Junior Kindergarten/Kindergarten (JKK) Program Fees

For JKK kids enrolled at our Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) locations:

RisingOaks Early Learning has joined the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program. For more details, visit https://risingoaks.ca/cwelcc-10-day.

There are two types of fees:

  • Base Fees
    Non-Base Fees

Under CWELCC, base fees will not increase. However, child care operators may choose to opt-out of CWELCC - even at a future date. The board of directors reserves the right to make such a decision. Notice of 45 days will be given informing parents of any changes to these fees or our participation in CWELCC.

In November 2022, child care fees for JKK children were reduced by 25% to a minimum of $12.00 (i.e., no individual program fee can be less than $12.00) where applicable.

As of December 31, 2022, fees for JKK (before school, after school, PA Days, March Break and Winter Break) haven been reduced by a total of 52.75% from original base fees, or to the stated minimum fee of $12 for children <6 years. JKK children who turn 6 before June 30 will have the reduced rate until June 30. Those who turn 6 after June 30 will be eligible until the end of the month in which they turn 6.

Base Fees include the following 2 components:

  • daily child care fees as noted in the chart below. (Note that a customer deposit may be charged and will be applied to your base fees in your last month of care.)
  • a $15 non-refundable registration fee charged upon first enrolment with RisingOaks Early Learning. On December 31, 2022, the registration fee will go down to $9.45

 

Base Fees JKK Before School
(up to age 6)		 JKK After School
(up to age 6)

Before & After School, PA Day
(up to age 6)
 As of Dec 31/22
Oak Creek          $11.50 $12.00 $12.99

* there is no change to before school or after school in December 31, 2022 as programs are already at or below the stated minimum of $12.00.

Under CWELCC, children who turn 6 years of age during the school year, after January 1 but prior to June 30, will remain eligible for CWELCC discounts until the end of that school year. Otherwise, they remain eligible until the end of the month in which they turn 6.

 

Non-Base Fees

Non-Base Fees include those which are discretionary for optional programming or fees that only apply in certain circumstances.

  • At the current time, the following non-base fees may apply:
    • NSF/Bank Services Charge, $30 per returned payment
    • Camp cancellation fees, if applicable (see Summer Camp for more details)

new symbols arrow RisingOaks will no longer provide Jr. Camp and Sr. Camp. Instead, a single Summer Camp program for children in JK to Grade 2 (born in 2015 to 2018) will be offered. This new summer camp program will be offered at a rate of $270/week. Children <6 years will qualify for reduced fees under CWELCC. For more details, visit www.risingoaks.ca/summer-camp 

School-age Program Fees 

For kids, in Grades 1 to 6 (up to age 12), enrolled at our Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) locations:

Base Fees include the following 2 components:

  • daily child care fees as noted in the chart below. (Note that a customer deposit may be charged and will be applied to your base fees in your last month of care.)
  • a $20 non-refundable registration fee charged upon first enrolment with RisingOaks Early Learning.
Base Fees Before School
(Grades 1 - 6)
 After School
(Grades 1 - 6)
 Before & After School, PA Days
(Grades 1 - 6)
As of Dec 31/22
Oak Creek $12.40 $16.60 $29.00

 

Non-Base Fees

Non-Base Fees include those which are discretionary for optional programming or fees that only apply in certain circumstances.

  • At the current time, the following non-base fees may apply:
    • NSF/Bank Services Charge, $30 per returned payment
    • Camp cancellation fees, if applicable (see Summer Camp for more details)

new symbols arrowRisingOaks will no longer provide Jr. Camp and Sr. Camp. Instead, a single Summer Camp program for children in JK to Grade 2 (born in 2015 to 2018) will be offered. This new summer camp program will be offered at a rate of $270/week. For more details, visit www.risingoaks.ca/summer-camp

 

Please Note:

  • The above fees were approved by the Board of Directors on November 8, 2022 and will take effect on December 31, 2022.
  • 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.

 

Payment Policies
  • Fees are calculated on a daily basis and charged based on scheduled/registered days.
    • Programs are offered on a full or part-time basis, with a minimum of 2 days per week, per program.
  • Fees are not charged on statutory holidays nor during the Christmas closure.
  • Fees are invoiced monthly at the beginning of the month and paid through pre-authorized debit. Your monthly fees will fluctuate month to month based on your child's scheduled days that month.
  • Monthly fees are divided into 2 equal payments, with 50% debited from your bank account on the 1st and the remainder on the 15th of each month.

  • Fees for Winter Break, PA Days and March Break are automatically invoiced if you are scheduled on those days.

    • You will be given the opportunity to Opt-Out of care on these school closure days. Failure to opt-out by the specified deadline will result in a charge.

    • This fee is pro-rated for those attending RisingOaks' before school and/or after school programs. If attending only before school or only after school, a top-up charge will apply for the difference between your regular rate and the PA Day rate.

    • Those not attending a RisingOaks Early Learning before or after school program may be eligible to attend on non-intstructional days at the daily rate.

  • RisingOaks does not issue credits for sick days, vacation days, or any unexpected centre closures.

  • Two weeks' notice (or 10 business days) is required to withdraw from the before or after school program or to change your scheduled days, space permitting. If less notice is provided, full fees will be charged for the full 10-day notice period.

  • Summer Camp fees and cancellation policies are outlined at the time of summer camp registration.
 
Methods of Payment

Pre-authorized Debit (PAD) is the primary method of payment. On a case-by-case basis, post-dated cheques or e-transfer may be approved.