Connecting Communities
& Elevating Care
At SACDA, we are dedicated to fostering a strong network of support for school-age care programs across Alberta, ensuring families have access to affordable, high-quality child care.
About SACDA
What We Do
Supporting school-age care professionals with a province-wide network and advocating for quality, affordable care in Alberta.
Events
We are looking for volunteers for our annual conference on March 8th, 2025!
Membership
Support School-Age Care programs across Alberta by joining our community.
Resources
Support School-Age Care programs across Alberta by joining our community.
Our Mission
- To provide professional networking opportunities for our members through monthly meetings, tours of centers, conferences, and our ‘Laugh & Learn’ networking series of workshops.
- To create a dialogue with other stakeholders so that we might raise awareness of the challenges being faced in our industry.
- To develop relationships with other professional organizations and work towards common goals.
- To stay abreast of current research findings and new, innovative approaches to child care.
Events & Development
Get Involved
Lights On After School Alberta
A province-wide event celebrating after-school programs and their role in keeping kids safe, inspiring them to learn, and helping working families.
Ignite Conference
Join over 375 early learning educators for a day of networking, workshops, keynotes, and an interactive expo tailored for afterschool leaders and professionals.
Laugh & Learn
This networking series is an opportunity for professionals in School Age Care to support quality care for children by sharing knowledge and skills with the School Age community.
Afterschool Appreciation Week
Join us for celebrations and display your appreciation to thank afterschool professionals who make a difference in the lives of young people.
Political Advocacy
We encourage programs to send letters to their MLA’s , elected officials, and Ministers to share their support or concerns.
Volunteer
The School Age Care Director’s Association is looking for volunteers for our annual Conference on March 8th, 2025!
Become a Member
The School Age Care Directors Association relies on the participation of its members to aid in its growth of community and advocacy efforts. Membership is open to any organization (private or non-profit) that aligns with SACDA’s mission and bi-laws for a period of one year (October – September). Your membership fee will cover all locations inside your organization.
Resources
Stay Informed
What is School Age Care?
By providing before and after school care for children, SAC programs enable parents to fully participate in the workforce.
Latest News
Be informed and involved with the changing landscape of School Age Care in Alberta, and check out our latest surveys and results.
Challenges
As the population continues to expand it puts a greater strain on SAC programs that are already operating at licensed capacity.