We do the driving
Transportation to and from school, plus pickup and drop-off from home. One less run across Leduc.
LEDUC Licensed care, infants to 12 years
Daycare & Out-of-School Care
Daycare in Leduc that makes your week easier.
A bright, safe place to play and learn, a hot lunch cooked here, rides to school and home, and a photo-filled update on your phone. All under one roof, from first steps to grade 6.
- Licensed in Alberta
- Hot lunch + evening snack
- Home & school rides
- Daily Lillio updates
Hot lunchEvening snackSchool transportationHome pickup & drop-offYoga, music & movementIndoor & outdoor field tripsLillio parent updatesFSCD, GRIT & PUF supportInclusive care
Why Leduc families pick us
Less juggling for you.
More fun for them.
Finding care that fits a real working week is hard. Here's what we take off your list so mornings and evenings get easier.
Hot lunch, every day
Cooked in our own kitchen, plus an evening snack. No packing lunches at 7am.
Updates on your phone
We use the Lillio app to share how your child's day is going, so you're never left wondering.
Every child belongs
An inclusive centre that works with FSCD and the GRIT and PUF programs, including speech support.
Meet our owner
"So why choose us?"
There are so many daycares in Leduc, so why choose us? Because we do provide the transportation to and from the school… We pick up the kids from their home and also drop them off back. We do provide hot lunch and evening snack… So please book your visit with us to meet our staff and see the activities throughout the day.
Owner, Little Otters Daycare
Moments at Little Otters
A real day, in real clips.
Filmed at the centre this fall: hugs in the rainbow hallway, tunnels in the backyard, lunch at the blue tables and the walk to school.
Programs
From first steps to after-school.
Five age groups under one roof, so siblings share one drop-off and your child can grow up with us. Slide to your child's age.
2 years old
0 – 18 months
Infant Care
Gentle one-on-one care, cuddles, tummy time and a calm baby room.
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18 months – 3 years
Toddler Care
Room to explore, first friendships, songs and a steady daily rhythm.
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3 – 4 years
Preschool
Art, early math and letters, and play that builds school-ready skills.
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4 – 6 years
Kindergarten Care
Care around the kindergarten day, with rides to and from school.
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6 – 12 years
Out-of-School Care
Before- and after-school care with school pickup, snacks and time to unwind.
ExplorePeek inside
Take a look around before you visit.
These are our real rooms, photographed this fall. Pick a room, then tap the dots to see what's there.
Tap a dot to look closer
The blue room
A day at Little Otters
Same steady rhythm,
new adventures every day.
Kids feel safe when they know what's next. Every day follows a consistent routine of play, meals, rest and learning.
See the whole dayPickup from home
Our team can collect your child from home, so the morning rush gets shorter.
Hello & free play
Blocks, dress-up, the play kitchen and the train table. Play is how little kids learn.
Learning time
Age-right activities: art, early math, letters, stories and circle time.
Yoga, music & movement
Yoga, songs and movement help kids stretch, wiggle out their energy and practise calm breathing.
Hot lunch
A warm lunch cooked in our kitchen, eaten together at the table.
Quiet rest
Nap or quiet time after lunch, so everyone recharges for the afternoon.
Outside & field trips
Time in our fenced backyard, plus indoor and outdoor field trips around Leduc.
School run
We drive school-age children to and from school, then it's out-of-school care.
Evening snack
A snack before home time, so nobody walks in the door starving.
Your Lillio update
Photos and notes from the day land on your phone through the Lillio app.
Ride home
Drop-off at home is available too. Then it's family time.
Safety & trust
The things you'd want to check. We'll show you.
Choosing care is a big decision. Here is what's behind the bright colours.
- Licensed under Alberta's Early Learning and Child Care ActOur licence is posted at the centre, and our compliance history is public on Alberta's Childcare Lookup Tool.
- Alberta staff-to-child ratiosAs low as 1 educator to 3 infants.
- Qualified, caring educatorsPeople who know your child by name.
- A safe, healthy environmentFenced outdoor play space and a steady daily routine.
FSCD
Family Support for Children with Disabilities
We work directly with FSCD and the families it supports.
GRIT
GRIT inclusion support
Help that lets every child join in, including support for speech development.
PUF
Program Unit Funding
We work with PUF for children who need extra help with speech and development.
Daily
A safe, welcoming room
Positive social time, a steady routine, and educators who keep an eye on each child's needs.
For parents
See their day, even when you're at work.
You shouldn't have to wait until pickup to know if they ate lunch or had a good nap. With Lillio, you can follow along during the day.
- Photos and moments from the daySee what they built, painted or discovered.
- Meals, naps and the daily routineKnow how lunch and rest time went.
- Notes from your child's educatorsThe little details you'd want to hear about.
Today at Little OttersExample updates
Arrived safePicked up from home
New photoChalk drawings in the yard
Hot lunchAte it all!
Rest timeSettled in for a nap
Parent updates via LillioIllustration only
Fees & funding
Alberta's flat fee, explained in plain language.
At licensed Alberta daycares that receive provincial affordability funding, full-time care for children up to kindergarten age is a flat $326.25 a month. School-age families earning under $90,000 can apply for a separate subsidy.
Quick check
Which funding applies to my family?
Pick your child's stage:
Parent resource hub
Guides for the big first steps.
Choosing a daycare in Leduc: 12 questions to ask on your tour
What to look for, what to ask, and the small details that tell you more than any brochure.
ReadGetting your child ready for daycare: a gentle two-week plan
Small steps, a few practice runs and a goodbye routine that make the first weeks easier on everyone.
ReadAlberta childcare fees in 2026, explained for Leduc parents
The $326.25 flat fee, the school-age subsidy, and the questions to ask any centre about cost.
ReadQuestions
Things parents ask us.
Don't see yours? Call 780-986-6848. We're happy to talk it through.
All FAQsDo you have space for my child?
Openings change month to month and differ by age group. The quickest way to find out is to check availability with your child's age and start date. We'll reply with what's open, or how our waitlist works for that group.
How much does daycare cost?
Fees depend on your child's age group and schedule. In Alberta, licensed daycares that receive provincial affordability funding charge a flat parent fee of $326.25 a month for full-time care. Call us or ask a question for our current rates, and see fees & subsidies for how funding works.
Do you offer transportation?
Yes. We provide transportation to and from school, and pickup and drop-off from home. Ask us on your tour how it works for your address and schedule.
Are meals provided?
Yes. We serve a hot lunch, cooked in our own kitchen, and an evening snack. Tell us about any allergies or dietary needs when you enrol.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Little Otters is a licensed child care centre under Alberta's Early Learning and Child Care Act. Our licence is posted at the centre, and you can look up any licensed program, including its compliance history, with Alberta's Childcare Lookup Tool.
Come and see it for yourself.
A tour is the best way to choose a daycare. Walk the rooms, meet the team and ask anything. It takes about 20 minutes.
Little OttersVirtual tour · tap to skip