How to Register with St. Jacobs Daycare
Registration Procedure
A tour of the centre will familiarize families with the centre. The centre Executive Director/Supervisor will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the program. A completed registration package is required prior to your child’s start date.
Program Orientation
Orientation to the program includes a scheduled visit for child prior to their official start date.
In order to save your child’s space, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of enrolment confirmation. The deposit will be deducted from your first month of tuition.
Age Groups
St. Jacobs Daycare accommodates children aged 18 months to 6 years. Child-educator ratios vary based on the child’s age and their placement at the centre. There are two groups of 16 preschoolers in the centre
The toddler ratio (aged 18-30 months) is 1:5. There are two program rooms of five toddlers in the centre. The preschool ratios (aged 30 months to five years) are 1:8.
Full-time and part-time enrolment is available. Priority will be given to full-time care when at capacity. Part-time children may be asked to switch days or withdraw in order to accommodate full time registrants.
Fees and Tuition Rates
Fee payments are based on the program room your child is registered in. Children will be moved to an older age group based on availability and age.
Tuition is due on the first of the month.
Child Care Subsidy
St.Jacobs Daycare has a purchase of service agreement with the Region of Waterloo. If you wish to apply for a child care subsidy, please contact the regional office at 519-883-2200 or apply online.
Tuition Rates
Tuition Fees: Effective January 2025
| Base Fees | |
| Age Group | Daily Rate |
| Toddler | $22.00 |
| Preschool | $22.00 |
| Non-Base Fees | Rates | Billing Frequency |
| Deposit | $250.00 | Due upon enrollment to hold a space. Deposit is applied to the last month of tuition. The fee is non-refundable if care does not commence. |
| Key Fob Deposit | $10.00/fob | Due upon commencing care and as replaced. Fee is given back upon the return of fob to the centre. |
| Late Pick-Up Fee | $2.00/minute | Applied to pick up times after 5:30 pm. |
| Late Tuition Payment Fee | $25.00 | Applied to tuition paid more than 5 days after the invoice due date. |
| Fundraising Fee (optional) | $75.00 | Requested annually in the fall. A charitable receipt will be issued for this donation. |
Payment Policies:
- Fees are due on the first of each month and are paid through e-transfer.
- Fees are calculated based on registered days of care. Monthly fees will fluctuate month to month based on your child’s registered days of care.
- Fees are charged on all registered days regardless of absenteeism, vacation, inclement weather, St. Jacobs Daycare closures and/or all statutory holidays (New Years Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, August Civic Holiday, Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day) .
- A minimum of one month written notice is required to withdraw from the centre.
Notes:
- St. Jacobs Daycare has been enrolled in the CWELCC (Canada Wide Early Learning Child Care) since September 2022. At that time, our parent fees were frozen with a reference rate of $59.25/day for Toddlers and $52.50/day for Preschoolers.
- CWELCC parent fee portions as of January, 2025 are capped at $22/day for Toddlers and Preschoolers enrolled in part time and full time programs in Ontario.
- Ontario will see lower fees for families as the Government originally committed to deliver an average of $10 a day child care by September 2025.
- Children who are younger than 6 years of age are eligible for the CWELCC reduction.
Fundraising and Donations
As a not for profit charitable organization, we will gratefully accept donations to our daycare operation.
Contributions of all levels assist in the day to day operations and allow us to add to our programming both indoors and outdoors at the
centre.
Donations may be made by cheque (payable to St Jacobs Daycare ) or electronic transfer. A charitable receipt will be issued for all donations of $20 or more.
We also welcome donations of time and energy to support the centre.
Fundraising
An annual fundraising fee of $75 (non-base fee) will be requested in the fall and will be received as a charitable donation. A charitable receipt is issued for this donation.
The fee is optional as we are also happy to be the recipient of funds from community fundraising events, if you are organizing an event and wish to support us, please contact us.