Choosing child care is a critically important decision for parents. Knowing how to find a safe, nurturing and engaging centre-based or home-based program can be overwhelming for families.
To make things easier, Cochrane has put together several resources to help you find the right child care for your family. Cochrane’s online business directory is a great place to start. Using the directory, you can filter by day homes and preschool, with the peace of mind knowing all local providers listed are licensed to operate as businesses.
Local resources
BCG Cochrane and Area has helpful resources to help you find registered day homes and out-of-school care in Cochrane.
BCG Cochrane and Area Day Homes
Provincial resources
The Alberta Government has a website and guide to help parents searching for childcare. The website features information on:
- types of childcare
- resources for children needing extra support
- getting help with childcare fees
Finding and Choosing Child Care Choosing Child Care in Alberta (PDF)
Additionally, you can find information about licensed childcare programs and family day home agencies with the Child Care Lookup tool.
To help you in your search, the Ontario government has compiled a list of questions to ask a potential childcare provider, in a number of languages.
Questions to Ask a Child Care Provider
For additional, multilanguage support in finding childcare, call Child Care Connect toll-free at 1-844-644-5165.