Business Details
15 Years
experience
Quality Childcare Services in Edmonton
At Vicky's Before & After School CR, we believe in nurturing each child's unique development through a safe, caring environment that fosters trust and growth. Our approach emphasizes positive role modeling, proactive parent-caregiver partnerships, and holistic well-being through nutrition and physical activity. With over 20 years of experience, our certified team prioritizes safety through rigorous background checks and first aid training while delivering structured educational support and creative enrichment programs. We maintain compliance with Alberta Children & Youth Services standards and offer flexible before-and-after-school care with transportation to multiple local schools. Our curriculum integrates arts, music, literacy, and STEM activities to stimulate cognitive and social development, complemented by daily opportunities for outdoor play and physical exercise.The center provides home-cooked meals meeting nutritional guidelines, with menus featuring balanced snacks and lunches tailored to children's dietary needs. Our facility includes dedicated spaces for artistic expression, music, and quiet reading, ensuring diverse learning experiences that cater to different learning styles. We maintain transparent communication with families through regular updates and feedback opportunities, ensuring alignment with parental expectations and child-specific needs. The center operates year-round with extended hours from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, accommodating working families' schedules while maintaining consistent quality care throughout all seasons.
Services
Childcare Services
After-School Care
Meal Services
Arts & Crafts
Homework Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Certified Level 3 Childcare Worker with 20+ years of experience
- Government-standard compliant facility with enhanced safety protocols
- Daily educational enrichment and homework assistance programs
- Home-cooked nutritious meals prepared on-site daily
- Proactive parent-caregiver communication framework
Services
Childcare Services
Our licensed childcare program serves children aged 5+ with structured daily activities promoting cognitive, social, and physical development. Certified caregivers implement educational curricula aligned with Alberta standards while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment. Services include morning and afternoon care with flexible registration options.
After-School Care
Before-and-after-school care includes transportation to 10+ local schools and homework assistance. Children participate in organized recreational activities, arts projects, and physical exercise while receiving individualized academic support from qualified staff members.
Meal Services
Daily meal service provides balanced breakfast, lunch, and snacks following nutritional guidelines. Our commercial kitchen prepares fresh, age-appropriate meals with special dietary accommodations. Menus feature whole grains, fresh produce, and protein-rich options to support children's growth and energy needs.
Arts & Crafts
Daily arts programming includes painting, crafting, and seasonal projects using diverse materials. Children develop fine motor skills through hands-on activities like leaf rubbings, collages, and DIY musical instruments while exploring self-expression and creativity.
Homework Assistance
Structured homework help ensures schoolwork completion before parent pickup. Staff assist with literacy, numeracy, and organizational skills through individualized support. The program reinforces classroom learning while maintaining a quiet, focused environment for academic success.
People
Vicky Barclay
Owner/Director
Certified Level 3 Childcare Worker with 20+ years of experience. Specializes in child development, conflict resolution, and creative education. Maintains active involvement in curriculum design and staff training while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We provide childcare services for children aged 5 years and older, including before-and-after-school programming.
Do you offer transportation to schools?
Yes, we provide pickup and drop-off services for 10+ schools including Highlands, Virginia Park, and Suzuki Charter School.
Are meals included in the program?
Yes, we serve three daily meals prepared fresh on-site, including breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks following nutritional guidelines.
What qualifications do your staff have?
All staff are certified childcare workers with first aid training, police checks, and child welfare clearances ensuring child safety.
Do you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes, our kitchen staff can accommodate common dietary restrictions and allergies with advance notice from parents.
What happens during school holidays?
Our center remains open year-round with special holiday programming during Alberta school breaks including winter and spring breaks.
Reviews (7)
Demi MacIntosh
Sep 26, 2021
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Very nice quality care. My daughter has been going for about a month now and is loved and treated so kindly. Miss Vicky is always thinking of things she can do to brighten everyones day (both for children as well as parents). She is very responsive and easy to communicate with. She and her team members are also very talented at meeting childrens needs. They always make sure the kids have lots to do, and go outside for exercise and fresh air all the time. I truly dont know why her business has received 1 star reviews as she is so caring and thoughtful and takes her daycare and the happiness
Gordana
Sep 13, 2021
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I was heartbroken after my son was kicked out of not only his long time daycare but the daycare after that because of his special needs, I met with vicky in the park we were playing at and I she said she would give him a chance. I went there later the same day to see the center and she recognized me right away, my son was right at home with the kids while I talked to her. I signed up the same day and I'm thankful every day because her and her staff are not only very caring but are very experienced, they treat my son like every other kid and have told me every day that he is doing great. I look
Annie Li Gelinas
Feb 09, 2021
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If you are looking at reviews to shop for a program for your kids you can stop now as you have found the best place. The staff at Vicky's is highly educated and each children are thriving. They have awesome covid protocols which everyone follows. Vicky, Sheena and Shannon have very good relationship with each child so it's not a place where your kid is just a number. They are highly dedicated to children at work and also outside which makes them excellent role models and qualified to care for your little ones. The snacks are also awesome. I am grateful to the team for the experience they provided
Tell It Like It Is
Jul 24, 2020
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Hey vicky how are you if you still looking for a good worker and can give about 6 50 hours a day lol let me know we can talk thank you trying to take this off can't lol
Dror Pery
Aug 10, 2019
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Was volunteering at Vickys before and after daycare for a month. I found a lovely staff and great kids! I had a lot of fun helping those great people for a bit and also had lots of fun with the kids!:)) would recomend to send your kid to this daycare.
Avery Dadds
Jan 02, 2019
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I want apologize for my previous review. I like my after school care, I have learned a lot of things from the staff
Anthony Leclerc
Sep 13, 2016
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While they may tell you about all the trips they like to take the kids on while they are caring for them, they will also be taking your child to trips weather you want them to your not, and will not let you know about it, for example if your able to come and pick up your child early, they may be gone until 5pm, with no way of you coming to get them potentially wasting an early off work day. Unreliable.
