Update – Teachers Strike – DOSC Families
Letter – Childcare Funding During Potential Teacher Job Action
Frequently Asked Questions”
- When will the strike begin?
*The first day of the strike will begin on Monday, October 6th, UNLESS otherwise announced by the CBE.
- How long will the strike last for?
*We are not sure how long the strike will last.
- Will you be offering Childcare Services during the strike?
*Yes! We will be offering Full Day Childcare Services during the strike. Kindly note: We are only able to provide services to current DOSC Participants. We cannot except outside enrollments as Ratios and Licensing Capacities MUST be maintained.
- What will be your Days/Hours of Operation during the strike?
*During the strike, we will continue to operate, Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm.
- What locations will operate during the strike?
*We will continue to provide service at ALL DOSC LOCATIONS. (a) Kindergarten children will be at Main Site. (b) Grades 1-6 children will attend their school locations for care (Dalhousie School or West Dalhousie).
- Is there an extra cost to receive care during the strike?
*Yes, there will be an extra charge for children in grades 1-6 to receive childcare services during the strike.
*No worries… we have taken into consideration the monthly fees that families have already paid for October 1st.
*“Strike Day Fees” will NOT be charged until November 1st, 2025. Please see the chart below for further details…
*ALL Families are eligible to receive MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th AND TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7th as their 2 complementary days for FREE CHILDCARE despite your registered component of care.
*NOTE: The chart reflects 2 Weeks of Full Day Care which already includes 2 complementary days for Free.
|
Monthly fee |
Strike day fee |
first 2 days FREE as part of fee |
If strike is 2 weeks |
2 weeks of normal out of school care |
Charge parents November 1st |
|
|
Full Time 5 Days AM & PM |
$ 625.00 (M – Daily Rate $31.25) |
$ 55.00 (S – Daily Rate) |
-$ 110.00 (Complementary) |
$ 550.00 ($55 x 10 Days) |
$ 312.50 (M – Daily x 10 Days) |
$ 127.50 (Balance Owing) |
|
5 Days per Week AM or PM |
$ 480.00 (M – Daily Rate $24.00) |
$ 55.00 (S – Daily Rate) |
-$ 110.00 (Complementary) |
$ 550.00 ($55 x 10 Days) |
$ 240.00 (M – Daily x 10 Days) |
$ 200.00 (Balance Owing) |
|
3 Days per Week AM or PM |
$ 355.00 (M – Daily Rate $29.58) |
$ 55.00 (S – Daily Rate) |
-$ 110.00 (Complementary) |
$ 550.00 ($55 x 10 Days) |
$ 177.50 (M – Daily x 10 Days) |
$ 262.50 (Balance Owing) |
|
2 Days per Week AM or PM |
$ 255.00 (M – Daily Rate $31.25) |
$ 55.00 (S – Daily Rate) |
-$ 110.00 (Complementary) |
$ 550.00 ($55 x 10 Days) |
$ 127.50 (M – Daily x 10 Days) |
$ 312.50 (Balance Owing) |
- How many “Free” DOSC Complementary Days are approved during the strike?
*Each child will receive 2 “free” days of service.
*These 2 complementary days need to be used within the first week of care since we are unsure of how long this strike will last.
*Please understand due to the high volume of children in our program, this is the easiest way for us to accommodate the free days.
*The 2 complementary days are valued at a total of $110.00 as reflected in the chart above.
- Can I “Opt-In’ and/or “Opt-Out” for childcare services during the strike?
*Yes! Families have the choice to opt-in or opt-out of childcare services during the strike.
*Families can access care on the days that their child is currently registered; however, if your child only attends Part Time (F or T/TH or M/W/F) and you need additional days, this will need to be approved by Management. Please send an email to doscassistant@dalhousiecalgary.ca for additional days of care.
*Sign Up Sheets are available with our Door Monitors/Staff. Kindly indicate which days you require care.
- Will I receive additional “Child Care Subsidy Funding” to help compensate for the Teacher’s Strike?
*Yes! Please see the ATTACHED “Government Letter to Parents”.
- Is there any other “Funding” available for families to help compensate during the Teacher’s Strike.
*Yes! Please click on the LINK provided.
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- If my child receives FSCD Funding, will they be allowed to access care during the Teacher’s Strike?
*Yes! Children receiving FSCD Funding are permitted to attend our program(s) during the teacher’s strike.
*NOTE: Your child may not be guaranteed the same Aide throughout the duration of the teacher’s strike.
Should anyone have any questions that were NOT addressed in the FAQ’s, please do not hesitate to reach out to doscdirector@dalhousiecalgary.ca