“Our children attended the Creative Children Day Home for around five years. Our children were always greeted so warmly by the staff and made to feel that they were valued and cared for. We trusted Sabira whole-heartedly and appreciate her for being such an instrumental caregiver when our children were so young. We are grateful for her dedication to the children and the countless ways she goes above and beyond to become a second family to all of the families at the day home. The Creative Child Day Home continues to hold a special place in our hearts and is the source of countless fond memories..”
Child Care Fees
New Affordability Funding Approaches
Effective April 1, 2025, Alberta introduced three new funding models for daycares, preschools, and family day homes (FDHs). These approaches:
- Support the Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CACWELCC) Agreement.
- Make funding more streamlined and equitable, with about 85% of daycare providers and most FDHs receiving increased support.
- Ensure that child care remains affordable, high-quality, and sustainable for families across the province.
Flat Parent Fees
- Full-time care (100+ hours/month): $326.25/month
- Part-time care (50–99 hours/month): $230/month
- These flat fees replace the Child Care Subsidy Program for children up to kindergarten age attending care during school hours.
Other Fee Information
- Agency Registration Fee: A one-time, non-refundable $50 per family, due at enrollment.
- Cancellation Before Placement: If parents register a child but do not proceed, one month’s fee must still be paid.
- Statutory Holidays: Educators are not required to provide care but are entitled to regular pay. If care is offered, an additional fee may be charged directly by the educator.
- Sibling Discounts: May be offered by educators at their discretion.
- Payment Methods: Cheques, post-dated cheques, or e-transfer are preferred.
- NSF Charges: A $50 NSF fee applies to returned payments. Full payment must be made within three (3) days to avoid suspension or termination of care.
- Absences & Vacations: Fees are still payable during absences or vacations to maintain the child’s space.
- Notice of Withdrawal: Parents must provide 30 days written notice to the agency. Without notice, the monthly fee remains payable.
- Tax Receipts: The agency issues official tax receipts annually for payments made directly to the agency. Payments made directly to educators are not included.
- Financial Supports: Subsidy and Affordability Grant funding remain available for eligible families.
Holding Fees
- Families reserving a space prior to the start date must pay a holding fee of $100 per month per child.
- Holding fees are non-refundable if the family does not proceed with placement.
- If care begins, the total holding fees are credited toward the first month’s regular fees.
- Holding fees guarantee that the child’s space is reserved and unavailable to other families during the holding period.