FAQs For Providers

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Where can I find professional development opportunities?

The Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta has a comprehensive list of professional development opportunities on their website.

How can I update my organization’s listing?

To update your organization’s listing, please contact your 211 Alberta representative or use the 211 Alberta contact form.

How can my organization be added to the Early Years Hub?

The Early Years Hub is powered by the 211 Alberta database. Please use their new listing form and they will explore adding it to the database.

Where can I send families for help?

Search our database using the filters to find organizations that can address the family’s needs.

What are the health regulations for working with children?

Alberta Health Services has a Health and Safety Guide for Operators of Child Care Facilities.

How can I find inclusive child care supports?

Search our database using the filters to find organizations offering child care to fit the child’s needs.

What do you mean by “inclusion”?

Inclusion is an attitude and approach that embraces diversity and learner differences and promotes equal opportunities for all learners in Alberta. Every learner has unique needs. Some learners have profound and ongoing needs and others have short-term or situation-based needs. This calls for flexible and responsive learning environments that can adapt to the changing needs of learners. (Government of Alberta)

What is quality early learning and child care in Alberta?

Visit our Quality Early Learning and Childcare webpage to access links to documents on high quality early learning and child care.