PARENT RESOURCES
Everything Parents Need, In One Place
Quick links to the apps, handbooks and programs Alpha's families use every day.
Stay connected throughout the day with the Lillio app, featuring real-time photos, daily reports, messaging, billing and updates on your child's learning and care.
All Alpha's locations participate in the Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care program. Families with children under six are enrolled automatically when eligible.
Parent Handbooks
Download our Parent Handbooks for each location below (PDF).
We are proud to participate in the Region of Peel Quality Initiatives program with a goal of providing outstanding, quality child care for the children in our care.
Check out this video for more details.
Halton - Our partnership with
Halton Region helps us maintain high standards of quality in early learning and child care.
Regional Subsidy
Need help with the cost of child care?
Check your eligibility for fee assistance.
Halton:
https://www.halton.ca/for-residents/children-and-parenting/need-help-with-the-cost-of-child-care
Peel:
https://peelregion.ca/services/child-care-subsidy
CWELCC Participant
All 3 Of Our Locations Are CWELCC Participants
Affordable Childcare For All Families
We are pleased to confirm that all Alpha’s Discovery Kids locations are participating in the CWELCC program ($10/day National Child Care Program). We remain committed to maintaining high standards at Alpha’s Discovery Kids through our exceptional Four Pillars of Learning curriculum. Through the CWELLC program, more families will be able to experience our award-winning child care program in a manner that is affordable, inclusive, and sustainable.
The Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) system will:
⏺ Give families access to more affordable and high-quality child care options
⏺ Help lower child care fees for parents of children under the age of six
⏺ Increase child care spaces
⏺ Support the child care workforce
⏺ Support inclusive child care
What This Means For Parents
And Families
On March 28th 2022, the Provincial and Federal governments announced an agreement to fund licensed childcare with a goal of reducing fees to an average of $10/day per child under the Canada Wide Early Learning and Childcare program (CWELCC). The key objectives of this program are to lower childcare fees for eligible children, improve educator wages and increase access to quality childcare programs.
Effective January 1, 2025, the CWELCC program provides federal funding for childcare operators to provide fees at a flat rate of $22 per day.
We anticipate a large demand for child care due to the reduced child care fees.
Who Is Eligible For CWELCC?
Parents or guardians of children under the age of six do not have to apply to receive a child care fee reduction. All families are automatically enrolled in the program if they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
You are eligible for reduced fees if:
Your child:
- is under the age of six
- turns six years old and is enrolled in a licensed preschool or kindergarten program, until June 30 or until their 6th birthday (whatever comes first)
- is enrolled in our program
FROM OUR FOUNDER
Learning At Home With Susie
Founder Susie Beghin shares play-based learning with parents everywhere — through her book, podcast and videos and resources.
"Learn to Play" book by Susie Beghin
Written by our founder,
Parents Learn to Play Too, is a practical guide that helps parents understand how young children learn and develop through play.
Filled with simple strategies and real-life examples, it's a valuable resource for building confidence, strengthening the parent-child connection, and making the most of the early years.
Susie Beghin Academy
Playful ways to support child learning and development.
Explore online courses and practical resources from Alpha's founder and Early Childhood Educator Susie Beghin. Learn how to support your child's development through purposeful play, connection and simple learning experiences you can use at home.
Parent Resource Videos
Explore our collection of parent resource videos featuring Early Childhood Educator Susie Beghin.
From play and mindfulness to language, literacy and STEAM, you'll find simple ideas you can use at home to make learning meaningful, engaging and fun.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear It From Our Parents
Finding a daycare that keeps your mind at peace while your kids are there is truly a rare
find. I was lucky to have found Alpha’s for my son.
The staff at Alpha’s as very
compassionate individuals who go above and beyond to ensure that every child feels
loved, safe, and valued.
It's heartwarming to see the genuine connections they form
with each little one.
Zara (parent) · Erin Mills Location
My daughter has blossomed socially, emotionally, and intellectually since joining at the
age of 12 months.
The daily activities are thoughtfully planned, balancing play, learning,
and creativity. We appreciate the updates from the app and it's lovely to see how happy
and excited my daughter is throughout the day.
We feel incredibly lucky to be part of this
daycare community.
Daisy (parent) · Liruma Location
My daughter has been going to Alpha’s since she was 18 months old and she is now 4.
I cannot say enough about Alpha’s! The STEAM learning mixed with playtime, the nutritious lunches and the AMAZING educators and Director are just wonderful. They make sure the kids are having fun while learning, are engaged and connect with kids in
such a way that they truly become family.
I highly recommend Alpha’s and I could not have asked for a better daycare experience for my daughter!
Jennifer (parent) · Oakville Location
Readers' Choice Mississauga & Oakville Winner - year after year
Readers' Choice Mississauga & Oakville Winner - year after year
