Play based activities to build strength & confidence

Introducing ARCQEtivity!

The ARCQEtivities portal creates a world of fun for you and your family with a wide range of hands-on activities designed to spark growth through play. As your go-to platform for supporting every aspect of children's development, ARCQEtivity offers 927 unique play experiences that you can use at home or on the go.

Launched on November 14, 2024, this free digital resource is designed to assist anyone involved in child development. Dive into a world of creativity and learning with ARCQEtivity today!

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How We Help

ARCQE offers a wide range of Support Services and Professional Learning opportunities to support your learning journey. Explore the options below to take your Early Learning and Care Service knowledge to new heights.

Childhood Development

Explore how ARCQE’s delivery of The Ages and Stages Questionnaires help early learning and care providers evaluate children’s developmental and social-emotional progress from birth to age six.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Learn to incorporate culturally diverse teachings in early education settings to create a foundation for children to become respectful, empathetic, and globally minded individuals.

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Programming & Curriculum

Explore the projects and supports to guide your implementation of the Flight Program: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework.

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Quality Enhancement

Explore how ARCQE can assist programs that need help meeting regulation. Programs are designed to meet program operators’ and educators’ regulatory compliance needs.

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Professional Learning

ARCQE provides various Professional Learning opportunities for Early Childhood Professionals through both on-site, and affiliate training options.

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Success Stories

We help

Educators Family Child Care Centre-based Care School Age Care Administrators

  • Learning Series Participant

    “With the help of this learning series, I improved the way I am writing my learning stories and preparing responsive environments for children. It boosts my confidence as an early childhood educator. I am thankful that ARCQE has these kinds of learning series for educators.”

  • Supported Educator

    “For me personally, coming into a brand-new program was intimidating, but having the ASQ tools already integrated into the program helped me feel more confident in my role. The coaches have been incredibly supportive, and their encouragement has helped me grow professionally. I feel much more equipped to have meaningful conversations with families and better understand where children are developmentally.”

  • Pedagogical Leader

    “I feel empowered by the compassionate leadership and the numerous growth opportunities highlighted at the event & our shared vision.”

  • Supported Educator

    “What I’ve learned through the program is how to have meaningful and sometimes difficult conversations with parents. It’s not easy, but the training and resources have given me the tools to navigate these discussions with confidence and empathy. That’s been one of the biggest ways I’ve grown as an educator.”

Partner Programs

Explore ARCQE’s collaborative network of partners.

Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta

Brain Story Certification and Theory-to-Practice Sessions

Learn about the important role Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) play in early childhood brain development through the Brain Story Certification Course, brought to you by ARCQE and AECEA.

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Dairy Farmers of Canada

Nourishing Beginnings

Build your knowledge and your confidence in feeding toddlers and preschoolers through the Nourishing Beginnings course, brought to you by ARCQE and the Dairy Farmers of Canada.

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Policy Wise for Children & Families

Spark Mentorship Program

Enhance your cultural competence, promote equity and belonging in your program, and celebrate cultural diversity in your community by joining the Spark Mentorship Program, in partnership with Policy Wise for Children & Families.

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Health Canada

Environmental Health Awareness and Learning Toolkit (EHALT)

Learn about chemicals and pollutants and the potential for adverse impacts on children, in partnership with Health Canada’s Alberta Environmental Health Program.

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Guiding Practice to Enhance Programs

ARCQE offers a wide range of professional learning opportunities and services to guide continuous quality improvement.

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