Articles and Videos:

 

 

Curbing the Learning Blues  Creating a Perfect Nursery  Choosing A Hotel

Sharing the magic of reading  Travelling tips for families Making sense of Vaccinations

Making Car Rides Fun  Babies Health Problem-Solving Skills 

Summer Fitness  Babies Hearing New Children's Book 

Hearing Problems Protecting Hearing Communication Difficulties

Sunburn Free Pregnancy Back-Pain Sporting Chance

Additional Educational Videos

 

Parent Resources:

 

Government of Alberta - Programs and Services:

Gov't of AB - Raising Children from 0 - 6 Link

Alberta Children and Youth Services Child Care Subsidy Information:

Gov't of AB - Child Care Subsidy Information Link

You can apply for a subsidy if:                                                                                     

* You or your spouse/partner are Canadian Citizens and live in Alberta.
* You and your spouse/partner are currently working, attending school, looking for work or have special needs.
* Your children are pre-school or school age, and have not yet completed grade 6.
* Your child is attending a licensed day care centre, an approved family day home, a licensed out-of-school care centre, with a direct care provider.
* You or your spouse/partner stay-at-home and have your child(ren) enrolled in a licensed nursery school or approved early childhood development program.

Child Care Subsidy Guide and Application Form

Career & Volunteer Opportunities with Little Einsteins Daycares:

 

QUALITY CHILD CARE STAFF REQUIRED!
We are currently looking for quality staff for all of our child care centers.

Salary is based on experience and levels. To apply for a position, please fax resume to 486-6726, or email to: curtis@edmontondaycare.ca, or call 486-6725.

Childcare Provider Job Description:
This position entails working with children from new born babies up to age 12. As a child care provider, you will have several roles in caring for and educating young children.

Childcare giving involves basic care and nurturing; educating involves assisting a child in learning or gaining new skills or understanding; organizing responsibilities are those required to set up and maintain the child care environment and program, and connecting with families and the community.

You will provide both primary and support functions. The primary functions include duties that are in direct child care and actively engaged in the supervision, safety, well-being, and development of children.
Support functions include, touring parents, cooking, cleaning, or clerical tasks.

QUALITY CHILD CARE VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED!
Field Trip Booking Coordinator, Field Trip Chaperones, Grocery Shoppers, Painters, Part-time Out-Of-School Care Aid, and Part-time Childcare Aid needed.

For information on the above child care volunteer opportunities, please send an email to: curtis@edmontondaycare.ca and list your preference for a volunteer position and at which child care center(s) you would like to volunteer ... THANK YOU!


Selecting A Child Care Facility:

 

Gov't of AB Link - Child Care Lookup by Postal Code for Pre-schools, Out-of-School and Day Homes within Alberta

Selecting the right childcare provider can sometimes seem like an impossible task. However, with patience and a little planning, it is quite easy to find the best provider to fill your individual child's needs.

Your main goal: to find a warm, nurturing and safe environment where your child can thrive. Time invested in the search for a great caregiver is well worth the effort as it will ensure your child's happiness and well-being.

1.  Start early (4 or 5 months in advance)and decide upon what type of service you require. Choose between a Day-home, Nanny, Pre-School, Babysitter, or Day-Care facility and then decide WHERE you need it to be located. Click on our list to find the providers nearest to your home, or your work, or wherever it will be most convenient.

2.  Start phoning these providers to ask for additional information as well as confirmation of the services that they provide. Ask specific questions about admission conditions, number and age of children, training and experience of staff members, schedules and, of course, costs involved. Make an appointment so that you can see first-hand what the environment will be like.

3.  Always meet with your potential child care providers. Pay special attention and evaluate the environment, health and safety (cleanliness), child/provider interactions, activities, meals, and if the providers can accommodate any special needs that you or your child may have.

4.  Do some final checking: Ask for references, do a quick background check and then trust your instincts. Do not hesitate to look for someone else if you do not feel comfortable with a provider or if there is just something that seems wrong.