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 centre is closed on statutory holidays, including Easter Monday and Boxing Day. There are early closures or closures on Christmas Eve 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 Develpment website
Pre-School: 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. 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.
Daycare: 50% parent fee is required as a security deposit on registration. There is a $100.00 minimum for security deposits. 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 should be used for tax purposes. A charge of $25.00 is required for additional tax statement by request.
Fees are effective February 1, 2012, unless otherwise stated.
Full Time Day Care Program | |
Under Three’s |
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4 – 18 months | $ 990 |
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Blue Room |
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Under 36 months | $ 990 |
37 months to 4 years | $ 690 |
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Yellow Room |
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4 years to years (Pre-Kindergarden) | $ 690 |
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School Age Program | |
| Kindercare Before and Afterschool Care | |
| September 2011 - June 2012 | $ 505 |
| September 2012 (Gradual Entry to Kindergarden) | $ 595 |
| October 2012 - June 2013 | $ 510 |
Clubhouse 6 years to 12 years (Grade 1 - 7) Before and Afterschool Care |
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September 2011 - June 2012 | $ 380 |
September 2012 - June 2013 | $ 380 |
Clubhouse Summer Program (July & August 2012) |
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| Monthly - Kindercare full time program | $ 690 |
Monthly - Grade 1 - 7 | $ 675 |
| Weekly - Grade 1 - 7 | $ 190 |
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Preschool Program (2 hours) | |
| September 2010 - June 2012 | |
| 2 days per week | $ 145 |
| 3 days per week | $ 160 |
| 4 days per week | $ 190 |
| 5 days per week | $ 235 |
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 |
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NOTE: The Board of Directors reviews the fees annually in the fall. Rate changes are typically effective January or February of each year; Preschool and Club House rates change each September.