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 If children are withdrawn from care, they will not be eligible to re-enter the centre for 3 months.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.

Subsidy

A subsidy is available for those who qualify from the Ministry of Children and Families. Families receiving subsidy will also be required to pay a $50.00 deposit and must provide post-dated cheques for their portion as stated above. There will be additional fees for district closure days, Winter Break and Spring Break. The centre must receive authorization forms 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 subsidy visit the Ministry for Children and Families, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children