TOWN OF PINCHER CREEK DAYCARE
PROPOSAL - FINAL DRAFT
SEPTEMBER 2017
TOWN OF PINCHER CREEK DAYCARE
PROPOSAL
JUNE 2017
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THE BEGINNING
To better understand the needs of the community related to child care supports and options, the Town
of Pincher Creek engaged in a partnership to gather information, review existing child care options and
explore space possibilities. This strategy is reinforced with localized research that identified only 50% of
children in Pincher Creek and area are entering school (kindergarten) growing appropriately in all
developmental domains. (ECMAP, 2014) In addition, this research is reinforced by the Alberta
Benchmark Survey results that identified “Over 85% of respondents agreed that child care providers
have as much influence on child development as elementary school teachers and should be trained. It
also identified that approximately 60% of respondents indicated that the responsibility for children is
both a family and a social responsibility.” (2013).
The most recent strategic plan for the Town of Pincher Creek aims to address economic development,
sustainability as well as community and social needs. The following information will provide a snapshot
of the current influences that have a direct bearing on the council’s ability to make informed decisions
related to the community’s need for quality and affordable child care which is directly related to
building strong thriving community.
GATHERING DATA
The Town of Picher Creek secured the services of Motivention to provide the residents of Pincher Creek
and area a chance to express their views, concerns and opportunities related to child care needs in the
community.
Three different on-line surveys were created to help build a broad understanding of perspective related
to the child care needs in the community.
1. General Survey – targeted all residents 2. Child Care Professional Survey – targeted community members that work directly in child care
(licensed and unlicensed caregivers were sent the survey) 3. Employer Survey – targeted local business to share their experiences related to child care needs
within the community (majority of responses came for phone interviews)
The methods used to gather information from the community included Online/Facebook, Online/Email,
Interview, Public Meetings and Self-Selected Interviews.
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In summary, below are some of the answers to key questions that the community was asked.
In general, do you think that families in our community have access to adequate child care?
Yes – 18% No - 70% Don’t Know – 12%
How satisfied are you with your current child care arrangements
Very Satisfied – 34% Not Satisfied – 22% Somewhat Satisfied – 44%
Do you currently access provincial child care subsidy with your child care arrangements
Yes – 9% No – 91%
What is your combined household annual income before taxes?
$90, 000 and over – 40% $60,000 – 90, 000 – 30% $0.00 - $60, 000 – 30%
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Table 1 – Base Population Data (used in projections)
Municipality Year Year Year Year Year Year
1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016
Town of Pincher Creek
3360 3659 3666 3625 3685 3642
Municipality Year Year Year Year
2021 2026 2031 2036
Town of Pincher Creek
3665 3667 3669 3670
POPULATION PROJECTIONS – PINCHER CREEK
POPULATION PROJECTIONS – PINCHER CREEK
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Children’s World Day Care Pincher
Creek
Current #
of
Children
Infants less than 12 months 1
Infants 12 - 19 months 3
Infants 19 months to less than 3 years 15
3 years to 4.5 years 17
4.5 years to 6 Years 13
Total 49
The above numbers were confirmed by Children’s World Daycare Pincher Creek
Children’s World Day Care
Pincher Creek Care
Full-Time Care 39
Part-Time Care 9
Drop-In Care 1
Total 49
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE – TOWN HALL LOCATION -
JULY 2017
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT SAINT MICHAELS SCHOOL – JUNE 2017CURRENT
BREAKDOWN AT CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE – JUNE 2017
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE – TOWN HALL LOCATION -
JULY 2017
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT SAINT MICHAELS SCHOOL – JUNE 2017CURRENT
BREAKDOWN AT CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE – JUNE 2017
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St. Michael’s School Pincher
Creek
Current #
of Children
3 years to 4.5 years 9
4.5 years to 6 years 16
6 years to 12 years 29
Total 54
The above numbers were confirmed by Children’s World Daycare Pincher Creek
St. Michael’s School Pincher
Creek Care
Full-Time Care 14
Part-Time Care 11
After School Care 29
Total 54
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT CHILDREN’S WORLD DAYCARE – ST. MICHAELS LOCATION -
JULY 2017
PROJECTIONS CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT SAINT
MICHAELS SCHOOL – JUNE 2017
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT CHILDREN’S WORLD DAYCARE – ST. MICHAELS LOCATION -
JULY 2017
PROJECTIONS CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARECURRENT BREAKDOWN AT SAINT MICHAELS
SCHOOL – JUNE 2017
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Canyon Day Care Pincher Creek
Current #
of
Children
3 years to 4.5 years 10
4.5 years to 6 Years 9
6 Years to 12 Years 17
Total 36
The above numbers were confirmed by Canyon Daycare Pincher Creek valid effective September 2017
Canyon Day Care Pincher Creek Care
Full-Time Care 6
Part-Time Care 11
After School Care 19
Total 36
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT CANYON SCHOOL - AUGUST 2017
PROJECTIONS CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT SAINT
MICHAELS SCHOOL – JUNE 2017
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT CANYON SCHOOL - AUGUST 2017
PROJECTIONS CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT SAINT
MICHAELS SCHOOL – JUNE 2017
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Above numbers are projections based on Children’s World Daycare St. Michael’s location and Town Hall Location.
