Everything Edmonton parents ask about daycare — answered.

Q: What ages do your Edmonton daycare centres accept?

We accept children from 10 months through 12 years across infant daycare, toddler, preschool, and school-age programs. Drop-in daycare and a summer camp are also available.

Q: Is Star Learners part of Alberta's $10-a-day child care program?

Yes. Our licensed Edmonton daycare centres participate in Alberta's affordability grant and subsidy programs — ask us for your post-subsidy monthly fee at any location.

Q: What curriculum do you follow?

We use a play-based early childhood education approach aligned with Alberta's Flight framework — supporting language, numeracy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth through purposeful play, art, story, and outdoor exploration.

Q: How do I enrol or book a tour?

Submit an inquiry through the contact form for your chosen location. A team member will follow up within 24–48 business hours to arrange a tour, share availability, and walk you through enrolment.

Q: Are your educators qualified in early childhood education?

Yes. Our educators hold Alberta child care certifications (Level 1, 2, or 3) and complete ongoing professional development in early childhood education, first aid, and child protection.

Q: What safety standards do your centres follow?

Every centre is government-licensed, secured with controlled entry, and follows strict cleaning, safe-sleep, allergy, and staff-ratio protocols. All staff pass criminal record and child intervention checks.

Q: Do you accept children with additional needs?

Yes. We welcome children of all abilities and partner with families and specialists to build individualized inclusion plans where appropriate.

Question 1

Where can I find a licensed daycare near me in Edmonton?

Answer

Star Learners operates four licensed daycare centres in Edmonton — Glenridding, Chappelle, Secord, and Starling — offering infant daycare, toddler care, preschool, and school-age programs. Choose the neighbourhood closest to home or work and book a tour.

Question 2

What ages do your Edmonton daycare centres accept?

Question 3

Is Star Learners part of Alberta's $10-a-day child care program?

Question 4

What curriculum do you follow?

Question 5

How do I enrol or book a tour?

Question 6

How long has Star Learners been serving Edmonton families?

Answer

Star Learners has grown to four licensed Edmonton neighbourhoods — Glenridding, Chappelle, Secord, and Starling — and we serve hundreds of families across the city each year.

Question 7

Are your educators qualified in early childhood education?

Question 8

What safety standards do your centres follow?

Question 9

Do you accept children with additional needs?

Question 10

At what age can my baby start infant daycare?

Answer

We welcome infants starting at 10 months old. Earlier start dates may be available on a case-by-case basis — please contact your preferred location.

Question 11

What is the infant-to-educator ratio?

Question 12

Can I send breastmilk or formula?

Question 13

How do you handle naps and safe sleep?

Question 14

Do you help with toilet training?

Answer

Absolutely. When your family is ready, we partner on a consistent home-and-centre approach with celebration, patience, and lots of clean underwear.

Question 15

How do you handle biting or big emotions?

Question 16

Is outdoor time daily?

Question 17

How is your preschool different from a daycare?

Answer

Our preschool program is embedded inside a licensed daycare — you get the flexible full-day hours of daycare plus a structured, kindergarten-focused preschool curriculum.

Question 18

Do you teach reading and writing?

Question 19

How do you prepare children for kindergarten?

Question 20

Do you provide transportation to and from school?

Answer

We coordinate walking or drop-off with partner schools near each Star Learners location. Ask your preferred centre about their arrangements.

Question 21

Are you open on PD days and school breaks?

Question 22

How do you support homework?

Question 23

How do I book drop-in daycare?

Answer

Call the location closest to you the day before or the morning of — availability changes daily depending on enrolled children's attendance.

Question 24

What ages qualify for drop-in?

Question 25

Is drop-in daycare licensed?

Question 26

How does summer camp registration work?

Answer

Register by the week so you can flex around family vacations. Space is limited and popular weeks fill fast — reserve early.

Question 27

Are field trips included?

Question 28

What should my child bring?

Question 29

Which Star Learners location is closest to me?

Answer

Glenridding serves southwest Edmonton, Chappelle serves south Edmonton, Secord and Starling serve west Edmonton. Use the location cards above to find addresses and phone numbers.

Question 30

Do all locations offer infant daycare?

Question 31

Are your Edmonton daycare centres open on statutory holidays?

Question 32

Can I tour multiple locations before deciding?

Question 33

How quickly will I hear back after submitting an inquiry?

Answer

A team member from your selected location will reply within 24–48 business hours by phone or email.

Question 34

Where does my inquiry go?

Question 35

Can I call the centre directly instead?

Question 36

Do I need to enrol before a tour?

Everything Edmonton parents ask about daycare — answered.

General questions

About Star Learners

Program-specific questions

Infant Daycare

Toddler Program

Preschool

School-Age Care

Drop-in Daycare

Summer Camp

Location questions

Contact & enrolment