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Childcare in Edmonton

Here are a list of valuable resources in Edmonton that can help with childcare needs:

At the Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, childcare options are available for parents, as well as assistance with locating appropriate schools for children

The Government of Alberta has childcare services that can be found under Personal and Family Supports

Childcare options can also be found at the Alberta Canada Immigration website, where information on child subsidies can also be found

Here is another link to childcare options in Edmonton

A list of babysitters/available daycares/non-profit daycare centres/occasional daycare centres/dayhomes within Edmonton and Canada can be found here

If the family is looking to hire a nanny this resource may be useful

Edmonton and Area Child and Family Services provides helpful information on childcare subsidy programs and the Kin Childcare program, which allows you to hire a family member to take care of your child

The government of Alberta provides information on free childcare services that can be accessed if you are finding it difficult to support your family, for more information click here

The Government of Alberta has information regarding general programs and services for children and youth

Alberta Children and Youth Services Guide to completing your application for child care subsidy can be accessed here, for more information regarding subsidies please click here

The Canada Revenue Agency provides a program called the Universal Child Care Benefit to help financially support families and their childcare choices