Family Day Home

Family Day Home can have 6-12 children in the program not including the educator's children.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Family Day Home can only accommodate six children not including the educator's children.

An educator in a Family Day Home must possess at least a Level 1 ECE certificate in Alberta.

• True

• False

A licensed agency must also possess a Level 1 ECE Certificate and a First Aid Certification.

• True

• False

What is the minimum level of certification must licensing agencies have?

• Level 2 ECE Certification and First Aid Certification

• Level 1 ECE Certification and First Aid Certification

• Level 3 ECE Certification and First Aid Certification

Family Day Home can offer overnight care.

• True

• False

They work closely with both family day home educators and parents to support the safety and well-being of children in their educators’ care. 

Licensing agencies exist only to give and release licenses to those who would like to establish their Family Day Homes.

• True

• False

When an educator is unavailable, agencies may provide a backup care and an alternative arrangement.

• True

• False

One of the benefits of being in a Family Day Home is that there is an opportunity for siblings to be in child care together.

• True

• False

are regularly inspected, supported, and monitored by licensing agencies.