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~ now enrolling · immediate openings ~

A soft place
to be little.

Licensed family dayhome in Livingston NW Calgary

Approved family dayhome serving Livingston, Carrington, Evanston, Ambleton, Sage Hill, Panorama Hills & Coventry Hills. For tiny humans aged 0–5.

~ approved & trusted ~
Licensed under Alberta ELCC Act
First Aid + CPR-C
Police + Vulnerable Sector + Child Intervention
9
years caring
6
tiny humans
$326
/month flat
cuddles
Serving northwest Calgary
Livingston·Carrington·Evanston·Ambleton·Sage Hill·Panorama Hills·Coventry Hills
~ Zakiyah ~
OWNER · LICENSED EDUCATOR
CertificationECE Level 3 (Early Childhood Development Supervisor)
Experience9 years caring for children in Calgary
LanguagesEnglish · Hindi · Punjabi · Urdu
about your educator

Hi, I'm Zakiyah.

I've looked after little ones in Calgary for nine years — three of them right here in my Livingston home. I have an Early Learning & Child Care diploma from Bow Valley College and have completed the full Alberta Child Care Certification pathway to Level 3.

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Children learn the world by tasting it, climbing it, and asking it endless questions. My job is to keep the world safe enough that they can.

~ certifications & checks ~
ELCC Diploma · Bow Valley College
Alberta Child Care Certification — Level 3
Standard First Aid + CPR-C (current)
Food Safety Basics — Alberta Health Services
Health & Safety Basics for Childcare Providers
Police Information Check + Vulnerable Sector
Child Intervention Record Check
~ curriculum ~

Built on Flight — Alberta's early-learning framework.

Our daily program is built around Flight: Alberta's Early Learning & Care Framework — the four play-based dispositions of well-being, play & playfulness, communication & literacies, and diversity & social responsibility.

6
children max
mixed
ages 0–5
1:6
educator ratio
no
screens policy
1
Well-being

Children feel safe, fed, rested and seen. Predictable rhythms, gentle transitions.

2
Play & playfulness

Loose-parts, mud kitchen, dramatic play. Long uninterrupted blocks of self-directed play.

3
Communication & literacies

Daily story circle, songs, mark-making, conversations during lunch.

4
Diversity & social responsibility

Treaty 7 land acknowledgement, books reflecting our families, Hindi, Punjabi & Urdu alongside English.

~ three little gardens ~
Tiny Tinkerers
0–18 mo

Sensory baskets, tummy time, quiet cuddles, and lots of one-on-one.

ABCWobbly Walkers
18 mo–3 yr

First friendships, first words, first muddy boots.

Big Adventurers
3–5 yr

Letters, numbers, weather watching, and very serious science.

~ a typical day ~

From morning tea
to afternoon tales.

7:00
Doors open
soft arrivals + free play
9:15
Circle + story
songs in English, Hindi, Punjabi & Urdu
9:45
Outside time
Nose Creek pathway / Livingston parks
11:30
Lunch together
one home-cooked meal, family-style
12:30
Quiet rest
cots, lullabies, glow stars
14:30
Afternoon project
craft, water table, baking
15:30
Outside again
or messy play if it's a -30 day
16:30
Wind-down
puzzles + parent pickup
17:30
Doors close
see you tomorrow!
~ meals ~

One home-cooked meal a day. Weekly menus follow the Canada Food Guide and we shop at the Crossroads Market.

Nut-free kitchen. Halal and vegetarian options always available. We accommodate dairy, gluten, and any documented allergy.
~ pricing ~

Plain & simple pricing

Transparent monthly rates for Livingston families. Full details shared at your tour.

Full-time (5 days)
$326.25 / mo
Part-time (3 days)
$230.00 / mo
One-time registration
$95 (one-time)

All rates include one home-cooked meal, diapers (infants), field trips, art supplies & sunscreen. No registration deposit until your spot is confirmed.

~ extras ~
Field-trip materials fund$10/mo (optional)
~ tours & booking ~

Come for tea
and a tour.

Tours are about 20 minutes so you can see the play room, nap space, kitchen, and yard. Tours available everyday — call ahead.

☎ Call 587-917-5106Tours available everyday - call ahead
send an inquiry
For waitlist + general questions. We reply within 24 hours.
Schedule
1
Book a time
Call or send an inquiry — pick a time that works for you.
2
Walk the space
Play room, nap room, kitchen, fenced yard.
3
Meet Zakiyah
Bring your questions — and your kid if you like.
4
Get the paperwork
Sample forms and enrollment info to take home.
~ questions ~

Things parents ask.

What are your hours?

Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–5:30 pm. Closed weekends and all Alberta statutory holidays (New Year's, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Heritage Day, Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day). A full closure calendar is shared at enrollment.

Are you licensed?

Yes — licensed family day home regulated under Alberta's Family Day Home Standards (ELCC Act). Inspections are on file and shared with families.

What's your sick child policy?

Children stay home with: fever ≥38°C, vomiting/diarrhea in the last 24 hours, undiagnosed rash, conjunctivitis, or any communicable illness. Return after 24 hours symptom-free without medication. We never charge for child sick days.

How many kids are here total?

Six children max. Usually two infants, two toddlers, two preschoolers — a true mixed-age family. Educator ratio 1:6 as per Alberta standards.

What should we bring on the first day?

Indoor shoes, full change of clothes (×2), labelled water bottle, a comfort item for nap, weather-appropriate outdoor gear, and any remaining enrollment forms. Diapers and lunch are provided.

What if my child has allergies?

Our kitchen is fully nut-free. We accommodate dairy, gluten, halal, vegetarian, and any documented allergy. EpiPens are stored per Alberta med-storage protocol and all educators are trained on administration.

Can I drop in to visit?

After enrollment, anytime. Before enrollment, book a 20-minute tour — available everyday. Call ahead or use the form below to schedule.

~ visit us ~

Find us in Livingston.

WhereLivingston Drive NW · Calgary, AB
HoursMon–Fri · 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Phone587-917-5106Emailhello@littleprairie.ca
LivingstonNW Calgary
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