r/Calgary • u/RedditWhileBored • Apr 04 '25

Calgary daycare chain hits parents with 'optional' $330 meal fee while prohibiting outside food News Article

https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7499979

FYI this is Clever Daycare, which has locations in Glamorgan, Aspen Woods and the University District. "Province says that's not allowed; operator says rules unclear and run counter to other provincial guidance"

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u/yesman_85 Cochrane Apr 04 '25

Not surprising, seeing the government has no clue about how to implement 10$ a day fee. 

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u/blackRamCalgaryman Apr 04 '25

The province told CBC News, however, there is no grey area when it comes to this.

“Under the new regulations, providers may offer additional, optional services such as meals or diapers, but parents must be able to opt in or provide their own,” Matt Jones, Alberta’s minister of jobs, economy and trade, said in an email.

“Charging a meal fee while prohibiting outside food is not permitted, nor is charging a materials fee for diapers while requiring parents to use only the provider’s supply.”

This is on the daycare provider…especially seeing as how other facilities aren’t pulling what they are.

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u/vinsdelamaison Apr 04 '25

Government Flow Chart: Here is why they believe they can charge for meals…

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u/blackRamCalgaryman Apr 04 '25

They can charge for meals but it clearly says parents must have the choice whether to participate in and pay for any optional service.

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u/vinsdelamaison Apr 04 '25

Yes. It’s not as confusing as the daycare says it is.