Childcare

The Municipal District of Opportunity offers accredited child care to meet the physical, social, intellectual, creative and emotional developmental needs of children within the MD, with one location in Wabasca, and the other in Red Earth Creek.

Essential to the development and well-being of children, families, and MD of Opportunity communities, Child Care staff are certified and qualified individuals, and include a Child Care Director, a Child Care Supervisor, and Child Care Workers.

For more information, please contact:

Opportunity Daycare
104 Opportunity Drive, Wabasca
Phone: 780-891-1090

Opportunity Daycare

111 Sandy Lane, Red Earth Creek
Phone: 780-649-3400

Daycare Age Groups
6 months – 11 months (Not accepting at this time)
12 months – 22 months
19 months – 28 months
29 months – 35 months
3 years – less than 4.5 years
4.5 years – 5 years

Programming

  • Promoting early learning and educational activities
  • Encouraging social and emotional development
  • Arts and crafts
  • Group games
  • Story time
  • Field trips
  • Ages and Stages Developmental Screening Tool

Child Care Hours
Monday to Friday
7:45 am – 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, and one Professional Development Day quarterly.

Procedure

Submit application with $100 deposit fee per child. Refundable if child is withdrawn with 1 month notice in advance and all fees are paid.
Registration form must be completed at child care centre once child is accepted.
Fees must be paid by the 1st of the month.
Drop-in child only accepted if room is available.

Parent Fees

Child Care
Parent fees are the lesser of full rate ($1000.00) or minus Government Subsidy.

MD Rates
1st Child $1000.00
2nd Child $1000.00
Drop-in $47.62 per day

Example for Child Care:
No subsidy $47.62 x 21 = $1000.00
Full subsidy Based on income (0-49,999-100%)
Infant (18m and under) Ranges from $741-$408
Preschool (19 months +) Ranges from $644-$354

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 ($1000.00) when applying. Parents that qualify for provincial subsidy may apply, and must complete all required paperwork. MD full rates will be applicable until the provincial subsidy comes into effect, or if it is not received at any time.