New Banff childcare centre costs families 4 times more under funding shift
A change in provincial childcare funding rules is pushing up costs at a new Banff facility, leaving parents facing a steep price gap compared to other licensed centres.
Why it matters
Higher childcare costs in Banff could make it harder for working families to afford to stay in the mountain town.
A new childcare centre in Banff is becoming less affordable for local families following changes to how the province funds childcare, according to the Rocky Mountain Outlook.
Families at the centre say they now face costs more than four times higher than what parents pay at other licensed childcare centres, a gap described as unaffordable for many households.
The report indicates the shift stems from changing provincial funding rules, though further details on the specific policy change were not provided in the initial report.
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