91 stop work orders issued to unlicensed Alberta daycares in two years
"It probably represents the tip of the iceberg of what's actually happening."
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"It probably represents the tip of the iceberg of what's actually happening."
Child safety advocates are urging the province to take a more proactive approach to protecting children at unregulated day homes in Alberta and want to see province-wide rules in place, similar to regulations enacted recently by the City of Calgary.
A northeast Calgary daycare was shuttered last week following a probe into a complaint of an infant being physically harmed.
New rules for home-based daycares in Calgary will take effect at the beginning of the new year in a bid to ensure children's safety.
Advocates hope a new Calgary bylaw that includes a business licence, first aid training and background checks will prevent future tragedies at day homes.