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1. When should I register my children for the waitlist?

There are a variety of situations that prompt families to require child care services. It is recommended that you register your child(ren) for the waitlist as soon as you establish you will require child care. It is not uncommon to register your child(ren) up to a year or more in advance, to ensure your child care needs are met. Waitlist applications are processed as they are received.

2. What is the average or typical wait times before my child(ren) will be placed within Child Care Services?

Due to the fact that all programs are operating at capacity it is virtually impossible to predict when spaces will become available. When spaces do become available, program supervisors will contact families via telephone if the space meets their outlined requirements. Typical wait times for children for placement within Child Care Services is 18-24 months.

3. Where are my kids on the waitlist?

You are encouraged to inquire with child care services for new space timelines and your child(ren)’s position on the waitlist. Contact them at 780-929-1006.

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4. Are there any child care spaces available?

All full-time and part-time spaces are currently at capacity. However, some drop-in spaces may be available, please contact the program supervisor at 780-929-1263 for details.

5. What is the possibility of having siblings placed together?

Beaumont strives to place siblings together in the same program to support family needs. The intake process can be very complex and multiple spaces may not become available at the same time. The Early Learning Child Care and School Age Site Supervisors may offer you a single space based on availability unless you indicated otherwise on the waitlist form.

6. What if I refuse a suitable space when I receive a referral?

The waitlist policy states that if a suitable space (based on the information provided on the waitlist form) is offered to a family and the guardian refuses the space, the child’s name is brought to the bottom of the list. If care is refused a second time, the child’s name is removed from the list and the child would once again have to be registered (including paying the $50 registration fee).

It is recommended you maintain your waitlist information as accurately as possible to ensure you are only offered spaces that meet your family’s needs. Updates are required in writing and can be sent via email to ChildCareServices@beaumont.ab.ca

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