St.Albert Public Schools Board of Trustees is gathering information regarding the Childcare subsidy that is available to all families with children age 0 to Grade 6 enrolled in a:
licensed facility-based program (daycare, out-of-school care and preschool)
family day home program overseen by a licensed family day home agency
group family child care centre
The Board is curious to what extent to which the fee for the full day program factors into the decision to enroll your child in half day vs. full day Kindergarten?
Please answer the questions below to help us understand how the Child Care Subsidy impacts your decisions. This survey is anonymous and participant information is not collected.
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Additional information re: Child Care Subsidy
Subsidy rates vary based on the child’s age, family income, the child care program and the number of hours a child attends each month. Types of subsidy include:
subsidy for children 0 to kindergarten-age (in kindergarten and also attending child care during regular school hours)
subsidy for children in kindergarten to grade 6 enrolled in a licensed program outside of regular school hours
preschool subsidy for children enrolled in a licensed preschool program
extended hours subsidy for children who require care outside regular hours
Under the new federal-provincial child care agreement, all parents of children 0 to kindergarten-age (in kindergarten and also attending child care during regular school hours) will pay less for child care through:
expanded subsidy eligibility with new rates and income thresholds, and/or
affordability grants provided directly to child care operators to reduce fees
Eligible families with a combined gross income under $180,000 a year can receive subsidy to further reduce child care fees based on the income thresholds below. The combined benefits of affordability grants and subsidies should be considered when estimating your new costs.