Using the declining population numbers and the current number of children currently in daycare the calculations show a drop in children
requiring daycare. However, there are children utilizing private day homes in the Pincher Creek area that may change to the new location thus
stabilizing the number.
Right now, the model that we created makes some assumptions, mostly assuming consistent breakdown of demographics in the Town. For example, assuming the "share" of the population between 0-4 is always consistent, assuming the "share" of those that use care and assuming the breakdown of ages in the 0-4 year old category remains consistent in the more specific age groups. The model allows manual entry if these assumptions do not seem to hold true and/or if the user has specific numbers (vs. estimates and projections).
Children's World 2021 2026 2031 2036
Infants less than 12 1 1 1 1
Infants 12 - 19 months 2 1 1 1
Infants 19 months to
less than 3 years 12 10 9 8
3 years to 4.5 years 21 17 16 15
4.5 years to 6 years 36 32 27 23
6 years to 12 years 28 25 21 18
TOTAL CHILDREN 100 86 75 66
PROJECTIONS FOR COMBINED NEW DAYCARE PINCHER CREEK
PROJECTIONS SAINT MICHAELS SCHOOL PROJECTIONS CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE
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Age of Children
Primary Staff
Member to
Children Ratio
(Minimum)
Maximum
Number of
Children in Group
Infants less than 12 months 1:3 6
Infants 12 - 19 months 1:4 8
Infants 19 months to less than 3 years 1:6 12
3 years to 4.5 years 1:8 16
4.5 years and 6 years 1:10 20
6 years to 12 years 1:15 30
Children’s World Day
Care – Town Hall Location
Children’s World Day
Care - St. Michael’s
Location
Canyon School
Number of Licenses Issued
54 36 57
The total number of licenses for Canyon School includes preschool, daycare and after school care
CHILD CARE LICENSING REGULATIONS
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE – JUNE 2017CHILD CARE
LICENSING REGULATIONS
CURRENT CHILD CARE LICENSES – JULY 2017
CURRENT BREAKDOWN AT CHILDREN’S WORLD DAY CARE – JUNE 2017CHILD CARE
LICENSING REGULATIONS
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As per the Government of Alberta, the minimum net floor space required per child for Daycare
is 3 square metres. Before and after school care require 2.5 square metres per child. Below
are listed rooms that may be altered in size, added or deleted.
New Daycare Floor Space Floor Space Required
Required Square Feet
FLOOR SPACE - DAYCARE (74 CHILDREN)
2390
FLOOR SPACE - BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE (29) 781
Please see notation at bottom
KITCHEN 12 x 20 240
PANTRY 4 X 6 36
FOYER 8 X 15 120
LINEN CLOSETS (2) 3 x 6 36
POWDER ROOM (3) 6 X 6 108
FULL BATH (1) 7 X 10 70
EATING AREA 16 x 16 256
OFFICE 14 x 18 252
STORAGE ROOM 8 x 10 80
LAUNDRY 6 X 8 36
SLEEPING SPACE FOR INFANTS Space included in total floor space
12 X 12 144
SLEEPING SPACE FOR TODDLERS Space included in total floor space
16 X 24 384
UTILITY/MUD ROOM 8 X 10 80
TOTAL SQUARE FEET 4485
PHYSICAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS
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Utility/Mudroom off foyer with hangers for each child, space for boots shoes, drawers
or baskets for mittens, hats etc. By creating a mudroom with built in storage, it would
eliminate the cubby’s shown on the equipment list.
