SUBSIDY
In some cases , government subsidy is available to help parents pay for the cost of child care. This subsidy is only available to children attending a licensed day care which has entered into a special purchase of service contract. We have such a contract, and if you enroll your child with us you may qualify for this benefit.

FINANCIAL POLICIES (Infant, Toddler and Preschool Programs)

1. Deposit
A deposit of half of the first month's fees will be required at the registration interview. This deposit will be applied to your first month's bill but is non-refundable if you decide not to enroll any time after the registration interview. No interest is earned on the deposit.

2. Registration Fee
A $10.00 registration fee is due at the registration interview with the deposit. This $10.00 fee is non-refundable and is a one time charge.

3. Payment Conditions
Fees are due on the first of each month.
Pre-Authorized Debit, MasterCard or Visa are payment options for families.
Cheques and Cash payments will not be accepted by Paris Child Care Inc.
Full fees are due regardless of days missed due to illness, unexpected closures (e.g.: inclement weather), or statutory holidays.
Please complete the Authorization form for automatic withdrawal from your bank account or MastCard/Visa.

4. Late Administration Charges and Overdue Accounts
Fees not paid by the 10th of the month are subject to a $35.00 late payment charge. If payment is not received by the end of the month, your child care space may be terminated at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Paris Child Care Inc. will charge a 2% interest per month compounded to 26.9% annually.

5. Centre Hours of Operation
All Child Care locations are open 51 weeks of the year, Monday to Friday from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We will be closed on the following days:

Labour Day	Thanksgiving Day	Good Friday
Victoria Day	Canada Day	Civic Holiday
	Family Day

We will also be closed for the week between Christmas and New Years, beginning on December 24th and re-opening the day after New Year's Day. ( at the discretion of the board of directors. )
Please note: your monthly rate includes a credit for the non-statutory days within this period.

6. Vacation
Parents are required to take their children out of the centre for a minimum two week vacation period per calendar year pro-rated, which has already been calculated in the fee schedule. The parent is required to notify the Administrator/Program Supervisor when a designated vacation day is used. Paris Child Care Inc. requires a minimum of two weeks notice for vacation time in order to plan staffing.

7. Part-time Program
Part time full-day fees will be a percentage of the full-time rates based on the number of days the child attends the centre. Half-day rates are set annually. Part-time children may attend for extra days if available for the current daily rate, however, exchanging part time days within the week will not be permitted unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you would like your child to attend for an extra day, please speak to the Administrator/Program Supervisor.

8. Returned PAD/MasterCard/Visa
A $25.00 NSF charge will be billed to your account for NSF bank charges. You will receive both a verbal and written notice if your payment was not cleared. Payment will need to be paid in full immediately. Failure to comply will result in a loss of your child care space.

9. Income Tax Receipts
Income tax receipts are issued each year providing your account is in good standing. There is a $20.00 charge for duplicates.

10. Late Pick Up Policy
Paris Child Care Inc. closes at 6:00 p.m. each day (closing time clock is the main clock at each site).
It is expected that our families provide themselves with enough time to speak with staff, pick up their child(ren) and exit the building by our closing time.
If you are late picking up, you will be asked to sign a late form.
Late fees will be charged at $2.00 per minute. Late fees are due immediately. After three forms have been issued, a meeting with the Administrator will be necessary to discuss the appropriateness of the centre for your family needs. We would ask that you respect our policy and keep in mind that our staff also have families to attend to.

11. Withdrawal or Schedule Changes
A minimum of two weeks written notice must be provided when you are withdrawing your child from the program. Any period not covered by your notice will be charged to your account. In general, a request for a schedule change is subject to a two week notice period. We will do our best to accommodate a schedule change; any changes must be approved by the Administrator/Program Supervisor.

12. Additional Child Discount
Paris Child Care Inc. offers an additional ten percent child discount for families placing two or more children in our centre(s). The discount is applied to the lowest monthly rate and is applicable through all programs.

13. Notice of Rate Changes
The Board of Directors set the child care rates annually in September; however, new rates can be established at any time by the Board of Directors with sixty days notice.

In your child's Interest
Paris Child Care Inc. reserves the right to ask that a child be withdrawn from the Centre's program if it is felt that the Centre is not suitable to the child's needs. Assistance would be provided to aid in finding a more suitable program in the community of your child.