Child Care Application & Fees

PARENT FEES

Child Care

Parent fees are the lesser of:
· Full rate ($735) minus Government Subsidy OR
· MD subsidized rates

Out of School Care

Parent fees are lesser of:
· Full rate ($336) minus government subsidy OR MD Subsidized Rates

PROCEDURE

1. Submit application with $100 deposit fee per child
   • Refundable if child is withdrawn and all fees are paid
2. Registration form must be completed at child care center once child is accepted
3. Fees are billed at the end of each month and due by the 20th of the following month.
4. Children must be in same family to receive 2nd and 3rd child rates
5. A late pick-up fee will be charged at the rate of $1.00 for every minute or portion thereof.
6. Drop-in child only accepted if room is available

Reduction in fees* available for:

· Family vacation (max 3 weeks per year)
 · Illness with doctor’s notes
 · Flex days (max 5 per  year) for illness without doctors note, Family Fridays

* See parent handbook for all details here

Reduction in fees based on what parent actually pays divided by 21 (average number of billing days in a month)

Example for Child Care:
 No subsidy: $550÷21 = $26/day reduction
 Full subsidy: $189÷21 = $9/day reduction

Example for Out of School Care:
 No subsidy: $252÷21= $12/day reduction
 Full subsidy: $26÷21= $1.25/day reduction

Government Subsidy

Government subsidy is based on parent income and will vary from the maximum amount to zero. Please ensure you enter the full rate ($735/Childcare or $336/OSC) when applying. Parents that qualify for provincial subsidy may apply and must complete all required paperwork.  MD Subsidized Rates will be applicable until the provincial subsidy comes into effect or if it is not received at any time.

To determine eligibility and apply go to

http://www.child.gov.ab.ca/childcaresubsidy