Hours
Daycare
Monday through Friday between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm throughout the year.
The centre closes promptly at 6:00 pm. Parents who arrive after 6:00 are charged a late fee. Constant latecomers may be asked to find alternate care for the child.
The hours of operation are 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
We are closed on all Statutory Holidays, Easter Monday, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Years Eve.
Upgrading of the utilities requested by the landlord may result in closure of the building for a day during the year.
Preschool
Monday through Friday 9:15 - 11:15 am; Afternoon classes are based on demand.
The pre-school program operates on the school year system - September through June with non-operating breaks for Christmas, Spring, and Statutory holidays coinciding with the Edmonds Community School (School District 41).
Parents have the option of selecting 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week. Fees vary based upon the number of days selected.
Fees
Operating income to support the centre come from two main sources:
Information regarding eligibility is available through Child Care BC
at 1-888-338-6622. More information regarding child care and subsidy is
available through the Ministry
of Children and Family Development website
Preschool
Payment of the first and last month is required as a security deposit at
the time of registration. Fees are due
on the first working day of the month, not the day your child attends. It is
advisable to remit post-dated cheques for the school year, as a late payment
fee will be charged. Fees for late pick
up of children applies.
Day Care
50% parent fee is required as a security deposit on registration. The penalty for late payment applies. No fee is reimbursed for time not used. No fee reduction is available for absences due to illness and family vacations. One calendar month notice in writing is required for withdrawal from all programs.
Monthly receipts are used for tax purposes. A charge of $25.00 is required for additional tax statement by request.
Fees are effective February 1, 2017, unless otherwise stated.
| Full Time Day Care Program | |
| Under Three’s |
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| 4 – 36 months | $1,060 |
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| Blue Room |
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| Under 37 months | $1,060 |
| 37 months to 4 years | $ 760 |
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| Yellow Room |
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| 4 years to 5 years (Pre-Kindergarden) | $ 760 |
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| School Age Program | |
| Kindercare | |
| October 2016 – June 2017 | $ 510 |
| September 2017 - June 2018 | $ 510 |
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| Clubhouse 6 years to 12 years (Grade 1 - 7) Before and Afterschool Care |
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| October 2016 – June 2017 | $ 395 |
| September 2017 - June 2018 | $ 405 |
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| Clubhouse Summer Program (July & August 2017) |
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| Monthly | $ 730 |
| Weekly (lower rates for multiple weeks selected) | $ 200 |
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| ***Note: Additional fees will apply to school year fees for unscheduled school closures (i.e. Teachers Strike) |
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| Preschool Program (2 hours) | |
| September 2016 - June 2018 | |
| 2 days per week | $ 150 |
| 3 days per week | $ 165 |
| 4 days per week | $ 195 |
| 5 days per week | $ 240 |
| Other Fees | |
| Registration (non refundable) | $ 30 |
| Late fee payment | $ 25 & up |
| Late pick up (per each 20 minutes) | $ 20 |
| Duplicate tax receipt | $ 25 |
| Returned cheque | $ 25 & up |
The Board of Directors reviews the fees annually in the fall. Rate changes are typically effective February of each year; Preschool and School Age rates change each September.