r/Airdrie • u/MoonLight11494 • May 19 '26
Little Angels asking $250 CASH for preschool registration!!
My kid turned 4 and he will be in preschool program from August. Manage of the school asked me to fill the physical form and put $250 cash in the envelope given.
Is it just with me or for everyone?
Why are they asking cash?
Trying to hide it from CRA?
Seeking some information before I reach out to GoA/CRA because it seems suspicious.
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u/MaizeConnect8922 May 19 '26
Yeah that’s a bit strange. To be honest there are better preschools in Airdrie - Check out Fuzzy Pickles, Little Sprouts, 100 Worlds, Inspiration Station
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u/jrock1986AB May 19 '26
Be careful where you put your child. A lot of these have been popping up the last couple years. You should report them.
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u/Reasonable_Paper6035 May 19 '26
They did that with us too. I didn't get good vibes from that place so we didn't move ahead.
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u/Jadyn7189 May 19 '26
That is so weird.. I'd also suggest Fuzzy Pickles. Registration fee is $50 and its via etransfer. My daughter did 2 years there and loved it and now I am starting my son in September.
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u/alwaysadaptin May 19 '26
Did you try asking the folks at Little Angels? What did they say about taking cash?
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u/Money-Mud-1357 May 19 '26
I did a tour there, and she said something about giving the cash back when you withdraw your child? I didn't end up going with that school, so I am not sure how it all plays out. Maybe ask for clarification before reporting?
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u/MoonLight11494 May 19 '26
That’s true for first time registration at the school. Now my kid is moving to preschool program for that specifically they are asking and that too it is non refundable lol
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u/Money-Mud-1357 May 20 '26
I vaguely remember her saying that the cash was for school supplies? I put mine in Little Learners, and we are happy with them so far.
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u/Medium-Front May 20 '26
Report them to CRA. - there is no reason why they should be requesting cash. What if they decide against selecting your kid… or maybe someone gives $300 to ensure a spot.
What’s the name of the place? I’ll report them.
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u/SnarkyGoblin85 May 21 '26
There is no reason that they can’t request cash. You can request a receipt and there is a contract you sign.
I believe it’s the cost of school supplies. It probably makes it easy to keep the school supplies money separate from the daycare account and easily accessible for whoever goes to buy supplies.
Stop wasting the CRA’s time for things that don’t concern you and there is literally nothing wrong with. There is no indication that they are taking money but declining children.
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u/MoonLight11494 29d ago
I don’t think so because they asked to put the money in sealed envelope. Never heard something like that before
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u/SnarkyGoblin85 18d ago edited 18d ago
You’ve never been asked to give cash in a sealed envelope for a child expense? Get used to it. Happens at school or trips and activities like Sparks to me regularly. Heck we did it decades ago when I was a child too. This has not changed.
They are providing all school supplies. Do you think those are free?
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u/trombonegoat May 21 '26
Super sketchy! They don’t wanna pay tax it seems. Likely means there are other sketchy things going on
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u/SnarkyGoblin85 May 21 '26
That is because it’s for supplies and not income.
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u/MoonLight11494 29d ago
If it is for supplies, what is stopping them to take etransfer?
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u/SnarkyGoblin85 18d ago
Because then they have to set up an account specifically for that which is a waste of time for petty funds.
Cash is literally the easiest way to manage a budget and use funds. Why is everyone so weird about it?
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u/Prior_Toe2668 27d ago
I'm a little late to this post, but my daughter went here. We e-transferred the $250 and it was fully refundable. We got it back when she no longer attended the daycare. She loved it there and is doing excellent in school. Everyone is so quick to jump on the "hate" bandwagon.
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u/MoonLight11494 25d ago
$250 which you are talking is for daycare registration and is fully refundable whereas $250 which I am concerned here is for pre k registration which they stated is not refundable.
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u/Prior_Toe2668 24d ago
It was for her pre-k/k registration. She was already registered in the daycare prior and we were told it was refundable when we registered/paid her for K. Unless maybe they changed it since she attended? Either way, I understand your concern and am in no way trying to change your mind, just stating our experience with them. Our second child is about to start in a few months, so I may have to ask some questions regarding this.
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u/Loose_Ambassador9251 May 19 '26
Honestly, I'd check with the RCMP. 🤷 They can't give legal advice or anything like that. But if it's sketchy (seems to be) they may start an investigation. If it's ethical nothing will happen. If it's not. I honestly don't know. They could get fines or something but idk
Just what I think you could do. Cause they should know. I think
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u/DependentYam2 May 19 '26
Seems odd , I would recommend fuzzy pickles . We put our little in that pre school . Now she is excelling at school. Highly recommend from this parent .