Main Office located off the foyer with filing cabinets, desk and storage.
Large foyer with front desk for parent pickup and drop off (bottlenecked space during
busy times). This space will be used for the Office Manager as shown on the
organizational chart.
Powder rooms large enough for wheelchair access as well change table
Half walls to divide off play spaces between the children of different age groups
Motivention can work with home builders to design the layout and flow that the house would
function the best with. Below are some questions that need to be considered in the new space:
Will the new daycare be responsible for feeding the children? If yes, then the kitchen
and panty should stay the size listed. If no, those 2 spaces could be reduced.
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DESIGN SUGGESTIONS AND QUESTIONS
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Custom Built Manufactured Home Approximate cost per square foot – $145.00 Mandala Custom Homes Cost per square foot - $90.00 - $160.00 depending on package choice This cost ONLY includes the “Structural Weathertight Shell” Portable Buildings Cost per square foot - $140.00 - $200.00 Pricing will be determined through the RFP process based on the manufacturer, building chosen and finishes. The equipment lists as well as the sample layouts show having individual spaces for each age group. Due to the space being utilized for multiple age groups you can create one space that will cater to each group. For example: The mudroom with built-in cubby’s for shoes, coats, mitts etc. would eliminate having cubby’s in the room.
BUILDING SUGGESTIONS
SOURCES
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Item Qty Price Total Price
A240 Infant Cubby 4 2 $1,329.00 $2,658.00
A282 Wall Cabinet 24" 1 $609.99 $609.99
A845 Quarter Circle Table 1 $539.99 $539.99
C950 Box Car 1 $299.99 $299.99
C970 One-Each Riser Kit 1 $1,149.00 $1,149.00
C980 Corner Riser Kit 1 $649.99 $649.99
F381 Todd Bk Display 1 $319.99 $319.99
F482 Room Scapes Gateway 1 $569.99 $569.99
F611 Baby Shelf 1 $459.99 $459.99
F648 Trans Shelf 4'x24" 1 $739.99 $739.99
F685 Tote 2' x 32" 1 $719.99 $719.99
F711 Bulletin Panel 1 $139.99 $139.99
F712 Bulletin Panel 1 $179.99 $179.99
F715 Bulletin Panel 1 $219.99 $219.99
F717 Bulletin Panel 1 $379.99 $379.99
F721 Clear Panel 1 $139.99 $139.99
F722 Clear Panel 2 $179.99 $359.98
F753 Post 24" 2 $42.99 $85.98
F754 Post 32" 4 $46.99 $187.96
F756 Post 48" 3 $64.99 $194.97
F759 Wall Adapter 48" 1 $69.99 $69.99
F778 Browser Box 1 $359.99 $359.99
F792 Hide Away Cube 1 $1,129.00 $1,129.00
F905 32" Radius 1 $364.99 $364.99
F906 2' Wave 24-32" 1 $299.99 $299.99
G14 Crib Sheet White 8 $49.99 $399.92
G248 Changing Table 1 $2,119.00 $2,119.00
G257 Back Safe Crib 6 $599.00 $3,594.00
G258 Back Safe Evac Crib 2 $745.00 $1,490.00
H831 16" x 48" Bulletin Board 1 $229.99 $229.99
H870 My Place 1 $1,299.00 $1,299.00
J432 TLChair 2 $279.99 $559.98
J806 Mealtime 6" 4 $169.99 $679.96
J807 Mealtime 6" with Tray 2 $289.99 $579.98
J901 Tan Glider 1 $1,038.99 $1,038.99
Materials $2,500.00
Total: $27,320.53
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST – 0 TO 12 MONTHS
SOURCES
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Infant Room 0-12 months 1:3 Ratio Maximum group size 6
SAMPLE ROOM LAYOUTS – 0 to 12 MONTHS
SOURCES
