Alberta to reduce daycare fees for children up to kindergarten

 

 

The provincial government has announced a new relief decision on daycare fees for children in Alberta. Starting in April, children up to kindergarten will only need to pay a monthly fee of $326.25. This benefit is available to parents with children up to kindergarten who attend full-time licensed daycares and family day home programs.

Parents who need part-time care for their children will have to pay $230 per month.
Preschools will receive reimbursement from the government at the rate of $100 per child per month. It was previously $75. The new system replaces the previous child care subsidy program for children up to kindergarten. However, the subsidy for children in grades one to six who need care outside of school hours will not change. Provincial officials say 85 per cent of licensed daycare providers will receive more funding when the new fee structure takes effect April 1. The funding is part of a $3.8 billion Learning and Childcare Agreement between Alberta and the federal government.