Your children are meeting new challenges as fast as they come. Crawling, walking, and eventually running are levels they all accomplish in what seems like a blink of an eye. Children learn best if they are in a stimulating environment. While at The B Hive, your child will have fun in a play-based environment, using their imaginations to create and explore. The daily activities reflect a healthy balance between play and rest, active and quiet times, structured group times, individual activities, and of course, appropriate affectionate adult-child interactions.
Daily drop off occurs between 7:30 am and 9:30am as per childcare contracts.
Drop offs are not permitted between 11:30 am and 2 pm to ensure that our littles rest time is uninterrupted.
Please note that late pick up fees will apply at the discretion of the Directors.
North location ages 12 months-5 years of age
South location ages 4-6 years of age
Registration fee $150 and first month's fees (non-refundable) Completed Registration Package
A province wide standardized fee for childcare has been implemented starting April 1, 2025 Full Time Care (100 hours or more) $326.25 Part Time Care (50-99 hours) $230
We do not guarantee availability for children transitioning from full time to part time. Spaces are Mon/Wed or Tue/Thurs only.
**We do not offer varying schedules for part time care. Care exceeding 2 days per week is classified as full time care.
We provide a safe and nurturing environment for infants to grow and explore. Our experienced caregivers promote healthy development and foster a love for learning. In a room designed for exploration and discovery, your child will enjoy activities created just for them!
Ages: 12-19 months
Our toddler program is designed to encourage exploration and independence while fostering social and emotional growth. Our dedicated teachers provide a fun and engaging learning experience that prepares children for our Honey Bees room.
Ages: 19 months- 3 years
We believe in providing a play-based learning approach that allows children to learn through hands-on experiences. Our preschool age room focuses on building essential skills in literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development. Our Honey Bees room is our largest (and busiest) room in the center.
Ages: 3-4.5 years
Our Pre-K program is designed to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. We focus on building essential skills in reading, writing, math, and science through a hands-on, project-based learning approach. Our Bumble Bees are often already attending Kindergarten and join us on their “off” days.
Ages: 4.5-6 years
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The B Hive strives to meet the needs of each child in the best way possible. Complex behaviors can present in many ways and differ from child to child. Open communication and collaboration are essential in determining effective support strategies for each individual child. Due to limited resources, we are unable to accommodate students requiring supports beyond a 1:8 teacher-student ratio including those with moderate-severe behavioral or learning challenges, those with a history of oppositional defiance disorder, aggression or physical violence, students who pose a flight risk, or those facing medical fragility. If a child’s behaviors pose a risk to the child or impose on the safety of other children, families may be asked to seek alternative care. The safety and well being of all the students in a room must be considered at all times.
We do not provide meals and snacks. Children are picky eaters and we respect that there are many allergies, dietary restrictions, preferences and personal choices when it comes to feeding our families. In order to ensure that your child is getting the nutrition they need and eating the healthy foods they love, we ask that parents please send a lunch and two substantial snacks. The B Hive will carry a small supply of healthy snacks for those days where kiddos need a little extra. Due to staff and student allergies, The B Hive is a nut free facility.
If your child is not feeling well, for any reason, they do not come to daycare. Any child who is ill and unable to participate fully in regular activities should be cared for at home.
Please refer to this document for a list of some of the reasons your child should remain home to reduce the spread of illness to other children and families. The document will also offer information on our policy regarding timelines for illness.
Communicable Diseases: May Not Be Permitted by Law to attend Child Care.
Immunizations: Not permitted back to childcare after vaccination until your child has been monitored overnight – side effects are possible (Example: shots at 10:00 am = return to care the next morning if no side effects).
Each age group has different needs and although we do have a routine and a schedule, they are based on meeting the needs of the child. Our goal is to spend at least two hours or more per day (weather permitting) outdoors exploring our community's parks and playgrounds, green spaces, walking trails, etc. Strollers are used for the babies so they can be sure to get outside too! Our room leaders are happy to review the schedule/routine in your child's room at orientation.
Our program is licensed through the Gov of AB. All reports and inspections can be viewed here. https://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/oldfusion/childcarelookup.cfm
AHS inspection reports may also be viewed online here https://ephisahs.albertahealthservices.ca/inspections/childcare/
Kindergarten and older (4 years and older): 1 educator for 10 children
Yes!! Accountability is key for any reputable daycare. Cameras are installed in each room as part of our security protocols. Administrators have access to recordings and live feeds which are monitored on an ongoing basis. All recordings are kept for one week. For the safety and privacy of our families, we do not offer observation through our cameras.
The B Hive Daycare uses Brightwheel which is an all-in-one childcare management app for centers and families that simplifies daily operations and communication. It handles administrative tasks like student check-ins, online enrollment, while also allowing for real-time parent communication, sharing of daily activities such as diaper changes and naps. The app is available on Apple and Android devices. Families are invited to enroll one business day before your child's scheduled start date.
For more information on accessing child care in Alberta, click the link below.
