For educators
Be your own boss. Make a difference in children’s lives.
Have you ever dreamed of operating your own family day home? Becoming a licensed educator can be a rewarding career — and with Southwest Edmonton Family Day Home Agency, you don’t have to do it alone.
Benefits of joining
Why become a family day home educator?
Be your own boss
Create a child care program in your own home while managing your daily schedule and developing a program that reflects your strengths and interests.
Make a meaningful difference
Every day, support children’s development, build relationships, and make a lasting difference for children and families.
Receive agency support
Ongoing guidance, monitoring, mentorship, and support throughout your journey as an educator.
Professional development
Continue developing your skills through professional learning opportunities and available supports.
Access available funding supports
Eligible educators may access provincial funding initiatives, wage top-ups, and professional development grants, subject to government requirements and eligibility.
Free training & setup support
We help with day home set-up, childcare registration, parent referrals, fee collection/processing, and access to funding resources.
What we require
What we require
Successful applicants must meet applicable licensing and agency requirements. Specific requirements are reviewed during the application and approval process.
Eligibility
Who can become a day home educator?
We welcome individuals who are 18+ and passionate about working with children — committed to providing safe, nurturing, and responsive care. Specific requirements are reviewed during the application and approval process.
You are not alone
What support does the agency provide?
You focus on caring for children. We help you operate your program.
Licensing guidance
Support throughout the licensing and approval process.
Program support
Guidance in developing and maintaining a quality family day home program.
Regular monitoring
Ongoing agency visits to support compliance, safety, and quality.
Mentorship
Professional guidance to help educators build confidence and strengthen practice.
Child placements
Support connecting approved educators with families looking for child care.
Professional development
Access to information about training and professional learning opportunities.
Ongoing communication
A dedicated agency relationship to help you navigate questions and concerns.
A good fit
Is this the right opportunity for you?
Family day home education may be a great fit if you:
- Enjoy working with children
- Want to operate home-based child care
- Value independence and flexibility
- Are committed to children’s safety and well-being
- Enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences
- Want to be part of a professional child care community
- Are willing to meet licensing and agency requirements
Your journey
From exploration to opening day
A clear path with agency guidance at every step.
- 1
Explore
Learn about the role, requirements, and supports.
- 2
Apply
Share your interest and begin the application process.
- 3
Screen
Complete clearances, references, and required documentation.
- 4
Train
Finish first aid, orientation, and agency training.
- 5
Open
Launch your program with placements and ongoing mentorship.
Start your journey
Take the first step toward building your own child care program while making a meaningful difference in children’s lives.