Alberta hits target for $10-a-day child care spaces in early June
The province has filled its allocation of subsidized child care spots under the federal-provincial deal, according to an early learning industry group.
Why it matters
With the province's allotment full, families searching for affordable child care spaces may face longer waits or fewer new subsidized openings.
Alberta reached its maximum allotment of $10-a-day child care spaces in early June, according to the Association of Canadian Early Learning Programs, whose chair, Krystal Churcher, confirmed the milestone was reached under the province's agreement with the federal government.
The $10-a-day program, funded jointly by Ottawa and provincial governments across Canada, has been rolled out over several years to lower child care costs for families. Alberta's allocation of spaces under the plan has now been fully assigned to participating operators.
Details on what the achievement means for families seeking new spots, or for operators hoping to join the program going forward, were not immediately outlined in the available reporting.
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