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Affordability Grant
Thanks to the federal-provincial agreement, your monthly childcare cost in Alberta is capped at $326 per month before subsidy in 2026. We are proud to participate in this program and will always keep families informed about changes.
If you would like to learn more about how government grants affect childcare providers and what families can do to support accessible childcare in Alberta, read on.
Fostering Choice
- Operators signed the affordability agreement to ensure access to financial support for all families.
- We acknowledge the financial challenges that many of our families are currently navigating.
- We are committed to the well-being of our families.
- We are dedicated to providing high-quality childcare services.
Impacts On Cash Flow
- Government's Affordability Grant payments delayed (40-45 days). Daycare operators face financial strain, resort to costly financing for essential expenses.
- Childcare providers suffer 2-year financial losses due to inadequate fee caps Current fee cap lags behind inflation (9% vs. 15.2%), endangering childcare business viability
- The administrative burden imposed by the program, is an average cost of $20-30 per child per month.
Impacts On Families
- We may be unable to maintain extra educators for coverage . When an educator is unable to work, childcare may not be available.
- We may need to adjust our operational hours in response to employee availability, to optimize our resources and to maintain the quality of childcare services.
- Adjustments of supplies and extra programming may be implemented to effectively manage our budget.
How Can We Help?
- We encourage you to consider writing to your local MLA,The Minister of Children and Family Services, Searle Turton, and The Premier Danielle Smith to express your concerns and share your experiences. Your voice matters and together, we can contribute to sustainable outcomes.
Exploring Wonders Daycare
Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Welcome to Exploring Wonders Daycare. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email, emergency contact details)
- Child Information (e.g., name, date of birth, medical information, special needs, authorized pick-up persons)
- Payment Information (e.g., billing address, payment details for tuition and fees)
- Website Usage Data (e.g., IP address, cookies, browsing behavior on our website)
- Communication Preferences
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide daycare services and care for your child
- Communicate with you regarding enrollment, updates, and emergencies
- Process payments and maintain financial records
- Improve our services and website experience
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in the following situations:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operations such as payment processing, software support, and administrative services.
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or legal proceedings.
- Child Safety: In cases of medical emergencies or when required by child protection laws.
5. Mobile Information Privacy
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Withdraw consent where applicable
8. Children’s Privacy
We collect information only from parents or guardians for the purpose of providing daycare services. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Exploring Wonders Daycare