
Alberta expands $15/day childcare to all full-time licensed facilities
The Alberta government says many parents of young children are set to save more money on their childcare costs.
As part of the $3.8 billion Canada-Alberta Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, the province will soon provide approximately 85 per cent of licensed daycare facilities and family day home programs with a funding increase.
That means, effective April 1, 2025, all parents in Alberta with children aged zero to Kindergarten age who are in full-time care will pay a flat parent fee of $326.25 per month, or roughly $15 per day. Those who utilize part-time care will pay $230 per month.
The flat fee replaces the income-based Child Care Subsidy Program, which has provided $266 each month for families earning up to $119,999 annually for full-time care.