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Item Qty Price Total Price
A251 Comp Todd 2 2 $469.99 $939.98
A254 Comp Todd 6 1 $1,139.00 $1,139.00
A283 Wall Cabinet 48" 3 $969.00 $2,907.00
A60 Block Cart 1 $239.99 $239.99
A811 Activity Table 1 $389.99 $389.99
A815 Nursery Table 1 $299.99 $299.99
B405 Half Nursery Set Mini Hallow Blocks 1 $629.99 $629.99
C110 Bed 1 $199.99 $199.99
C221 Square WCR Table 1 $299.99 $299.99
C900 Toddler Kitchen 1 $1,129.00 $1,129.00
C980 Corner Riser Kit 1 $649.99 $649.99
D120 Pushcart 1 $289.99 $289.99
F380 Set of 2 Todd Bk 1 $629.99 $629.99
F482 RmScapes Gateway 1 $569.99 $569.99
F661 Fixed Shelf 3' x 24" 1 $549.99 $549.99
F673 Corner 24" 1 $319.99 $319.99
F725 Clear Panel 1 $159.99 $159.99
F726 Clear Panel 1 $219.99 $219.99
F754 Post 32" 5 $46.99 $234.95
F758 Wall Adapter 32" 2 $59.99 $119.98
F770 Short Browser 1 $269.99 $269.99
F792 Hide Away Cube 1 $1,129.00 $1,129.00
F905 32" Radius 1 $345.00 $345.00
G268 Changing Table w/Steps 1 $2,569.00 $2,569.00
G28 Wall-Mounted Shelf 1 $629.00 $629.00
G718 N. Gym 1 (Joe's) 1 $1,899.00 $1,899.00
H832 32" x 48" Bulletin Board 1 $329.99 $329.99
J432 TLC 2 $279.99 $559.98
J506 Me-Do-It 6.5" 2 $119.99 $239.98
J650 Child's Sofa Tan 1 $729.99 $729.99
J808 Mealtime 8" 10 $169.99 $1,699.90
M161 Toddler Cot 10 $109.99 $1,099.90
M166 Mini Cot Sheet 10 $39.99 $399.90
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST – 12 to 18 MONTHS
SOURCES
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Item Qty Price Total Price
M170 Cart w/Mini Cots 1 $469.99 $469.99
S15 Rest Time Blanket 10 $44.99 $449.90
T70 Set of 5 Small Trucks 1 $449.99 $449.99
Materials $3,250.00
Total: $28,440.28
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Infant Room 12-18 months 1:4 Ratio Maximum group size 8
SAMPLE ROOM LAYOUTS – 12 TO 18 MONTHS
– TODDLER 18 –to 36 MONTHS
SOURCES
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Item Qty Price Total Price
A261 Comp Preschool 2 2 $549.99 $1,099.98
A264 Comp Preschool 6 1 $1,329.00 $1,329.00
A282 Wall Cabinet 24" 1 $609.99 $609.99
A283 Wall Cabinet 48" 2 $969.00 $1,938.00
A631 Large Clear Table 1 $779.99 $779.99
A835 Half Circle Table 64 2 $489.99 $979.98
A919 Medium Trapezoid 1 $359.99 $359.99
C110 Bed 1 $199.99 $199.99
C233 Round 18" w/10" Chairs 1 $659.99 $659.99
C910 Kitchen Corner 1 $1,659.00 $1,659.00
C980 Corner Riser Kit 1 $649.99 $649.99
F621 Adjustable 2'x24" 1 $449.99 $449.99
F633 Adjustable Shelf 3'x32" 1 $689.99 $689.99
F643 Fixed Shelf 4' x 24" 1 $679.99 $679.99
F673 Corner 24" 1 $319.99 $319.99
F682 Tote 3' x 24" 1 $729.99 $729.99
F683 Multi-Storage 4'x24" 1 $729.99 $729.99
F753 Post 24" 4 $42.99 $171.96
F754 Post 32" 1 $46.99 $46.99
F756 Post 48" 2 $64.99 129,98
F775 Library Rack 1 $419.99 $419.99
F784 Trans Wave 24-32 2 $259.99 $519.98
F838 Mini Arch 1 $109.99 $109.99
F904 24" Radius 2 $345.00 $690.00
G461 Quarter Schedule Set Unit Blocks 1 $829.99 $829.99
H500 Mini Art(2-5yr) 1 $969.00 $969.00
H832 32" x 48" Bulletin Board 2 $329.99 $659.98
H870 My Place 1 $1,299.00 $1,299.00
J432 TLChair 2 $279.99 $559.98
J650 Child's Sofa Tan 1 $729.99 $729.99
J710 10" Chair 10 $159.99 $1,599.90
J800 Rocking Chair 1 $239.99 $239.99
M162 Full-Size Cot 10 $109.99 $1,099.90
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST – TODDLER 18 – to 36 MONTHS
SOURCES
