Davar is dedicated to carrying out a very stringent and diligent process in terms of choosing our Family Day Home Providers, who reside in various areas throughout Cochrane, Canmore, Banff, Exshaw and Lake Louise.
Our Providers are thoroughly screened and selected by Davar’s team of Child Development Consultants, keeping in accordance to all Provincial Family Day Home Standards. This involves not only reference letters, criminal record checks, child intervention checks and a medical certification, but also home interviews and a thorough safety study, to determine whether the home environment meets the standards of care and safety.
All of our day homes must meet or exceed the guidelines as set out by Alberta Children’s Services, under which we are contracted. In order to ensure that the quality of care is met and maintained, Approved Family Day Homes are monitored in-person through monthly, unannounced visits. Conducted by our Child Development Consultants, these visits also provide essential guidance, coaching and support for each Provider.
Our day homes offer families the following: