Canmore Community Childcare programs operate at full capacity year-round and maintain long, active waitlists. To apply for enrollment, it’s essential to join the waitlist as early as possible. Please note that children must be born before they can be added to the waitlist—anticipated due dates cannot be accepted.

The wait time for a space can vary significantly, ranging from 1 to 3 years or more, depending on your child’s age and the availability within each program. Our spaces are limited, and movement on the list depends on many factors, including classroom transitions, regulated staff-to-child ratios, and the specific age and developmental needs of each group. Due to this complexity, we do not share rankings or waitlist positions, as they shift frequently with program changes and child transitions.

Priority placement is given to siblings of enrolled children and staff families. We offer a minimum one-month grace period after birth before completing your waitlist enrollment. This gives families time to rest, bond, and ease into their new routines.

We understand that planning for childcare can be overwhelming, and we appreciate your patience and trust in our process.