This page is for ALBERTA licensing and regulations. We have included some external resources as well for across Canada. If you are form another province, please let me know and I will add your local government resources!
NOTE: Please always direct your questions on anything related to government regulations to the appropriate authorities.
Resource Links:
- Alberta Child Care (Main Page)
- Alberta Online Child Care Claims System
- Alberta Child Care: Supports for Programs and Educators
- Alberta Child Care Grant Funding Program
- Professional Development Funding Request Form (online)
- Early Childhood Educator Certification
- Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Act
- Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Regulation
- Federal-Provincial Child Care Agreement
- Starting and Operating a Licensed Child Care Program
- Family Day Home Standards Manual for Alberta (pdf)
- Become a Family Day Home Educator
- Minister’s Awards of Excellence in Child Development
Alberta Child Care Grant Funding Program:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-422-1119
Toll free: 1-800-661-9754
Email: cs.childcarefunding@gov.ab.ca
Alberta Child Care Staff Certification Office:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 1-800-661-9754
Email: cs.staffcertification@gov.ab.ca
Alberta Child Care Claims Unit:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-643-6120
Toll free: 1-855-638-6121
Email: cs.childcareclaims@gov.ab.ca