The Licensed Day Care Program licenses, monitors and enforces standards of
care under the Social
Care Facilities Licensing Act and
Child Care Regulations. It ensures the health, safety and developmental needs
of children are met. The program also responds to complaints and provides information
to parents on day care facilities, helping them choose the best care for their
families.
Anyone is welcome to contact Calgary and Area Child and Family Services for information on assessing
and choosing quality childcare, or to report a complaint about
regulated child care facilities in the Calgary and Area region.
Facilities and individuals interested in operating a licensed child care facility
should visit our Day Care Licensing Program for Agencies Web page.
Community-Based Office
with Child Care Licensing Services
Richmond Multi-Service Team
#80 3915 - 51 Street SW
Calgary AB T3E 6N1
Phone: (403) 297-8033
Fax: (403) 297-7573
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I find quality
child care facilities?
A: There are a number of
ways:
- Read our Finding Quality
Child Care article to help you select the right
child care facility for you and your child
- Call the child care services licensing office for
assistance
- Use Daycare Look Up on the Alberta Childrens Services website.
Q: How do I make a complaint
about a child care facility?
A: Contact the Child Care
Services Office. They will take your report, investigate,
and determine if action is necessary.
Q: What information about
day care facilities can I access from Calgary and Area Child and Family Services?
A: We are able to provide
you with:
- Names and locations of licensed child care facilities,
and license holder names
- Information on assessing and choosing quality child care
- Information on accessing a child care facilities licensing
inspection reports
Q: Can I access information
from the day care directly?
A: Yes, as a parent user
of a day care facility, the license holder is required to
provide you with recent licensing inspection reports. Parents
looking for a new facility should ask to view these reports.
There should be a minimum of two inspection reports per year
at day care facilities.
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