We currently have 2 OSC locations (Lewis Farms and Savaryn) and serve 4 different schools. The list below shows the schools for the 2023/2024 school year:

• Jan Reimer (Savaryn)
• Bishop David Motiuk (Lewis Farms)
• Winterburn (Lewis Farms)

We can provide Kindergarten Care for children attending other schools, provided that parents arrange for transportation (other than yellow school bus).

Transportation is provided by yellow school bus for the four schools listed above. Parents must apply for yellow bus service through their school.

We offer KinderCare to children attending other schools, provided that parents arrange for transportation between our Centre and your child’s school.  Due to the significant time and extra staff required to wait for school busses, we do not meet school busses for schools other than the schools listed above.     

1. Blackmud: We rent space at Ellerslie Road Baptist Church (10603 Ellerslie Rd SW). Here we have access to spacious light-filled classrooms, a huge Gym and lots of outdoor space. Types of Care: Summer Programming only – Details can be found at YEG Summer Camp
2. Savaryn: We rent space at Central Baptist Church (4357 Savaryn Drive SW). Here we have large, bright classrooms and lots of outdoor space to explore. Schools served: Jan Reimer. Types of Care: Out of School Care and Daycare for children 3 years and over.
3. Lewis Farms: We rent space at West Meadows Baptist Church (9333-199 Street NW). Schools served: Winterburn and Bishop David Motiuk. Types of Care: Out of School Care and Daycare for children starting at 11 months. Come and see our bright classrooms, Atrium and expansive outdoor space!

Rates for the 23/24 school year are below and are subject to a 3% increase in January 2024. Our Kindergarten rates include the affordability grant. All fees may be lower if you qualify for subsidy.

1. Before & After Elementary School Care: $650/month @ Savaryn
   $700/month @ Lewis Farms
2. KinderCare:
   $529/month for Public Schools listed above
   $683/month for Catholic Schools listed above and any other school
3. Summer fees are higher as full-day care is provided.

The school year fees are from the first day of the school to the last day of school, early dismissal Thursdays for Catholic students and full day care on PD Days, Teacher’s Convention and Spring Break.

We are closed on statutory holidays, as well as December 24^th and 31^st, one PD day per year. We will also close up to 8 times per year at 3pm for a staff meeting and professional development.

We offer lunch service at our Savaryn and Lewis Farms locations but not our Blackmud location.

All lunches are nut-free. Parents may send hot food in a thermos as microwaves are not in our classrooms.

Children registered in morning kindergarten eat their lunch upon arrival at our centre, and children who attend afternoon kindergarten eat their lunch at our centre before leaving for school.

We do not provide a discounted rate for families wanting to attend part-time, nor do we offer drop-in care.

We are open from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM at each of our centres, closing early at 3 PM 8 times per year for staff meetings and professional development.

All childcare Centres in Alberta are required to follow the Educator to Child ratios of one Educator for up to 15 Kindergarten or Elementary students.

Like all childcare Centres in Alberta, all of our Educators have their provincial childcare certification, a criminal record check and child welfare check.  In addition, at least 1 in 2 Educators have current first aid certificates. 

What we believe sets our Educators apart is that as a small, local business we hand-pick and carefully select our Educators based on their skills, passion and demonstrated love for their profession.  Many of our Educators have been with us for more than 5 years and most Educators join us as a result of being recommended by a currently employed Educator. Additionally as many of our OSC educators are University students, we are helping to give valuable experience to future professionals!

We are a tight-knit, harmonious community that cares for and supports each other well. We believe that this translates positively into the warmth and love we express to the children entrusted to our care.

All Alberta childcare programs are mandated by AHS that sick children are to be sent home from the program and need to be symptom-free for 24 hours before they are eligible to return to group care. 

We follow all AHS COVID guidelines to ensure that all children and Educators are our Centres are as safe and healthy as possible.

Registration will open in the spring, once available spots are determined. If you would like to join the interest list, we invite you to complete the Join a Centre form. Families on the interest list will be contacted and spots offered based on a family’s desired start date. The most likely time to receive an OSC spot is for a July start date.

Yes, our program operates year-round. Details about our 2023 summer programming will be available mid-March at yegsummercamp.ca

We accept payment via pre-authorized withdrawal on the 1^st of the month. We do accept subsidy.  Details on how to apply for subsidy can be found here.  

Join the Interest List!

Complete the Join a Centre form. Available spots will be offered based on a family’s desired start date. To confirm a spot, the family pays the $250 Registration Fee and a $500 deposit that will be applied to the last month’s fee. These fees are non-refundable and guarantee your OSC spot for the upcoming school year.