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Frequently Asked Questions
How much would I pay for child care?
Note that the cost varies depending on the number of hours the child is in care.
See the attached fee schedule that we recommend to Providers.
Subsidies are available from the Provincial Government.
How many children are allowed in regulated family day homes?
A total of 6 children under the age of 13 including the provider’s own, of which no more
than 2 are allowed under age 2 , and 3 under age 3.
How are providers screened and approved?
Please see our Providers page.
What are the hours of operation?
As contracted workers, each provider sets her own hours to fit her own situation. Most day
homes are open between 7am and 6:00 pm only. Some will accept various hours including
evening, overnight and weekend care.
Will the food be supplied?
Providers will offer 2 meals and 2 snacks for 8 hours of care. All snacks will consist of foods chosen from 2 food groups and each meal will consist of all 4 food groups from the Canada Food Guide. The parent agrees to supply milk (for bottle fed infants), infant food and any special foods required due to allergies or specials diets.
Do the providers have training in child care?
Each new provider receives core training, usually lasting 6 months and then progresses to one of the accepted family child care training programs. Many providers have earned Alberta Child Care certificates as Child Care Assistant (Level 1), Child Care Worker (Level 2), or Child Care Supervisor (Level 3). Level 3 requires graduating with an Early Childhood Development diploma at Grant MacEwen University or the equivalency.
What kind of activities can I expect the caregiver to provide?
Providers agree to provide a wide range of activities to meet each child’s physical, emotional,
social and intellectual needs, including daily outside play.
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