Welcome to Madeline’s Approved Dayhomes

Welcome to Madeline’s Approved DayhomeMadeline is a confident and energetic educator with a background in childcare, including several years of experience working as a nanny and in an accredited daycare. She has her Child Care Supervisor (ECE Diploma) certification. The entire main floor is designated for the children with an infant nap room on the upper level. She offers a safe and child friendly environment where the equipment and toys are all accessible to encourage independence and child directed play.

Child Development Dayhomes – Peace of Mind

Child Development Dayhomes has been providing quality childcare and “peace of mind” to families and Dayhome Educators for over 25 years. We are an Alberta Approved Dayhome Agency and operate under a contract with Child and Family Services and have strict guidelines that help our dayhome educators offer the best childcare possible. Child Development Dayhomes is committed to high quality standards so your child’s development can be optimized through quality activities and best practices. Our Agency recruits, approves, trains, supports and monitors many approved family Dayhomes in Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks, High River and Cochrane.

Why Child Development Dayhomes

1. Focus on Child Development

We are passionate about what we do and stay current on the latest research on child development by attending conferences locally and internationally, taking part in pilot projects that help us grow and, and webinars locally and internationally.

2. Positive Discipline

We believe in positive guidance which focuses on the positive points of behaviour. It is actively helping children learn how to handle situations appropriately while remaining calm and respectful.

3. Backup Child Care

In situations where your Dayhome Educator is unavailable, we will help arrange backup care with another Dayhome Educator within our Agency.

4. Outdoor Play

We believe that playing outdoors every day in all kinds of weather helps children create the habits they will need to lead a healthy and active life.

5. Award Winning Staff

We have won numerous awards including the Award of Excellence for leadership in early learning and childcare professional, Director of the year and Childcare Consultant of the year. Meet our staff.

6. Workshops

We hold several workshops every year where parents and Dayhome Educators are welcome to join. Some of the past topics include: Nutrition, Creating Responsive Play Environments for Children, Building Positive Relationships and Communication, Gardening with Children, Ages and Stages, Responsive Program Planning.

7. Quality Enhancement

We do in-home support and quality enhancement visits: including playspace transformations; programming and guidance coaching; role modelling how to engage children in play and enhance learning in all areas of development through creative expression and exploration.