Fee Policies
Each Centre offers different programs to meet the needs of the children in their community. Below are fee policies and the fee schedule that include all programs, and apply to all Spare Time Centres.
New Registration
All new Spare Time members are required to give a $100.00 deposit upon registration. This will be applied to the final month upon the one-month notice of withdrawal from the centre. If one month notice is not given, the deposit will not be returned.
Monthly Fees Include
Monthly fees are consistent for every month regardless of the number of instructional days. Annual instructional and non instructional days are totaled and averaged out over a 10 month period. Although there are additional fees for those who would like to attend during December and March, the regular fee will remain the same. If children are withdrawn from care, they will not be eligible to re-enter the centre for 3 months. Please refer to your Parent Manual for the complete fee policy.
Preschool and part time fees are calculated based only on all instructional days.
Not Included in Monthly Fees
District Closure Days, Winter Break & Spring Break are not included in monthly fees.
Payment
Post-dated cheques for the rest of the year will be required by the first day of attendance, or monthly E-Transfers on the first of each month. .
Subsidy
An Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) is available for those who qualify from the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Families receiving ACCB will also be required to pay a $50.00 deposit and must provide post-dated cheques, or a monthly E-Transfer for their portion as stated above. There will be additional fees for district closure days, Winter Break and Spring Break. The centre must receive ACCB authorization form prior to the child attending or you will be responsible for paying the full fee, and you will be reimbursed when the authorization is received. For information about ACCB visit the Ministry for Children and Development, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children
General Monthly Fee Schedule:
September 2020-December 2020*
*Due to the possibility of closures due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the fee schedule will apply for 4 months only, January to June 2021 fees will be available in December.
Grades 1-7:
Before & After School Care: $427.00
Before School Care Only: $166.00 (Includes breakfast)
Kindergarten (includes a Child Care Fee Reduction from MCFD):
Before & After School Care: $327.00
Before School Care Only: $116.00 (Includes breakfast)
Breakfast: (per month): $35.00 or daily drop-in: $2.50
PART TIME: (not available at every centre)
3 Days/Week: $259.00
2 Days/Week: $173.00
Non-Instructional days not included, if one falls on your day: + $33.00
Winter Break Daily Fee: $56.00
Pre-School: Spare Time Treehouse: $500.00
