Role of the Agency

Our agency is contracted with the provincial government to recruit and supervise family day homes. This involves approving new homes, supervising homes in operation and connecting children in need of care to appropriate homes. Agency staff ensure that agency, provincial and accreditation standards are being maintained  and that current research and emerging best practices meet the health and safety needs of the children. Our agency also administers the contracts between parents and providers, collects the fees from parents and pays the providers. We provide regular training and support sessions for our providers as well as one on one in-home consulting during regular visits. 



Staff

Our friendly and experienced staff are committed to helping both parents and providers with their childcare needs. 
Agency Coordinator: 
  • Manages the administration and delivery of the Family Day Home Services


Administrative Assistants/Accounting: 
  • Help with referrals and child registration
  • Subsidy, time sheets and payments
  • Backup care
  • General inquiries 


Dayhome Consultants: 
  • Monitor all day homes on a regular basis and provide support, guidance, advice and resources for providers
  • Ensure compliance with agency, provincial and accreditation standards
  • Assist new providers in setting up and opening day homes
  • Plan and/or prepare in-service training for providers




AFFILIATES AND MEMBERSHIPS


We work with Government of Alberta, Child & Family Services, and Alberta Association for the Accreditation of Early         Learning and Care Services.

​Leduc Strathcona Services for Children is a proud member of the following associations: