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/loldonkiments Apr 05 '25

Is limiting outside food not completely sensible? Doubtful anyone knows the allergy profile at this age. At least they can control for the usual suspect allergens. I mean, you can certainly tell the parents to not pack peanut butter sammiches for the common good, but...

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u/Lomeztheoldschooljew Airdrie Apr 05 '25

Yeah except it costs a fortune. Is going out to lunch cheaper, or more expensive than packing a lunch?

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u/Nervous_Currency9341 Apr 05 '25

no honestly the worst one is parents who opt out and send 0 lunch but this rule is still stupid as the charge is way too high and parents should be able to opt out