Parent Information
What are your regular operating hours?
SIGIS Child Care Society operates from 7am-6pm (Monday-Friday).
SIGIS is CLOSED on the following dates:
- New Year’s Day (Jan.1)
- Family Day (Feb.)
- Good Friday (Mar/Apr)
- Easter Monday (Mar/Apr)
- Victoria Day (May)
- Canada Day (July 1)
- Civic Holiday (Aug.)
- Labour Day (Sept.)
- National Truth & Reconciliation Day (Sept. 30)
- Thanksgiving (Oct.)
- Remembrance Day (Nov. 11)
- Christmas Eve Day (Dec. 24)
- Christmas Day (Dec. 25)
- Boxing Day (Dec. 26)
- New Year’s Eve Day (Dec. 31)
- When these dates fall on a weekend, a day in lieu will be in effect.
- Additional closure dates may exist over the Christmas Break. This is determined yearly by the Board of Directors.
What are your fees?
Daycare Fees:
- Infant (0-18 months) $1200 - $635 (Affordability Grant) = $565 monthly parent fee
- Toddler (19 months – 35 months) $1000 - $510 (Affordability Grant) = $490 monthly parent fee
- Preschool (3 – 4 ½ yrs.) $1000 - $450 (Affordability Grant) = $550 monthly parent fee
- Families must pre-pay half month child care fees at time of registration. This fee is non-refundable.
- The Affordability Grant is part of the Canada-Alberta Early Learning & Child Care Agreement that supports the expansion of accessible, affordable and high-quality child care for children 0 to kindergarten age (in kindergarten and also attending child care during regular school hours).
OSC Fees:
- Kindergarten (children attending ½ day kinder or full-day alternating kinder) $650 - $450 (Affordability Grant) = $200 monthly parent fee
- Kindergarten (children attending full-day, everyday kinder) $570 - $0 (Affordability Grant) = $570 monthly parent fee
- OSC (Grade 1-6) $500 - $0 (Affordability Grant) = $500 monthly parent fee
- The Affordability Grant is part of the Canada-Alberta Early Learning & Child Care Agreement that supports the expansion of accessible, affordable and high-quality child care for children 0 to kindergarten age (in kindergarten and also attending child care during regular school hours).
Subsidy Information:
- To apply for subsidy through the Alberta Child Care Subsidy, go to this link or phone 780-644-9992.
- Families with an annual income of $179,999/yr. or less can apply for subsidy if they have children (Children 0 yrs. – Kinder attending ½ day kinder or full-day alternating kinder).
- Families with an annual income of $90,000/yr. or less can apply for subsidy if they have children (Children Kinder attending full-day, everyday kinder - OSC).
Monthly Fees:
- Paid on the 1st day of the month via pre-authorized debit.
Security Deposit:
- $100 Security Deposit is required.
- Deposit is non-refundable prior to start date.
Society Fee:
- $25/year Society Fee is charged per family.
How do I find out about my child's day?
- SIGIS utilizes a software program called HiMama to help stay connected with families. This program does not take away from the importance of face-to-face, daily contact with families, but does help SIGIS educators stay in touch with parents/guardians.
- HiMama allows for contactless check-in, providing daily reports (i.e. meals, naps, activities etc.), ongoing parent communication, real-time photo and video updates.
What types of family engagement opportunities are there at SIGIS?
- Family engagement opportunities are provided to build relationships with families. To support this, centres plan a variety of events that allow families to connect (i.e. coffee breaks, family events etc.). Families are also encouraged to participate in the program by volunteering in the program/field trip or sharing a special talent.
- Families are also invited to attend the SIGIS monthly Board/Parent Meetings and take an active role in determining the quality of care that the children receive.
- Families are also encouraged to complete yearly Family Surveys that are distributed by the Board of Directors.
What are the Staff-To-Child ratios?
SIGIS adheres to ratios under the Early Learning in Child Care Act while having additional educators to support with program implementation throughout the day.
(0-less than 12 months) 1:3 ratio
(12 months - less than 19 months) 1:4 ratio
(19 months - less than 3 years) 1:6 ratio
(3 years - less than 4 years) 1:8 ratio
(4 years - less than 5 years) 1:10 ratio
(5 years & older) 1:15 ratio
