Our Curriculum Our Focus Why do we do what we do?

Mission Statement
Our mission at the North East Child Care Society is to provide a safe, quality and supportive environment for children and families in the community. The NECCS Child Care Centre provides a warm, safe and responsive environment where school age children will actively be involved in a variety of play experiences designed to promote their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.

Our Society
How we Operate
North East Child Care Society was established on November 6th 1975 as a non-profit society. North East Child Care Society is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which consists of parents, and community members who are interested in quality child care.

Our parents are encouraged to participate on the and become board members. Monthly board/parent meetings are held virtually or in person and parents are encouraged to attend and play and active role in making decisions and determining the quality of care the children receive.

PARENT information

We are CLOSED on the following dates:

  • New Year’s Day (Jan.1)
  • Family Day (Feb.)
  • Good Friday (Mar/Apr)
  • Easter Monday (Mar/Apr)
  • Victoria Day (May)
  • Canada Day (July 1)
  • Heritage Day (Aug.)
  • Labour Day (Sept.)
  • National Truth & Reconciliation Day (Sept. 30)
  • Thanksgiving (Oct.)
  • Remembrance Day (Nov. 11)
  • Christmas Eve Day (Dec. 24)
  • Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
  • Boxing Day (Dec. 26)
  • New Year’s Eve Day (Dec. 31)
  • When these dates fall on a weekend, a day in lieu could be in effect.
  • Additional closure dates may be present and closure times for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are normally determined yearly by the Board of Directors. We also may do a survey with parents to determine closure dates around this time of the year.

Subsidy Information:

To apply for subsidy through the Alberta Child Care Subsidy, go to this link or phone 780-644-9992.

Monthly Fees: Paid on the 1st day of the month via e-transfer. [email protected]

Society Fee: $10/year Society Fee is charged per family.

How do I find out about my child’s day?

This program understand the importance of face-to-face, daily contact with families and encourages parents to come in and talk with staff. You could also call or email us. The ED is always available through her cell phone as well.

What types of opportunities are there for families to get involved at North East Child Care Society?

Family engagement opportunities are provided to build relationships with families.  To support this, our centre plan a variety of events that allow families to connect (i.e. family events, parent volunteers for fundraising ).  Families are also encouraged to participate in the program by volunteering in the program/off site excursions or simply sharing special talents or cultural practices.

Families are also invited to attend our monthly Board Meetings and play an active role in making decisions and determining the quality of care the children receive.