Care for Newcomer Children (CNC)

Learners in Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes at the Newcomer Centre Language Centre may be eligible for childcare at no cost in our on-site, licensed childcare program.

What is the CNC Program?

Newcomer Centre supports Edmonton-area families through some of their initial stages of settlement in Canada. Our intercultural Care for Newcomer Children (CNC) program provides care and learning opportunities to children aged 6 months to 5 years while their parent(s) attend Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes. We currently offer on-site childcare.

Children are capable and strong, and at Newcomer Centre, we respect each child as an individual, part of a family and part of our community. Through our Newcomer Centre CNC program, children are supported to learn and grow through playful exploration and responsive environments. Children’s needs and interests are at the centre of all we do. Parents are encouraged to be involved in the activities of the program and to share their cultural and historical perspectives. We strive to be holistic in our approach to families, offering connections to other Newcomer Centre, agency and community programs and resources.

Who is Eligible?

To participate in the program, parents must be:

Permanent Residents
Enrolled in a Newcomer Centre LINC class
In need of childcare services for their child/children aged 6 months to 5 years.

Funded & Licensed by

Our Newcomer Centre CNC program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and licensed under Alberta Children’s Services.

Program Dates

The CNC program follows the Newcomer Centre LINC class schedule.
Contact our team to find out more.

Location Offered

On-site childcare available at Gupta Newcomer Resource Centre
11713 82 ST NW
Edmonton, AB
T5B 2V9

Contact

Newcomer Centre LINC Administration Team

language Services

Registration Desk