The Government of Alberta is looking for input to help shape child care in the province. (Photo: Pattison Media Staff)

By Christian Oldale

Alberta looking for input on child care through survey

Jan 15, 2024 | 1:54 PM

The Government of Alberta is looking for input to help shape child care in the province.

Starting January 15, 2024, parents are invited to share their thoughts on the services they expect from child-care operators through an online survey. Feedback from the survey will help inform future changes to the child-care system.

Searle Turton, Minister of Children and Family Services said, “Parents want the best for their children so that they can flourish and succeed.”

He’s added, “Their input on early learning and child care is invaluable and instrumental in ensuring Alberta’s early learning and child-care system is both affordable and meets the diverse needs of families.”

The province said since joining the Canada-Alberta Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement, child-care fees have been reduced by an average of more than 50 per cent.

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A total of $3.8 billion is being invested over five years through the agreement to reduce child-care fees, and create a more accessible, affordable, high-quality and inclusive child-care system.

The survey will run until February 11, 2024.