Fees and administration

Children under the age of six (zero to five years old) qualify for reduced parent fees through the Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care System. There are some exceptions for children with birthdays early in the year who are six years of age, but still in kindergarten.

Eligibility

Reduced rates apply to:

• Any child, until the last day of the month in which the child turns six years old
• Up until June 30 in a calendar year, any child who:
  • Turns six years old between Jan. 1 and June 30 in that calendar year; and
  • Is enrolled in a licensed infant, toddler, preschool or kindergarten group

Fees

School-age children who do not qualify for reduced rates.

Fees

Enhanced rate applies when resource consultant or behaviour consultant support is provided.

• Payment is made directly to the home child care provider 
• Discuss any fees with your home child care provider and work out a payment plan 
• Preferred payment methods are coordinated between the home child care provider and parent or guardian (for example. e-transfer or cash) 
• It is recommended that fee payments be made every two weeks 
• Holiday availability is determined by the home child care provider 
• Families must obtain income tax receipts from their home child care provider 
• Credits or refunds are provided by the home child care provider to the parent or guardian when there is an unplanned closure to the home or when an overpayment is made.  
• Any changes to the days or hours of care must be approved the Program.  

Families are responsible for payment for scheduled days when their child is: 

• Sick 
• Absent 
• On vacation 
• On statutory holidays (if applicable) 

Home Child Care families do not need to pay fees when the home is closed before  childcare starts, including closures due to illness, vacation, or other circumstances. 

If your Provider has a planned absence, your Home Child Care Advisor will try to help arrange back‑up care if available. Providers must give advance notice of planned time off. 

Children under the age of six (zero to five years old) qualify for reduced parent fees through the Canada-Wide Early Learning Child Care System. There are some exceptions for children with birthdays early in the year who are six years of age, but still in kindergarten.

Eligibility

Reduced rates apply to:

• Any child, until the last day of the month in which the child turns six years old
• Up until June 30 in a calendar year, any child who:
  • Turns six years old between Jan. 1 and June 30 in that calendar year; and
  • Is enrolled in a licensed infant, toddler, preschool or kindergarten group

Fees

School-age children who do not qualify for reduced rates.

Fees

• Automatic fee withdrawal. Payments will be withdrawn on the 20th and last day of the month for the previous month’s child care. 
• No charge for statutory holidays 
• Income tax receipts provided 
• Outstanding fees for four weeks or more may result in loss of your child’s space 
• Re-registration may be considered only after outstanding fees are paid and space is available 
• Credits or refunds are processed through the electronic funds transfer (EFT) or manual cheques as required. Credits or refunds are provided to the parent or guardian when there is a billing error, overpayment, or when there is a full day closure of the child care centre. 

For families receiving subsidy: 

• Refer to your subsidy agreement and approval 
• Any changes to the days or hours of care must be approved by the Program  

For families not receiving subsidy: 

• Days and hours of care must be scheduled and approved by the centre supervisor 
• Full fee agreements must be signed  
• The daily fee applies for absences