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St. Francis Viking Centre
St. Francis Viking is a licensed Viking daycare in east-central Alberta, serving children 12 months to 12 years. We are located at 5119 50 Street in the heart of Viking.
For more than two decades, our Viking centre has been part of the community as one of five Canadian family-owned St. Francis locations.
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Centre Details
| Address | 5119 50 St, Viking, AB T0B 4N0, Canada |
| Hours | Monday – Friday, 6:45 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Phone | (780) 336-4846 |
| V@stfrancisdaycare.ca | |
| General Email | Info@stfrancisdaycare.ca |
| Ages Served | 12 months to 12 years |
| Programs | All five (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, OSC) |
✅ The centre is licensed under Alberta’s Early Learning and Child Care Act and inspected according to the province’s schedule.
Programs Offered
Viking offers all five of our programs under one roof so that children can stay with us from infancy through Grade 6. Alberta-mandated educator-to-child ratios apply to every program, from 1:4 in the infant room to 1:15 in school-age care.
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About Our Viking Daycare in Alberta
The centre is built around how children actually move and learn, with separate spaces for each age group and a fenced outdoor playground.
🏫 Indoor Spaces
🌳 Outdoor Playground
📍 Built for Viking and Surrounding Communities
Viking is a small town, and our centre reflects that. Many of our families have known each other for years, and our educators often know children long before they start.
For families on farms outside town, Viking is one of the few licensed full-day daycare options nearby. Many families drive in from surrounding rural communities.
Meet the Viking Team
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Director’s Welcome
Our centre director oversees daily operations, classrooms, and family communication. They are available by appointment to discuss your child’s enrollment or any concerns you may have.
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Educator Qualifications
Every educator at Viking holds post-secondary credentials in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and is current in CPR and Standard First Aid.
Several team members are part of the Viking community themselves, and many have been with St. Francis for over a decade.
Ongoing Professional Development
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Training is built into the work week, not asked of staff outside their regular hours.
Important Information
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No Transportation
We do not provide transportation between schools and our centre. Families arrange drop-off and pickup directly.
Local school pickup and drop-off are coordinated by families, usually by walking or by a parent or guardian.
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Drop-Off and Pickup
The facility is open Monday through Friday from 6:45 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pickup is limited to authorized adults listed on each child’s enrollment form, and we verify identity at the door before any child leaves.
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Subsidy and Sibling Discount
Viking is approved for the Alberta Child Care Subsidy and the ELCC program for eligible families. For families enrolling multiple children, we also provide a sibling discount.
Full subsidy details and registration paperwork are in our Parents Zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your hours?
Do you offer transportation?
Is a subsidy available?
Yes. Viking is approved for the Alberta Child Care Subsidy and the ELCC program. Eligible families pay a fraction of full fees.
What ages do you accept?
Registration of Our Viking Centre
The best way to know whether Viking is right for your family is to walk through the door. Tours run year-round and take about 30 minutes. We are a Canadian family-owned daycare with consistent values and standards across all five centres.
Looking for a different location? See our other centres in other centres in Edmonton and Grande Prairie.
Have a question first? Email Viking directly at V@stfrancisdaycare.ca or call (780) 336-4846. For general inquiries, contact us at Info@stfrancisdaycare.ca. We will get back to you within one business day.
