Creating Child Care Choices - Province unveils new child care plan

New provincial subsidy for school-age children will launch September 1   Calgary... A child care investment plan released by the Alberta government will increase the availability of child care, assist child care operators in their efforts to recruit and retain staff and help low- and middle-income parents, including parents of school-age children, with the cost of child care.
 

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News Release - Provincial

News Release - Fort McMurray

Minister Tarchuk's Speech
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Minister Tarchuk’s Speech Video
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Spotlight on Child Care
community success stories (PDF, 600kb)

Creating Child Care Choices for Pre-School Children
information on child care investments for pre-school children (PDF, 500kb)

Creating Child Care Choices for School-Age Children
information on child care investments for school-age children (PDF, 575kb)

     
 

Have questions about
child care? 

The Parent Information Line provides Albertans with toll free access to early childhood development and child care information and resources.

Please call toll-free:
1-866-714-KIDS (5437)

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How much is Alberta
investing in Child Care?

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Province presents top honours in child care

Ten of the most extraordinary and innovative child care professionals in Alberta were recognized for their outstanding contributions to children's learning and development on May 9 in Calgary.  The recipients represent excellence in child care programs throughout the province.

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