REPORTING A PRIVATE DAYHOME

In Alberta, unlicensed child care is not monitored or regulated by Children’s Services. However, there are resources available to help you navigate certain situations that you may encounter within the unlicensed sector.

Where to turn when you have a concern

Effective February 1, 2021 the Alberta government passed new legislation that allows unlicensed providers to be investigated under certain circumstances. 

Under the Early Learning & Childcare Act, the Alberta government can investigate complaints about private, unlicensed child care providers when there is reason to beleive that: 

  • a person is providing care for more than 6 children (not including their own) or 
  • an imminent threat to the health, safety, or welfare of any children to whom the person is offering or providing care exists

If either of these is confirmed, Children’s Services will issue and enforce a stop order. In this situation, parents of the children in the unlicensed program will be notified of the stop order. 

When to report and who to report to

A child is in
imminent danger

1. Call 9-1-1

2. Then report to Child Care Connect Hotline
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WHAT IS IMMINENT DANGER?

A child disclosed abuse
or you suspect it

1. Call the Child Abuse Hotline

2. Then report to Child Care Connect Hotline
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WHAT IS ABUSE?

A repeated pattern of concerning behaviour is identified.

1. Call the Child Care Connect Hotline
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WHAT IS CONCERNING BEHAVIOUR?

CONCERNS WITH A MEMBER OF EMBOLDEN PDC?

If you have a concern with a verified member of Embolden Private Dayhome Community please report your concern using our FEEDBACK FORM. Repeated complaints and concerns may result in an Embolden PDC member losing their verified status.

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