection results. Parents can search by city, postal code, program type, or name for comprehensive program...
Alberta’s Affordability Grants aim to reduce child care fees to an average of $10 per day by 2025-26 under the federal-provincial child care agreement. Licensed child care programs, including preschools, daycares, and family day homes, can use these grants for overhead costs and educator wages.
Eligible families with children from age 0 to Grade 6 can apply for child care subsidies for licensed programs, including daycare and family day homes. Subsidy rates depend on the child’s age, family income, program type, and monthly attendance, covering various needs like preschool and extended hours care.
The online Child Care Claims Program (C3P) enables licensed child care programs and family day home agencies to submit monthly claims for subsidy and wage top-up funding electronically. For detailed guidance on using the system, users can refer to the Online Child Care Claims System User Guide.
The Alberta government’s Space Creation Grant supports the development of up to 68,700 new licensed child care spaces by 2026, targeting high-need areas. Both non-profit and private operators, as well as family day home agencies, are eligible to apply. Applications are open through the Alberta...
The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta (AECEA) is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors elected by its members. The board oversees AECEA's operations and strategic direction, collaborating with staff and community stakeholders to enhance the early learning and...
The Association of Alberta Childcare Entrepreneurs (AACE) is a not-for-profit organization founded in December 2021 by private childcare center owners in response to government communications about the Affordability Grant program. AACE focuses on advocacy by connecting with government officials, conducting surveys, and challenging...
The Alberta Family Child Care Association (AFCCA) has been advancing quality child care since 1989. Its mission focuses on education, collaboration, and support for family child care programs. AFCCA advocates for excellence, maintains relationships with the provincial government, and networks with members, ensuring...
