Early Childhood Development Centre

780-514-2248 | 5024 48^th Street, Drayton Valley AB T7A 1E1

THANK YOU VERMILION ENERGY!

The ECDC team, wants to share a big Thank You, to Vermilion Energy, for their continued sponsorship of our nutrition program! This long standing sponsor has been committed to our program since 2011! Their generosity, but also, understanding of the importance of quality care, has always been appreciated. It is heart-filling that the staff at Vermilion Energy, all these years, have always had a heart for what families struggle with. Community builders supporting families and helping out in this way is what makes Drayton Valley great. We are so very fortunate that our families are so kindly cared for.

ECDC COVID-19 HEALTH RESTRICTIONS

For guidance on Alberta’s Guidance for Parents of Children Attending School and/or Childcare, click here.

2020 Child Care Consultation Survey

Through the Government of Alberta, a survey was offered in 2020 through virtual engagement sessions and online surveys. This feedback set the direction for updated child care legislation in the fall of 2020.

To view the Report in full, click here.

ECDC MIGHTY LEARNERS PROGRAM!

Children need to engage in Nature! We know that children who spend more time outside show less anxiety, build better core strength, explore and become more confident in less structured environments and simply become increasingly excited to spend more time independently learning. The intention of the Mighty Learners Program is to nurture their love for nature! Through these sessions we will explore topics such as gardening, indigenous bug and animal species, environmental stewardship, food security and other skills to help foster a sense of helping our world to be a better place. Feel free to call our centre to learn more about what we will be doing as well as subsidy opportunities to help your family balance child care and work.

STIRRING UP MEMORIES COOKBOOK

The children at ECDC present to you the “Stirring Up Memories” cookbook. This little book of love is a compilation of photos, stories and recipes shared by our parents and children at the child care centre. We want to express our sincere thank you to Pembina Pipeline and Vermilion Energy for the funding to make this possible to distribute to all of our families! Enjoy and share with us on our FB page photos and feedback if you try out one of these great recipes!

Thank You!

The Early Childhood Development Centre wishes to thank Vermilion Energy, Weyerhaeuser, Cenovus, IGA, ACR, Hayduk Picker and Heli Range, and Pembina Pipelines for their generous contributions to the program.

This funding will be supporting families struggling due to economic conditions, supporting nutrition, swimming lessons, and outdoor engagement with Eagle Point Blue Rapids.

10 Year Anniversary

The ECDC is celebrated 10 years of providing care to children in the community in 2020. Read the ECDC 10 year anniversary newspaper to learn more about milestones achieved over the last 10 years.

The ECDC would like to acknowledge and thank the generous companies who sponsor programs at the ECDC and the contributions they make to support families and children at the Centre. Click here to read more about the programs and the companies who support them!

The ECDC has Child Care Spaces Available!
We are accepting registrations to our waitlist for children ages 19 months – 6 years
Part Time Kindergarten Available
Call today to register your child: 780-514-2248

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Program Manager
780.514.2248 ecdc@draytonvalley.ca

Hours of Operation
Year round, for children ages 19 mos – 6 yrs.
Monday- Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Please note the following government statutory holidays when the ECDC will be closed:

New Year’s Day
Family Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Victoria Day
Canada Day
Heritage Day (August Long weekend)
Labor Day
Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Remembrance Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
Boxing Day

The child care centre is closed with the two week closure consistent to Wildrose School Divisions.

The centre is also closed for FOUR Professional Development Days in the year. These dates are announced in the September newsletter to parents.

Check out our Child Care FAQ.

Registration

The Drayton Valley Early Childhood Development Centre is accepting registrations. To find out more about the ECDC contact the Program Manager at 780.514.2248.

For more information please see the Parent Handbook.

Child Care Programs

The Drayton Valley Early Childhood Development Centre is located in the heart of our community. You will find it nestled amongst a playground, Splash Park and the Park Valley Pool. Our Centre provides a safe and caring family atmosphere reinforcing our vision and goals.

Our Mission

“The Early Childhood Development Centre is committed to providing a quality child care program which will address the full development of each child being cared for.”

Goals of the Early Childhood Development Centre:

Goals for the children:

To provide an environment that encourages and motivates on all levels: cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development;
To provide a nurturing environment for children;
To foster a sense of self-worth in each child;
To recognize the importance of the individuality of each child;
To treat each child with respect and understanding;
To provide optimum nutrition for every child;
To give the child optimum opportunity to experiment, explore, and discover for himself / herself as much as possible in the environment.

Goals for the parents:

To provide resources and guidance to parents and caregivers that supports the healthy development of their children;
To mobilize community resources to provide additional required care for children served by the Centre.

Helpful Links

Choosing Childcare
Careers in Early Childhood Development
Healthy Childcare
An Alternative Approach to the Funding and Delivery of Early Learning & Care for Children

Canadian Child Care Federation
Services and programs for direct service providers, child care organizations, educational institutions, government policy makers and public opinion leaders.

Child Care Resource and Research Unit
Resources on children and families with an extensive library of online documents in the areas of children and families.