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Item Qty Price Total Price
M166 Mini Cot Sheet 10 $39.99 $399.90
M170 Cot Cart with Full Size 1 $469.99 $469.99
S15 Rest Time Blanket 10 $44.99 $449.90
Materials $3,750.00
Total: $28,882.27
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Toddler Room 18-36 months 1:6 Ratio Maximum group size 12
SAMPLE ROOM LAYOUTS – 18 TO 36 MONTHS
– TODDLER 18 –to 36 MONTHS
SOURCES
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Item Qty Price Total Price
A261 Comp Preschool 2 2 $549.99 $1,099.98
A264 Comp Preschool 6 2 $1,329.00 $2,659.98
A630 Universal Sand and Water Centre 1 $2,139.00 $2,139.00
A801 Work Table 1 $429.99 $429.99
A815 Nursery Table 2 $299.99 $599.98
A911 Medium 22x30 1 $309.99 $309.99
C110 Bed 1 $199.99 $120.00
C233 Round 18" w/10" Chairs 1 $659.99 $659.99
C360 Woodcrest Kitchen 1 $1,799.00 $1,799.00
C366 Child Size Dresser 1 $549.99 $549.99
C705 Dress-Up Unit 1 $819.00 $819.00
F412 Corner Shelf 2 1 $369.99 $369.99
F633 Adjustable Shelf 3'x32" 1 $689.99 $689.99
F642 Adjustable Shelves 4 X 32 4 $829.99 $3,319.96
F643 Loaded w/ G461 Blocks 1 $1,509.98 $1,509.98
F648 Trans Shelf 4'x24" 1 $679.99 $679.99
F673 Corner 24" 1 $319.99 $319.99
F749 Clear Wave 32-40 1 $319.99 $319.99
F753 Post 24" 2 $42.99 $85.98
F754 Post 32" 3 $46.99 $140.97
F775 Library Rack 1 $419.99 $419.99
F777 Book Cart 1 $539.99 $539.99
F876 Display Unit 4' 1 $1,369.00 $1,369.00
F903 Rice Grass Wave 1 $784.99 $784.99
F904 24" Radius 1 $335.99 $335.99
F905 32" Radius 1 $365.99 $365.99
H552 Tool Corner 1 $199.99 $199.99
H558 Help Yourself Trolley 1 $969.00 $969.00
H575 Craft Shelf 3 w/Baskets 1 $509.99 $509.99
H820 Easel(2-adult) 1 $589.99 $589.99
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST – 3 to 6 YEARS (PRESCHOOL)
SOURCES
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Item Qty Price Total Price
H832 32" x 48" Bulletin Board 1 $329.99 $329.99
H833 32" x 64" Bulletin Board 1 $559.99 $559.99
J432 TLChair 2 $279.99 $559.98
J640 Armchair Tan 1 $599.99 $599.99
J650 Child's Sofa Tan 1 $729.99 $729.99
J712 12" Chair 18 $169.99 $3,059.82
J800 Rocking Chair 1 $239.99 $239.99
L310 M2 Starter (Maria's) 1 $6,499.00 $6,499.00
M162 Full Size Cot Stack 15 $109.99 $6,499.00
M167 Full Size Cot Sheet 16 $39.99 $639.84
M172 Full Size Dolly 1 $129.99 $129.99
S15 Rest Time Blanket 16 $44.99 $464.00
W300 Big Outlast Set 1 $10,999.00 $10,999.00
W440 Outlast Cascade 1 $3,299.00 $3,299.00
Materials $7,500.00
Total: $66,818.24
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Preschool 3-6 years 1:8 Ratio Maximum group size 16
SAMPLE ROOM LAYOUTS – 36 MONTHS TO 6 YEARS
– TODDLER 18 –to 36 MONTHS
SOURCES
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Item Qty Price Total Price
A283 Wall Cabinet 48" 3 $1,159.00 $3,477.00
A744 Coat Hook Strip 48" 5 $119.99 $599.95
A811 Activity Table 6 $389.99 $2,339.94
A815 Nursery Table 1 $299.99 $299.99
A821 Round Table 48 1 $489.99 $489.99
A920 High Trapezoid 1 $359.99 $359.99
A960 High 30x30 1 $349.99 $349.99
B652 School Set Hallow Blocks 1 $3,899.00 $3,899.00
F484 Teacher Arch 1 $479.99 $479.99
F588 Tote 5' x 32" 1 $1,459.00 $1,459.00
F623 Adjustable 2'x40" 1 $669.99 $669.99
F633 Adjustable Shelf 3'x32" 2 $689.99 $1,379.98
F642 Adjustable Shelf 4'x32" [32H] 2 $829.99 $1,659.98
F647 Fixed Shelf 4' x 40" 1 $999.00 $999.00
F665 Fixed Shelf 3' x 32" 2 $719.99 $1,439.98
