Business Details
46 Years
experience
Quality Child Care Services in Westlock, Alberta
The Westlockchildcare has been dedicated to providing high-quality early learning and child care programs since 1980. As a non-profit organization, we operate three fully licensed programs in Westlock, Alberta, including facility-based day care, family day homes, and school-age care. Our team of qualified early childhood educators focuses on holistic, play-based learning aligned with Alberta's Curriculum Framework, Flight, to nurture children's physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive growth. We prioritize building strong partnerships with families through transparent communication and tailored support, recognizing each child's unique needs and potential. With over four decades of experience, we have expanded our services to include developmental screening, referrals, and bi-annual Ages and Stages Questionnaires to monitor children's progress.Our commitment to innovation is evident in our technology integration and participation in Alberta's $25/day operational grant program, ensuring accessible, high-quality care. We maintain licensing and contractual agreements with the Government of Alberta, reinforcing our dedication to excellence and compliance with regulatory standards. Our programs, including summer field trips and early literacy initiatives, reflect our mission to empower children as active learners. Through continuous staff development and community engagement, we strive to create environments where children thrive. Our reputation as a trusted leader in early childhood education is built on decades of service, professional expertise, and unwavering commitment to family-centered care.
Services
Day Care
Family Day Homes
School-Age Care
Summer Program
Developmental Milestones
Early Literacy
Out-of-School Care
Referral Program
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in early childhood education.
- Our programs are fully licensed and government-contracted for quality assurance.
- We offer specialized developmental screening and milestone tracking tools.
- Our staff participates in continuous professional development and training.
- We provide flexible care options including day care, family day homes, and summer programs.
Services
Day Care
Our facility-based day care programs provide structured early learning environments for children. With capacity for 77 children in Westlock, we focus on play-based curriculum aligned with Alberta's developmental standards. Our qualified educators create safe, engaging spaces that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth through hands-on activities.
Family Day Homes
Licensed family day home programs offer personalized child care in home settings across Athabasca, Barrhead, and Westlock. Each home accommodates up to six children, providing intimate environments where caregivers implement our educational framework. This option combines home comfort with professional early learning standards for children aged 0-12 years.
School-Age Care
Our school-age care program supports children in grades K-6 at St Mary School. With capacity for 26 children, we provide homework assistance, recreational activities, and structured learning experiences during after-school hours. The program emphasizes social development and academic support in a nurturing environment.
Developmental Milestones
We offer bi-annual Ages and Stages Questionnaires to monitor children's developmental progress. Our educators work with families to identify milestones in gross motor, fine motor, communication, and social-emotional domains. This service helps detect potential delays early while celebrating each child's unique developmental journey through regular assessments.
Early Literacy
Our early literacy programs develop foundational language skills through play-based learning. Educators incorporate books, technology, and creative activities to build receptive and expressive language abilities. We provide resources for parents to continue literacy development at home, focusing on phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension skills before formal schooling begins.
People
Christine Villeneuve
Executive Director
Christine holds a B.A. and M.Ed. in education leadership. With over 20 years in early childhood administration, she oversees all programs while maintaining government partnerships. Her expertise ensures quality care across all services.
Erin Kalisch
Program Director
Erin manages the Westlock Community Daycare and School-Age Program. She coordinates staff training and curriculum implementation while maintaining licensing compliance for facility-based operations.
Deleen Sawchyn
Early Learning Director
Deleen directs the Kali's Corner Early Learning Program. She specializes in infant and toddler development, creating age-appropriate activities that align with provincial educational frameworks.
Meghan den Broeder
Family Day Home Coordinator
Meghan oversees family day home operations across multiple communities. She recruits qualified caregivers, conducts home visits, and ensures consistent program quality for home-based child care services.
Carmilyn Galarrita
Office Administrator
Carmilyn manages administrative operations for the Barrhead FDH Office. She handles registrations, coordinates communications, and provides essential support for day-to-day program management.
Questions
What child care programs do you offer?
We provide day care, family day homes, school-age care, and summer programs with field trips. All programs follow Alberta's early learning framework and accommodate children aged 0-12 years.
Are your programs licensed?
Yes, all our programs are fully licensed by the Government of Alberta and follow strict safety and quality standards for early childhood education and care.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Westlock, Barrhead, Athabasca, and surrounding communities including Onoway, Swan Hills, Boyle, and Lac La Biche through our family day home network.
How do you track child development?
We use bi-annual Ages and Stages Questionnaires to monitor developmental milestones in six key areas. Our educators work with families to address any potential delays through targeted interventions.
Reviews (1)
Robin Armstrong
Aug 07, 2016
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The Westlock Community Daycare is the only place that I trust to care for my children; while I am at work. I have personally tried private day homes and have had unfavorable experiences. The staff at the daycare is experienced, caring, and supportive. They provide healthy food daily and allow my children to grow socially. My children get to interact with others and learn cool new things through play that assist them in developing skills to be ready for school and life. The daycare is accredited so this means that they beat government standards. With my children safe and well cared for it allows
