Child Care

The Municipal District of Opportunity # 17 offers accredited Child Care at two locations in Wabasca, AB and one location in Red Earth Creek, AB.

Opportunity Daycare    
Wabasca, AB T0G2K0
780-891-1090
 
Opportunity Child Care - Out of School care
Wabasca, AB T0G2K0
780-891-3448
 
Opportunity Daycare
Red Earth Creek, AB
780-649-3400

Quality child care is essential to the development and well-being of children, families and communities. Quality child care must meet the physical, social, intellectual, creative and emotional developmental needs of children.
The M.D. of Opportunity No. 17 believes it has a role in ensuring quality child care is available to their communities. 
Child Care staff are certified and qualified individuals and include a Child Care Director, Child Care Supervisors, and Child Care Workers.

Any questions or inquiries can be forwarded to the Child Care Director, located Opportunity Daycare (780) 891-1090. For any after hour emergencies please contact 780-891-8376

Download the Child Care application form

Daycare Age Groups

6 Months - 18 Months

12 Months - 22 Months

19 Months - 28 Months

29 Months - 35 Months

3 years - less than 4.5 years

4.5 years - 5 years old
 

Out Of School Age Group

5 years old - 12 years old

Programming

Promoting Early Learning and Educational Activities

Encouraging Social and Emotional Development

Hot lunch Program

Arts and crafts

Group games

Story time

Field Trips

Ages and Stages Developmental Screening Tool

Program Locations & Hours

Opportunity Daycare

Red Earth Creek

111 Sandy lane

Opportunity Daycare

Wabasca, AB

104 Opportunity Drive

Opportunity Childcare- Out of School Care

Wabasca, AB

2713 Neewatin Drive

Child Care Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Out of School Care Hours
Monday To Friday
7:45 am - 5:15 pm on days school is closed and after school to 5:15 pm

Child Care Closures

If a child care program must close during the day due to any situation where the health and safety of the children are at risk, the parents will be notified and must pick up their children immediately.

Child Care Programs are closed on all statutory holidays

Parent Fees

Child Care

Parent fees are the lesser of:
· Full rate ($735) minus Government Subsidy OR
· MD subsidized rates

Out of School Care

Parent fees are lesser of:
· Full rate ($336) minus government subsidy OR MD Subsidized Rates

Fee schedule for Child Care Programs

Procedure

• Submit application with $100 deposit fee per child
  Refundable if child is withdrawn and all fees are paid
• Registration form must be completed at child care center once child is accepted
• Fees are billed at the end of each month and due by the 20th of the following month.
• Children must be in same family to receive 2nd and 3rd child rates
• Drop-in child only accepted if room is available

Reduction in fees* available for:

• Family vacation (max 15 days per year)
• Illness with doctor’s notes
• Flex days (max 5 days per  year) for illness without doctors note.

Reduction in fees based on what parent actually pays divided by 21 (average number of billing days in a month)

Example for Child Care:
No subsidy: $550÷21 = $26/day reduction
Full subsidy: $189÷21 = $9/day reduction

Example for Out of School Care:
No subsidy: $252÷21= $12/day reduction
Full subsidy: $26÷21= $1.25/day reduction

Government Subsidy

Government subsidy is based on parent income and will vary from the maximum amount to zero. Please ensure you enter the full rate ($735/Childcare or $336/OSC) when applying. Parents that qualify for provincial subsidy may apply and must complete all required paperwork.  MD Subsidized Rates will be applicable until the provincial subsidy comes into effect or if it is not received at any time. Consult the Alberta Human Services website for more information.