We collectively bring 39 years plus experience in the Early Learning and Child Care Field and Leadership.
Our Centre had successfully provided affordable childcare under the Non Profit $25 a day for over 3 years for families in High River and now under the $10 a day Alberta/Federal ELCC agreement for January 2022.
We provide culturally diverse professional trained staff who are supported and well compensated for the work in relationship building and encouraging children in all aspects of Early Learning and Flight curriculum.
We have seven board members at Daydreams ELC, comprised of people with business knowledge, Early Learning Educators and Parents; together we have strong direction and knowledge base that enhances all our programs.
Ms. Shannon Wallin is the Director of Daydreams ELCC Ltd and our Program Supervisor and Parent Liaison/Flight Educator Support is
Ms. Elma Ton and Grit Site Leader Ms. Cha Belonio.
Ms. Julia Gwyn- Morris is the Executive Director and co-owner of the Daydreams OSC Program
We come with respect for this land, for the people who have and do reside in Treaty 7. Land Acknowledgment.
What are advantages of being in an Early Learning and Child Care Centre?
Brain Development, Social Experiences, Professional and Consistent Educators, Emotional Supports.
Purposeful Designed Environments, that continue to provide creative and pleasant spaces for Families and Educators to gather.
Daily activities and invitations that stimulate children to explore, play and challenge themselves.
Outdoor natural play areas that are constantly adapted after observation of the children's play.
We provide Early Learning and Care 24 hours a day.
Call us at 403-601-2167 or email daydreams@shaw.ca, check us out on Face Book and Like our Pages.
NON Profit ELCC
GRIT and ASAP Program support
Licensed since 2006
Accredited in all 3 Programs since 2008
Alberta Curriculum Framework since 2015
FLIGHT 2018
Member of PLAY Foothills
NOMINATED for the Ministers of Excellence for Child Development in Alberta .
Winner of Women's Entrepreneur Award for "Impact on the Local Economy"
Stand alone purposefully Eco-designed building and outside Play yard.
Member of SAPTA (Southern Alberta Preschool Teachers Association)
AECEA Centre Members since 2009
All Educators have full membership in AECEA
Advocate for Quality Childcare for over 39 years.
Sponsor and Support "Food Rescue Initiative" through Wild Rose Community Connections, Support "Grow a Row", Sponsored "School Supplies for Children in High River", sponsor and support " Fresh Food" for High River Initiative.
We network and share ideas and resources with many agencies and Early Learning Programs through Alberta and Advocate strongly for Families.
We are the Practicum Centre for ECE Students from a variety of Colleges and University providing mentoring and supports on the new generation of ECE's.
Board, Management and Educators continue to follow the principals and guidelines of
Best Practices from FLIGHT /Grit and Licensing.
The $10 a Day Early Learning Alberta/Federal Plan is to reduce fees in this first year 2022.
The reduced fees starts January 2022
This is for children 12 months old to those NOT yet entered in Kindergarten.
Families who make under $119,999.00 per year will now qualify for full subsidy of $266 plus a separate deduction based on age of child from cost of care.
For those making over $120,000 to $179,000. will get partial subsidy.
More info on subsidy and applying by January 15th 2022 online at HTTP://applychildcaresubsidy.alberta.ca
Did you know that a family with a Infant, or preschooler or OSC who qualifies for subsidy, in the evening or overnight has a additional $100 paid by subsidy?
For a Tour and info
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