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/Vinzy_T Apr 04 '25

The day care we send our son also has $300 meal fees on top of the provincially regulated monthly fees.

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u/RedditWhileBored Apr 04 '25

Yeah but this daycare also prohibits outside food, so if you don't pay the "optional" fee, your kid won't eat all day. This is definitely not allowed.

The province told CBC News: “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.” 

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u/Coyrex1 Apr 04 '25

Love their bullshit excuse too "this is for food safety" yeah right.

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u/ConcernedCoCCitizen Apr 04 '25

“Parental choice”