Business Details
Licensed Family Day Home Services in Innisfail
We are a licensed early learning and child care service dedicated to creating nurturing environments where children thrive through play, exploration, and structured learning. Our team of experienced professionals provides comprehensive support to educators through training, home visits, and resource provision, ensuring alignment with Alberta Ministry of Children Services standards. We prioritize family and community collaboration, offering tailored child care solutions, affordability grants, and subsidy access while fostering parent involvement through advisory boards and annual evaluations.Our educators undergo rigorous selection and receive ongoing mentorship, including specialized training in infant and toddler care. With over two decades of combined experience among our leadership team, we maintain a commitment to quality through monthly monitoring visits and developmentally appropriate curricula tailored to each child's unique needs.
Services
Family Day Home Placement
Educator Training Programs
Child Care Subsidy Assistance
Developmental Curriculum Design
Parent Advisory Board Services
Highlights and features
- Experienced educators with Alberta government certification
- Monthly monitoring visits ensure consistent quality standards
- Access to child care subsidies and affordability grants
- Tailored educator matching based on family needs
- Parent advisory board involvement in strategic planning
Associations and certifications
- Alberta Ministry of Children Services
Services
Family Day Home Placement
We connect families with licensed day home educators through personalized interviews and needs assessments. Our team evaluates each family's requirements to recommend suitable caregivers who meet Alberta's regulatory standards. This service includes ongoing support and follow-up visits to ensure satisfaction.
Educator Training Programs
Our comprehensive training includes home visits, individualized learning plans, and access to educational resources. Educators receive mentorship from experienced staff with over 20 years of early childhood expertise. Programs cover infant care, curriculum development, and regulatory compliance.
Child Care Subsidy Assistance
We help families access government-funded subsidies and affordability grants to reduce child care costs. Our staff provides guidance through the application process and connects families with additional community resources for financial assistance.
Developmental Curriculum Design
Each day home implements age-appropriate curricula focusing on social, physical, and cognitive development. Our educators create customized learning plans that align with Alberta's Early Learning and Care Framework while accommodating individual children's needs.
Parent Advisory Board Services
Parents participate in strategic planning through advisory board memberships and annual evaluations. We facilitate face-to-face discussions between families and educators while organizing community-building activities that enhance our child care services.
People
Reshann Butts
Coordinator & Child Development Supervisor
Over 20 years in early childhood education with Alberta licensing expertise. Specializes in infant/toddler care and financial leadership. Active in provincial child care associations since 2011.
Ella Brekke
Consultant & Child Development Supervisor
17+ years in child care field with non-profit management expertise. Certified Level 3 ECE and Indigenous studies background. Leads Central Alberta Family Day Home Association since 2010.
Lindsay Connors
Pedagogical Mentor & Child Development Supervisor
Decade-long ECE specialist with diverse environment experience. Published author on physical literacy. Mentor in Red Deer College practicum program since 2021.
Emi Bruneau
Consultant & Child Development Supervisor
Japanese-certified educator with international experience. Holds dual credentials in early childhood education. Practicum mentor at Red Deer Polytechnic since 2025.
Ron King
Advisory Board Chair
Community leader with 50+ years Legion membership. Active in local theater and volunteer committees. Innisfail Citizen of the Year 2023 recipient serving on board since 2007.
Questions
What age groups do your day homes serve?
Our licensed educators care for children from infancy through school-age, with specialized programs tailored to different developmental stages.
How do you ensure child care quality?
We conduct monthly monitoring visits, provide ongoing educator training, and maintain Alberta Ministry of Children Services licensing standards for all day homes.
Can I get financial assistance for child care?
Yes, we help families access government subsidies and affordability grants to reduce child care costs through Alberta's financial assistance programs.
How are day home educators selected?
Educators undergo rigorous screening including background checks, reference verification, and Alberta government certification requirements before joining our network.
Do you offer parent involvement opportunities?
Parents participate through advisory boards, annual evaluations, and community events. We encourage direct communication between families and educators.
