What it costs
The amounts listed are based on a full-time course load and are estimates, so should not be used as actual numbers. All amounts listed are in Canadian (CAD) currency.
If you are planning on taking a part-time course load, try our tuition and fees estimator to get an idea of how much it will cost you.
| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $5,249.66 | + | $1,179.50 | = | $6,429.16 |
| Term 2 | $5,047.75 | + | $733.75 | = | $5,781.50 |
| Term 3 | $2,624.83 | + | $536.75 | = | $3,161.58 |
| Total estimate | $12,922.24 | + | $2,450.00 | = | $15,372.24 |
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| Tuition estimate | + | Fees estimate | = | Total estimate | |
| Term 1 | $16,079.70 | + | $1,179.50 | = | $17,259.20 |
| Term 2 | $15,461.25 | + | $733.75 | = | $16,195.00 |
| Term 3 | $8,039.85 | + | $536.75 | = | $8,576.60 |
| Total estimate | $39,580.80 | + | $2,450.00 | = | $42,030.80 |
Visit Tuition and fees for more details on the various fees for your program.
Grant funding may be available to qualified students. The Government of Alberta offers financial support called Foundational Learner Assistance.
Courses
Credits needed for full-time status: 16 credits (fall, winter); 7 credits (spring)
Term 1 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Introduction to Child Care and Child Development | DHPP1000 | 12 credits |
| Food, Nutrition, and Health | DHPP1001 | 4 credits |
| Safety and Emergency Planning | DHPP1002 | 4 credits |
| Field Experience I | DHPP1003 | 2 credits |
| Learning Through Play | DHPP1004 | 4 credits |
Term 2 - 16 weeks, 5 courses
| Literacy and Language Development | DHPP1005 | 4 credits |
| Business of a Day Home | DHPP1006 | 8 credits |
| Communications for Day Home Providers | DHPP1007 | 4 credits |
| Program Planning and Implementation | DHPP1008 | 5 credits |
| Field Experience II | DHPP1014 | 4 credits |
Term 3 - 8 weeks, 3 courses
| Computer Training | DHPP1011 | 5 credits |
| Professionalism and Ethics | DHPP1012 | 4 credits |
| Preparation for Work | DHPP1013 | 4 credits |
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