Learn what to look for when selecting a childcare program to support your child’s development, safety and well-being.

In addition to the CACWELCC Agreement, Alberta and Canada have signed agreements to further support childcare in Alberta, including the Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement in June ...

Choosing childcare is an important decision for your family. Alberta’s early learning and childcare system offers a range of options to support child development while meeting families’ diverse needs.

Search for the most appropriate supports and services for your unique care needs.

Childcare fees for out-of-school care vary by provider. This type of childcare is not eligible for affordability funding under the federal-provincial agreement. However, families with children in full ...

Under the Early Learning and Child Care Act, a licence is required to operate a childcare program with more than 6 children, ...

Under the Early Learning and Child Care Act and Regulation and Family Day Home Standards, licensed family day home agencies recruit, train and support family day home educators who provide childcare ...

Learn how the Alberta Child Care Grant Funding Program supports frontline early childhood educators in facilities and family ...

A family day home is when childcare is provided within a home-based setting by a family day home educator. In Alberta, a ...

Explore funding, certification information and resources to support your career as an early childhood educator.

FARM resource agents can help callers navigate provincial programs, regulatory requirements and available supports.