Security Deposit
A security deposit is due upon registration and acceptance of a space and is equal to two weeks fees - this is 'non-refundable'. However the security deposit can be applied to the last two weeks of child care services provided that two weeks written notice of intent to withdrawal has been received.
Description of hours of care
Full-time is care scheduled for a full day Monday through Friday
Part-time is care scheduled for either 2 or 3 consistent pre-arranged days each week
Full day is care between 5 - 9 hours in length anywhere within the hours of 7:30 - 5:30.
Half day is a four hour morning block either 7:30 - 11:30, 8:00 - 12:00, 8:30 - 12:30 or 9:00 - 1:00 or an afternoon block of 11:30 - 4:30, 12:00 - 4:00 or 12:30 - 4:30, 1:00 - 5:00
2009 Weekly Fees
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Option A |
Option B |
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Under 2 years |
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Fulltime |
$177.00 per week |
$170.00 per week * |
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Part time |
$39.50 per day |
$38.00 per day * |
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Half Day |
$31.00 per day |
$30 per day* |
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2 years and over |
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Fulltime |
$167.00 per week |
$160.00 per week* |
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Parttime |
$36.50 per day |
$35.00 per day* |
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Half day |
$26.50 per day |
$25.00 per day* |
Option B notes: In 2009 current clientelle voted to offer vacation pay in leui of a proposed fee increase to keep payments consistent for both clients and bi-weekly income consistent for myself. So in this plan two weeks of fees would be collected during my annual vacation closure opposed to Option A where parents do not pay for any days the program is not able to run with the exception of Statutory/Public holiday closures.
Additional Program Fees & Vacation Policies
Program fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Any changes will be accompanied by a month's written notice.
Fees are due regardless of absenteeism / illness, inclement weather / acts of Nature beyond our control, public holidays. Unfortunately, part time families cannot make up absent days on another day. Fees are to be paid in advance of care in the amount according to your payment schedule.
The program is closed for vacation two weeks each year – a minimum of 60 days notice will accompany this planned vacation period. In lieu of a weekly fee increase in 2009 clients opted to for an option B fee structure which allows for ‘two weeks of paid vacation for the provider’ therefore fees would be collected for both these vacation closure weeks for families on this fee structure.
During Christmas break where we will be closed December 24th and reopening the first Monday in January. There are no ‘regular’ fees collected during this closure – although statutory holiday fees still apply for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. In circumstances where any of these days fall on a Saturday or Sunday the ‘paid holiday’ would move to the Monday and Tuesday.
If families choose to take any additional vacation at other times of the year, fees would be due to secure your child’s space.
Payment Options
Post dated cheques are strongly encouraged, as a late fee of $10.00 may be charged if payments are not received on time. There is a NSF charge of $25.00 for all payments returned. After two NSF cheques, you would be required to pay cash/money order or certified cheque.
If you are paying in cash, I will issue a temporary receipt – you must keep this receipt for your records to compare against your official receipt.
Tax Receipts
Except for cash payments, I do not issue weekly invoices or receipts. billing and receiving is tracked electronically for income tax purposes. Every New Year prior to the February 28th deadline a childcare tax receipt for the previous year's fees wil be available for your income tax purposes. Parents must sign aggreement to for them prior to release.
Withdrawal / Changes of Care Required
Written notice must be received 10 business days (two-weeks) prior to your child's last day. If you wish to drop days of care required you must notify me in writing 10 business days (2 weeks) prior to the time of effected the change.
Part time families may pick up additional days, as available, at the current daily rate dependent on the availability of space when requested.
I reserve the right to terminate services at any time if policies are not being followed or program fees are not paid.
Late Pick-up Policy
I have a family of my own to care for after hours and children should be picked up prior to 5:30 p.m. Children still in attendance after this time will be charged $5.00 within the first 5 minutes and a $1.00/minute there after. Please note that this fee is per child not per family. Multiple children require multiple charges. A late form will be provided for parents to sign. Late fees are due ideally same day but no later than next scheduled payment date.
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