EARLY LEARNING at MACEWAN
Fees & Hours
Early Learning at MacEwan actively participates in the Provincial Affordability Program, ensuring accessible and affordable early learning and child care for all families.
Fees
| Monthly fees (as of April 1, 2025) | |
|---|---|
| Full Time | $326.25 |
| Part Time | $230 |
- Fees include lunch and two snacks per day.
- Fees are subject to change annually.
- Fees are to be paid by direct deposit at the first of each month.
- Monthly fees are set according to the fee schedule and fees remain consistent regardless of illness or vacation.
Centre hours
Monday to Friday – 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Closed all Statutory holidays and between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Scheduled closures
The centre occasionally closes early for staff meetings, as well as for professional development. Parents are given all of the dates for the year.
| Closure Date | Closure Reason |
|---|---|
| 2025 Dates | |
| Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 8 | Summer Closure (return Monday, August 11) |
| Friday, August 29 | Planning/Professional Learning Day |
| Monday, September 1 | Labour Day (Statutory Holiday) |
| Tuesday, September 30 | Planning/Professional Learning Day |
| Monday, October 13 | Thanksgiving (Statutory Holiday) |
| Monday, November 10 | Remembrance Day (Observed) Statutory Holiday |
| Tuesday, November 11 | Planning/Professional Learning Day |
| Wednesday, December 24 | Half Day (ELM closes at noon) |
| Thursday, December 25–Thursday, January 1 | Winter Holiday Closure (return Friday, January 2) |
| 2026 Dates | |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | Winter Holiday Closure |
| Friday, January 23 | Planning/Professional Learning Day |
| Monday, February 16 | Family Day Statutory Holiday |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Planning/Professional Learning Day |
| Friday, March 20 | Planning/Professional Learning Day |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday (Statutory Holiday) |
| Monday, April 6 | Easter Monday (Statutory Holiday) |
| Thursday, May 7 | Planning/Professional Learning Day (ELM closes at noon) |
| Friday, May 8 | Planning/Professional Learning Day |
| Monday, May 18 | Victoria Day (Statutory Holiday) |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Canada Day (Statutory Holiday) |
| Monday, July 27 to Friday, August 7 | Summer Closure (return Monday, August 10) |
| Monday, August 31 | Planning/Professional Learning Day |