F686 Tote 3' x 32" 1 $919.00 $919.00
F714 Bulletin Panel 1 $159.99 $159.99
F754 Post 32" 3 $46.99 $140.97
F756 Post 48" 1 $59.99 $59.99
F774 Display-It-All 1 $819.99 $819.99
F776 Library Shelf 1 $599.99 $599.99
F905 32" Radius 1 $364.99 $364.99
G462 School Set Unit Blocks 1 $3,419.00 $3,419.00
H577 Supply Unit 3 1 $1,479.00 $1,479.00
H832 32" x 48" Bulletin Board 1 $329.99 $329.99
J714 14" 16 $184.99 $2,959.84
J716 16" Chair 19 $239.99 $4,559.81
J718 18" Chair 1 $289.99 $289.99
Materials $7,500.00
Total: $43,506.32
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST – 6 to 12 YEARS
SOURCES
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School Age Room 6-12 years 1:10 Ratio Maximum group size 20
SAMPLE ROOM LAYOUTS – 6 YEARS TO 12 YEARS
– TODDLER 18 –to 36 MONTHS
SOURCES
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CHILD CARE WAGES IN ALBERTA – June 2016
Child Care Certification Level
Average Employer Paid Wage (Without
Top Up)
With Wage Top-Up Accredited
Program
Child Care Development
Assistant
$13.54/Hour $15.68/Hour
Child Development
Worker
$14.97/Hour $19.02/Hour
Child Development
Supervisor
$16.96/Hour $23.48/Hour
The Government of Alberta has created a variety of different incentives to assist in hiring Child Care
Workers in Alberta.
A high school student with no experience in the child care field may be eligible for a $2500.00
scholarship based on successfully completing courses through Career and Technologies Studies. Below
is the link to the scholarship application form as well as questions and answers:
http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/child-care-providers-careers-for-high-school-
students.html
If you a hiring a person who has not worked in the Child Care field for the past 6 months, but has a
minimum of 6 months experience and is a child development worker or child care supervisor the centre
may be eligible to apply for the Staff Attraction Incentive. This incentive is $5000.00 paid over 2 years
provided the employee is continuously employed by the Day Care.
http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/child-care-providers-staff-attraction-
incentive-allowance.html - Click on Supplementary Form C
PAY SCALE RECOMMENDATIONS
CHILD CARE COSTS ALBERTAPAY SCALE RECOMMENDATIONS
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
When hiring each employee set the expectations with a performance driven success plan:
Minimum of 5 tangible goals per year
Meet quarterly to review goals
Year-end review of goals and determining what % of pay increase each employee should receive
This process allows the Child Care Director the ability to manage the employee from discipline to wage
increases and bonus.
Wage Suggestion Work Experience (None)
Work Experience (1-5 Years)
Work Experience (5 or more
years)
Child Development
Assistant
$13.54/Hour $14.61/Hour $15.68/Hour
Wage Suggestion Work Experience None
Work Experience 1-5 Years
Work Experience
5 or more years
Child Development
Worker
$14.97/Hour $17.00/Hour $19.02/Hour
Wage Suggestion Work Experience None
Work Experience 1-5 Years
Work Experience
5 or more years
Child Development
Supervisor
$16.86/Hour $20.17/Hour $23.48/Hour
Currently benefits are not offered to Children’s World Daycare employees. Benefits for employees
who work more than 24 hours per week would attract and retain workers.
