Courses

  • 3 Lessons

    Child Care Types

    A basic overview of the different types of child care programs available in Alberta plus gaining a deeper understanding of licensed vs unlicensed programs.

  • 27 Lessons

    Common Practices

    Each dayhome business has its own policies and procedures that make them unique, but some common practices within the dayhome industry exist. We’ll go over…
  • 4 Lessons

    Concerns

    What to do when you have concerns with a dayhome in Alberta.

  • 8 Lessons

    Finding a Dayhome

    Once you have an idea of what you’re looking for in a dayhome, you can start to search for one. In this section, we’ll cover where to look, what to look for, what questions to ask when you make first contact, and more.

  • 6 Lessons

    Interviewing

    You’ve shortlisted a few potential dayhomes out of the Embolden PDC Directory – now what? 
    In this learning corner topic, we’ll tackle all things interviewing to help make the process as stress-free as possible.

  • 10 Lessons

    Intro to Dayhomes

    Learn about what a dayhome is and how they operate in Alberta.

  • 6 Lessons

    Starting Care

    What to expect as you begin care at your new dayhome.

  • 3 Lessons

    Transitioning

    You’ve found your perfect dayhome – now what? In this section you’ll learn all about transition and what to expect in your first few weeks at dayhome.

  • 5 Lessons

    Your Ideal Dayhome

    Do you know what you’re looking for in an ideal dayhome? Having an idea of what you’re searching for can make your dayhome hunt a…

Meal Planner

Do you currently make meal plans?

Safety Checklist

Do you already have a safety checklist for your dayhome?

Parent Guide

How much do you know about dayhomes in Alberta?

Child Care Cheat Sheet

How confident are you in knowing what to look for in a dayhome?

Dayhome Guide

Where are you at in your dayhome journey?

Parent Handbook Checklist

Do you have a Parent Handbook for your dayhome?

Dayhome Guide

Where are you at in your dayhome journey?

Mental Health Action Plan

Do you have a mental health action plan?

Authorized Pickup

Do you already have an authorized pickup form?

Incident Report

Do you already have an incident report form?

Illness Notice

Do you already have an illness notice form?

Medication Administration

Do you already have a medication administration form?

Attendance Record

Do you keep a daily attendance?

Evacuation Map

Do you already have an evacuation map for your dayhome?

Emergency Records

Do you have emergency records for your dayhome?

Fire Drill Record

Do you have a fire drill record for your dayhome?

First Aid Checklist

Are you creating a first aid kit or refilling an existing one?

Burnout Guide

Are you currently experiencing burnout?