Emmanuel at Brighton, as all child care centres in the province, faces change on a continual basis. Preparing and finalizing the budget for this upcoming year has proven to be more challenging than usual due to funding uncertainties. While we have received some direction, uncertainty remains in the continuation of funding we receive from the province through the Region of Waterloo.
For the past few months, the Board of Directors at Emmanuel has given much thought and consideration to the fee structure for the upcoming term. Our goal is always to see the fees be held constant or, when necessary, increased as minimally as possible. After a thorough review of our costs and expenses, and comparing our current fees to other centres in the region, the Board of Directors has approved a 3.75% fee increases for the upcoming year.
Separately, as part of the Region of Waterloo’s Fee Reduction Pilot, fees are currently reduced for infants ($10/day), toddlers ($3/day) and preschoolers ($2/day). The Pilot is funded by the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada. The Pilot is being evaluated and is scheduled to run until December 31, 2019. The Kindergarten -- Forest School Program -- does not qualify for this funding.
Fees for September 2019 – August 2020 are to be as follows:
With the Fee Reduction Funding
| Age/Room | Full-time Monthly Fees 3.75% increase |
Part-time Daily Fees 3.75% increase |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler (18mths-2.6yrs) Sprouts and Seedlings |
$1177.65 | $64.35 |
| Preschool (2.6-4 yrs) Tree Tops, Birch and Maple |
$1024 | $56.10 |
| Kindergarten (4-5 yrs) Forest School Program Maygwayyawk Room* |
$1110 | $62.90 |
Without Fee Reduction
| Age/Room | Full-time Monthly Fees 3.75% increase |
Part-time Daily Fees 3.75% increase |
|---|---|---|
| Toddler (18mths-2.6yrs) Sprouts and Seedlings |
$1243 | $67.35 |
| Preschool (2.6-4 yrs) Tree Tops, Birch and Maple |
$1068 | $58.10 |
| Kindergarten (4-5 yrs) Forest School Program Maygwayyawk Room* |
$1110 | $62.90 |
*The kindergarten, Forest School Program does not qualify for the Fee Reduction program. The listed fees do include trips to the forest and other off-site activities.
Part-time Rates: Part-time families will pay the daily rates and are not charged for Statutory Holidays or Easter Monday. Child absences due to illness or vacation as well as centre closures due to emergency or inclement weather are billed at the daily rate.
Everyone within Emmanuel at Brighton strives to provides a program that exceeds ministry requirements and that meets the needs of every child in our care.
The Board of Directors reserves the right to make changes to these fees at their discretion. Notice of 45 days will be given informing parents of any changes.
As you may be aware, the Board of Directors and employees have been working to develop a strategic plan for Emmanuel at Brighton. Opportunities for input have been happening throughout June and July at the Centre. There will be further opportunities the week of July 15-19 and August 5-16. The Board hopes to communicate the finalized strategic plan in fall 2019.