FAQs For Families
Where can I find a list of all the child care organizations (centre-based child care, day homes, etc.)?
The Government of Alberta has a comprehensive list of all the centre-based child care (also known as daycare) and day home providers that can be searched through its Childcare Lookup Tool.
Inclusive Child Care Alberta has partners across Alberta that can connect you to organizations that offer inclusive early learning and child care programs.
Where can I find programs and services if I live outside of the Edmonton area?
The Government of Alberta has a comprehensive list of all the centre-based child care (also known as daycare) and day home providers that can be searched through its Childcare Lookup Tool.
Inclusive Child Care Alberta has partners across Alberta that can connect you to organizations that offer inclusive early learning and child care programs.
My child is older than 5, where can I look for programs and services?
You can use the Government of Alberta’s School Division Map to identify and connect with the school division/board in your area. You can also search for programs and services for children of all ages through 211 Alberta.
Can you connect me with the individual programs or supports?
The Early Years Hub is an online database of Early Learning and Child Care programs and services in the Edmonton area. Each organization in the database operates independently, so you will have to contact them directly to get more details about their services.
How do I know if the service or program is good quality?
Visit our Quality Early Learning and Child Care webpage to access links to documents on high quality early learning and child care and how to assess your options.
What are Early Childhood Services?
Early Childhood Services (ECS) are funded by Program Unit Funding (PUF). PUF is a grant provided by the Ministry of Education and Child Care to school authorities for children with developmental disabilities who require additional support beyond that offered in a regular program. Search our database under “Early Childhood Services” for these listings.
Where can I find parenting programs?
Search our database under “Help with Parenting”.
Where can I find respite help/services?
Search our database under “Respite Care”.
Where do I go if I am having concerns about child’s development?
The first step is completing an “Ages and Stages Questionnaire” (ASQ). There are several organizations in the Edmonton area that conduct the questionnaire. Search our database under “Early Development” to find organizations that conduct the questionnaire offer this assessment.
Visit our Growth and Developmental Milestones webpage learn more about the milestones.
How can I get my child a diagnosis?
The first step is completing an “Ages and Stages Questionnaire” (ASQ). There are several organizations in the Edmonton area that conduct the questionnaire. Search our database under “Early Development” to find organizations that conduct the questionnaire offer this assessment.
Visit our Growth and Developmental Milestones webpage learn more about the milestones.
Where can I find programs for my child with additional needs?
Search our database of programs and services. You can filter using specific area of need to narrow down the results.