COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
- Public health restrictions: Alberta entered Step 2 on March 1.
- Book your vaccine: Albertans 5+ can get it now. Get third dose when eligible.
COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Information on child care during COVID-19, recommendations and best practices for licensed facility-based and home-based child care options.
Federal-provincial child care agreement
On November 15, 2021, the Alberta and federal governments announced an agreement to reduce child care fees by an average of 50% in early 2022 and to provide $10 per day fees, on average, by 2026. Learn more about this historic agreement.
COVID-19 update
Child care operators should continue following applicable COVID guidelines and public health orders issued by the Chief Medical Officer of Health. Guidance is now available for Licensed Child Care Centres and Family Day Homes.
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