The P.E.I. government says it is working to see how it can make after-school care more affordable and accessible for all families.

Cindy Smith, owner of KidsFit After School in Charlottetown, said it would be helpful if the province subsidized after-school care the way it does with early years centres.

She said it would free up parents’ time so they can be assured to have some work-life balance, and the ability to work the hours they need and still have good quality care for their children.

“And in a lot of cases, most all these children really need socialization — healthy habits after school, spending time with others.”

The P.E.I. government says it might start putting more funding into after-school care.

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