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3 weeks paid vacation for first to ten years of employment
4 weeks paid vacation for consecutive years after ten
The above is different than the recommended Employment Standards of Alberta based on experience in hiring employees.
Employee may participate in 2 workshops or conferences per year. The below funding is available for
certified child development assistants or child development workers.
http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/child-care-providers-accreditation-
funding.html
Click on Supplement Form B – Professional Development Grant
Child Development Supervisor Funding
http://albertachildcareassociation.com/pd-funding/?
http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/child-care-providers-careers-for-high-school-
students.html
Incentive for further schooling (i.e. Child Care Assistant to Child Care Worker) would be paid for through
the daycare upon completion and success of passing the course. The employee would sign a document
stating that after completing the schooling they would remain employed at the daycare for a minimum
of 2 years.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
PHYSICAL SPACE REQUIREMENTSSTAFF DEVELOPMENT
VACATION TIME
SUGGESTED CHILD CARE RATESVACATION TIME
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LEVELS OF CHILD CARE CERTIFICATION
A Child Development Assistant (formerly Level 1) Certificate is issued when a person has:
Completed the Child Care Orientation Course (Alberta Government sponsored course); or
Completed CCS 3110, 3120, 3130, 3140, and 3150 offered through Alberta high schools; or
Completed a 45-hour (3 credit) college/university-level course related to child development; or
Completed the Step Ahead Family Day Home Training or Family Child Care Training Program
through an approved Alberta Family Day Home Agency registered with the Alberta Family Child
Care Association.
A Child Development Worker (formerly Level 2) Certificate is issued when a person has:
Completed a one-year Early Learning and Child Care certificate program offered by an Alberta
public college or university, or has completed an equivalent level of training (refer to the
Equivalencies Charts on the following pages or on the website at
www.humanservices.alberta.ca/certification); OR • successfully completed the Life Experience
Equivalency Process (LEEP).
A Child Development Supervisor (formerly Level 3) Certificate is issued when a person has:
Completed a two-year Early Learning and Child Care diploma program offered by an Alberta
public college, or has completed an equivalent level of training (refer to the Equivalencies
Charts on the following pages or on the website at
www.humanservices.alberta.ca/certification).
*For certification as a Child Development Worker and Child Development Supervisor, a CELPIP General or IELTS
General assessment at CLB Level 7 is required if the post-secondary training was not in English or French.
TRAINING STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION
SUGGESTED CHILD CARE RATESVACATION TIME
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Office Manager Role: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Answer Phones, Greet Parents, Filing, Ordering and Maintaining
Supplies, liaise with vendors, staffing planning and vacation planning.
The addition of the Office Manager role will allow the Daycare Director to focus solely on the children and staff of the Daycare.
The above is the minimum required staff for the current number of children.
Town of Pincher Creek
Daycare Director
Office Manager Childcare Supervisor
5 Childcare Workers
2 Childcare Assistants
Childcare Supervisor
5 Childcare Workers
2 Childcare Assistants
TOWN OF PINCHER CREEK DAYCARE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE
SUGGESTED CHILD CARE RATESVACATION TIME
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TYPE AGE SPOT AVERAGE COST PER CHILD
Licensed Infants less than 12 months Full-Time $920.58/Month
Licensed Infants less than 12 months Part-Time $48.22/Day
Licensed Infants 12 – 19 months Full-Time $920.58/Month
Licensed Infants 12 – 19 months Part-Time $48.22/Day
Licensed Infants 19 months to less than 3 years
Full-Time $831.39/Month
Licensed Infants 19 months to less than 3 years
Part-Time $39.93/Day
Licensed 3 years to 4.5 years Full-Time $803.62/Month
Licensed 3 years to 4.5 years Part-Time $39.78/Day
Licensed School Age Full-Time $556.82
Licensed School Age Full-Time $28.91/Day
Average child care costs for licensed daycare in Alberta range from $950.00 to $1200.00 per month
Sample of Edmonton are licensed daycares, 2012
CHILD CARE COSTS ALBERTA
SOURCESCHILD CARE COSTS ALBERTA
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Age of Children Cost per Month
per Child
Infants less than 12 months $893.00
Infants 12 - 19 months $825.00
Infants 19 months to less than 3 years $715.00-$792.00
3 years to 4.5 years $715.00-$792.00
4.5 years and older $715.00-$792.00
Age of Children Cost per Month
per Child
Infants less than 12 months
Infants 12 - 19 months
Infants 19 months to less than 3 years
3 years to 4.5 years
4.5 years and older
Once building costs are verified then the cost per child per month or per visit (drop-in) can be confirmed.
