Measuring Affordability of Child Care in Calgary, Alberta

Gordon Cleveland from University of Toronto Scarborough assesses the affordability of child care by considering the annual cost to parents relative to their disposable income. Using the Family Income Affordability Measure, the study examines scenarios with different child care fees and subsidy rules. Specifically focusing on a couple family in Calgary with two children, the research evaluates affordability concerning family income and the impact on caregivers entering the workforce. Detailed findings and recommendations are provided to address child care cost challenges faced by families.

• Child Care
• Affordability
• Family Income
• Gordon Cleveland
• University of Toronto

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1. GORDON CLEVELAND MEASURING AFFORDABILITY OF CHILD CARE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SCARBOROUGH

2. AFFORDABILITY RELATIVE TO FAMILY INCOME Affordability = Annual cost of child care to parents/Disposable income of family (i.e., after- taxes and child benefits). Called the Family Income Affordability Measure Two situations: (1) if fee for each child was $10/day, (2) new operating grants and child care subsidy rules announced in Canada-wide agreement Couple family in Calgary, Alberta. Two children: one infant (1 year old), 1 preschooler (3 years) Median centre-based child care fees 2020 (from CCPA)

4. AFFORDABILITY RELATIVE TO CHANGE IN FAMILY INCOME WHEN CAREGIVING PARENT ENTERS EMPLOYMENT Affordability = Annual cost of child care to parents/Change in disposable income of family when caregiving parent enters labour force. Called the Caregiving Parent Affordability Measure Two situations: (1) if fee for each child was $10/day, (2) new operating grants and child care subsidy rules announced in Canada-wide agreement Couple family in Calgary, Alberta. Two children: one infant (1 year old), 1 preschooler (3 years) Median centre-based child care fees 2020 (from CCPA)

6. THE END Gordon.Cleveland@utoronto.ca www.childcarepolicy.net Twitter: @gordcleveland