Edmonton parents pay just $326.25 per month for full-time licensed family day home care at NEFDHA, thanks to the Alberta Affordability Grant — the provincial version of the federal-provincial $10-a-Day childcare agreement. Every NEFDHA-approved family day home is licensed under Alberta Children and Family Services and qualifies, so the grant is applied automatically the day your child starts.
What is the Alberta Affordability Grant?
In November 2021, the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta signed an agreement to bring licensed early learning and child care to an average of $10 per day. Under that agreement, parent fees in Alberta dropped from an average of $44 per day in 2021 to a flat $15 per day in April 2025 — heading toward the $10/day target. The reduction is delivered through a per-child grant paid directly to licensed providers, who then reduce parent invoices accordingly.
For families using a NEFDHA-approved family day home in Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, or Morinville, that math works out to $326.25 per month for full-time care across all ages — infant, toddler, preschool, and before-and-after-school. There is no income test. Every Alberta family with a child up to kindergarten age in licensed care receives the same reduced fee.
Who is eligible?
- Children up to kindergarten age attending a licensed family day home, daycare centre, preschool, or out-of-school care program in Alberta.
- Care must be licensed. Unlicensed nannies and friends-and-family arrangements are not covered. All NEFDHA day homes are licensed.
- No income test. The Affordability Grant is universal — every eligible family receives the reduced fee.
- Subsidy stacks separately. Lower-income families may also qualify for the Alberta Child Care Subsidy in addition to the grant.
How NEFDHA fees work
NEFDHA approves and supports a network of family day home educators across north Edmonton and the surrounding region. Every educator follows the same provincial fee structure under the Affordability Grant:
- Full-time care: $326.25 per month after the grant.
- Part-time or hourly: Prorated, also after the grant.
- Optional extras: Some educators charge supplemental fees for transportation, field trips, overnight care, or extended hours. These are separate from the Affordability Grant and disclosed up front in each educator's enrolment agreement.
- Registration is free. There is no enrolment fee to begin care with NEFDHA, and we'll match you with an educator whose availability and approach fit your family.
How to apply the grant to a NEFDHA day home
- Submit a childcare enquiry — let us know your child's age, the area you live in, and your preferred start date. Start an enquiry →
- Meet a matched educator — we'll suggest approved day homes nearby and arrange an interview at one or more locations.
- Enrol your child — sign the enrolment agreement directly with the educator. NEFDHA staff support you through this.
- Pay the parent portion only — the Affordability Grant is applied at the licensed level, so you only ever pay $326.25/month for full-time care. Nothing else to file or claim.
Frequently asked questions
How much does day home care cost with the $10-a-Day Affordability Grant in Edmonton?
Full-time care in a NEFDHA-approved Edmonton family day home is $326.25 per month after the Alberta Affordability Grant. The grant is applied automatically when your child attends a licensed family day home.
Who is eligible for Alberta's Affordability Grant?
All Alberta families with children up to kindergarten age in licensed early learning and child care spaces. The grant is not income-tested — every family receives the reduced fee. Unlicensed care is not eligible.
Is the $10-a-Day program the same as the Affordability Grant?
They are part of the same federal-provincial childcare agreement signed in November 2021. The grant has reduced parent fees from an Alberta average of $44/day in 2021 to a flat $15/day as of April 2025, on the way to a $10/day average target.
Are family day homes covered, or just daycare centres?
Licensed family day homes are fully covered. Every NEFDHA-approved day home is licensed under Alberta Children and Family Services and qualifies for the Affordability Grant.
How do I apply the grant to a NEFDHA day home?
Submit a childcare enquiry through NEFDHA. Once your child is enrolled in a NEFDHA-approved licensed day home, the Affordability Grant is applied automatically — you only ever pay the $326.25/month parent portion.
Ready to start?
Find a NEFDHA-approved family day home in your neighbourhood — $326.25/month, fully licensed, run by trained educators with monthly monitoring visits.