Parents are eligible for subsidies for child care services in Alberta.
http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/financial-support/15104.html
SUGGESTED CHILD CARE RATES AT NEW PINCHER CREEK FACILITY
STAFF DEVELOPMENTSUGGESTED CHILD CARE RATES
CURRENT CHILD CARE RATES – CHILDREN’S WORLD DAYCARE
STAFF DEVELOPMENTSUGGESTED CHILD CARE RATES
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Currently there are a number of research reports that highlight the essential need to focus on quality
when adding additional spaces for child care. The elements to consider when focusing on quality
include the needs of the family (community), staff qualification, and accreditation standards. In many
cases high quality child care can alleviate social pressures and outcomes by the early preventive
opportunities that can exist in the early years.
Strengthening Families Protective/Promotive Factors (Centre for the Study of Social Policy) http://www.cssp.org/reform/strengtheningfamilies The Centre for Social Policy (CSSP) works to create new ideas and promote public policies that produce equal opportunities and better futures for all children and families, especially those most often left behind. The foundational work is a child, family and community well-being framework that includes a focus on protective and promotive factors Protective factors are conditions or attributes of individual, families, communities or the larger society that mitigate or eliminate risk. Promotive factors are conditions or attributes of individual, families, communities or the larger society that actively enhance well-being.
Parental Resilience
Social Connections
Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
Concreate Support in Times of Need
Social-Emotional Competency of Children
QUALITY ENHANCEMENT CONSIDERATIONS
SOURCES
…families’ access to high-quality, affordable and accessible child care is limited given to the
challenges market models face in delivering services that meet the complex care and early learning
needs of young children and their families.
(Childcare Resource and Research Unit, 2011; Friendly and Prentice, 2009; OECE, 2004)
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http://www.aelcs.ca/Pages/default.aspx Standard 1: Positive, supportive relationships and enriched physical and emotional environments foster children’s well-being and development
Standard 2: Program planning and practices support every child’s optimal development in an inclusive early learning and care environment that incorporates the value and importance of play.
Standard 3: Relationships with families are supportive and respectful. Standard 4: Child care programs create a supportive work environment to maintain a qualified team of child care professionals and assist them in providing high quality child care services through its philosophy, policies, procedures, and practices. Standard 5: Child care programs collaborate with community organizations and services to respond to the needs of children and families they serve. Child Care Staff Certification http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/child-care-providers-staff-certification.html
Certification looks at an applicant’s post-secondary training in early childhood education or equivalent and determines if they are eligible for one of the three levels of certification. The three levels of certification are:
Child Development Assistant
Child Development Worker
Child Development Supervisor
ALBERTA CHILD CARE ACCREDITATION
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POPULATION PROJECTIONS
http://www.orrsc.com/wp-content/uploads/Population-Projections-2016-2036-based-on-1991-2011-
Census.pdf
http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/cohort.htm
CHILD CARE LICENSING REGULATIONS
http://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2008_143.cfm&leg_type=Regs
PHYSICAL SPACE REQUIREMENTS
http://www.qp.alberta.ca/1266.cfm?page=2008_143.cfm&leg_type=Regs
WAGES
http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/family-community/work-in-child-care.html
VACATION AND VACATION PAY
https://work.alberta.ca/documents/Vacations-and-Vacation-Pay.pdf
CHILD CARE RATES ALBERTA
http://www.godaycare.com/child-care-cost/alberta
https://www.albertacanada.com/LivingAB_health_w.pdf
WORK PLACE FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
https://iatse411.ca/?p=4752
CHILD CARE STAFF EDUCATION
http://www.humanservices.alberta.ca/documents/child-care-staff-certification-guide.pdf
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