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Childcare – Public notices

See a list of childcare programs ordered to close, issued a probationary licence, or affected by public health orders.

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Overview

The Early Learning and Child Care Act, Regulation and Family Day Home Standards set out requirements to maintain a high standard of quality and safety in licensed childcare programs. The Ministry of Education and Childcare licenses, monitors and takes enforcement action according to these standards. To ensure transparency and keep parents informed, Alberta publishes program closures, probationary licences and public health orders.

  • Programs ordered to close

    The following is a list of childcare programs ordered to close by Alberta’s government since July 31, 2024:

    • April 2, 2026 – Little Nest Daycare
      • This program is allowed to open as of June 12, 2026 with conditions placed on the licence.
    • June 12, 2025 – Baby Steps Early Learning Center
    • October 10, 2024 – Waverley Day Care
    • October 9, 2024 – Willowbrae Academy West Point Center
    • August 12, 2024 – Little Scholars Daycare Greenview
    • August 12, 2024 – Little Scholars Daycare ECS Ltd.
      • On June 12, 2025, the Citizen’s Appeal Panel concluded that the evidence provided did not support the cancellation of the licence, nor the finding of imminent danger to the health, safety or well-being of children attending the program that was used to justify its immediate cancellation.
      • The panel rescinded the statutory director’s decision to cancel the licence.
    • August 12, 2024 – Little Scholars Daycare Inc.
      • On June 12, 2025, the Citizen’s Appeal Panel concluded the evidence provided did not support the cancellation of the licence, nor the finding of imminent danger to the health, safety or well-being of children attending the program that was used to justify its immediate cancellation.
    • The panel rescinded the statutory director’s decision to cancel the licence.
    • July 31, 2024 – Morning Glory Daycare and OSC

  • Programs issued a probationary licence

    The following is a list of programs that were issued a probationary licence since March 2025. Programs issued a probationary licence must address non-compliances to maintain their licences:

  • Reported high-risk, potentially criminal incidents

    This section includes notices about high-risk, potentially criminal incidents within licensed childcare facilities that have been reported to Education and Childcare through a complaint or incident report. The receipt of a complaint or incident report about a high-risk, potentially criminal incident does not mean that the incident has been substantiated. For more information about specific high-risk, potentially criminal incidents, please contact the childcare program directly. Notices will remain posted for 90 days.

    The Early Childhood Educator Lookup is also available to check the certification status of any certified early childhood educators in Alberta. The tool shows an educator’s certification level and status.

    • June 30: A high-risk, potentially criminal incident was reported at Beatrice Kids Early Learning and Childcare Center (120 McTavish Cres) in Fort McMurray on June 26, 2026. Alberta’s Childcare Licensing team has worked with the licence holder to develop a safety plan that will support child safety at the program. The parents and guardians of children known to be potentially impacted have been contacted where appropriate. For further information, please contact the program.
    • June 30: A high-risk, potentially criminal incident was reported at Corpus Christi Out of School Care Program (460 Watt Blvd SW) in Edmonton on June 26, 2026. Alberta’s Childcare Licensing team has worked with the licence holder to develop a safety plan that will support child safety at the program. The parents and guardians of children known to be potentially impacted have been contacted where appropriate. For further information, please contact the program.
    • June 18: A high-risk, potentially criminal incident was reported at Millwoods Day Care Centre #1 (1603/1605 Knottwood Road North NW) in Edmonton on June 16, 2026. Alberta’s Childcare Licensing team has worked with the licence holder to develop a safety plan that will support child safety at the program. The parents and guardians of children known to be potentially impacted have been contacted where appropriate. For further information, please contact the program.
    • June 18: A high-risk, potentially criminal incident was reported at Fort Saskatchewan Childcare (9907 103 Street) in Fort Saskatchewan on June 16, 2026. Alberta’s Childcare Licensing team has worked with the licence holder to develop a safety plan that will support child safety at the program. The parents and guardians of children known to be potentially impacted have been contacted where appropriate. For further information, please contact the program.
    • June 17: A high-risk, potentially criminal incident was reported at Fit Kids Care (108, 8060 Silver Springs Boulevard NW) in Calgary on June 15, 2026. Alberta’s Childcare Licensing team has worked with the licence holder to develop a safety plan that will support child safety at the program. The parents and guardians of children known to be potentially impacted have been contacted where appropriate. For further information, please contact the program.
    • June 16: A high-risk, potentially criminal incident was reported at Best Start Daycare and OSC (120, 1011 Parsons Road SW) in Edmonton on June 12, 2026. Alberta’s Childcare Licensing team has worked with the licence holder to develop a safety plan that will support child safety at the program. The parents and guardians of children known to be potentially impacted have been contacted where appropriate. For further information, please contact the program.
    • June 12: A high-risk, potentially criminal incident was reported at Mightypals Daycare (240-1 Beacon Hill Drive) in Sylvan Lake on June 11, 2026. Alberta’s Childcare Licensing team has worked with the licence holder to develop a safety plan that will support child safety at the program. The parents and guardians of children known to be potentially impacted have been contacted where appropriate. For further information, please contact the program.
    • June 2: A high-risk, potentially criminal incident was reported at Clever Centre University District (4101 University Avenue NW) in Calgary on June 1, 2026. Alberta’s Childcare Licensing team has worked with the licence holder to develop a safety plan that will support child safety at the program. The parents and guardians of children known to be potentially impacted have been contacted where appropriate. For further information, please contact the program.

  • Public health orders

    The following are public health orders issued to childcare programs since September 2024. Use the public health inspection reports to find a childcare program’s most recent inspection information and any previous violations within the last 3 years.

    September 10, 2024 – Aspen Lake Discovery Centre

    • Following an inspection on September 10, Alberta Health Services (AHS) has rescinded the closure order for Aspen Lake Discovery Centre (east location), a licensed childcare facility.
    • AHS indicated that all pre-opening conditions at the 126-space childcare facility had been satisfied and the facility has been reopened.
    • Effective September 20, 2024, Alberta Health Services has lifted the Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli outbreak order.
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