UCP proposes changes to child care

The Alberta government wants to change the rules around child care in the province after a consultation with 10,000 parents, caregivers, educators and daycares. Children's Services Minister Rebecca Shultz says the bill will bring in a new way to license and monitor daycares. The risk-based model would still see inspectors check on all facilities but would have them focus more on new centres and on those struggling to meet rules and standards. "We’ve worked with child care operators and edu