PROGRAMS & FEES
Our school year runs from September to August and roughly follow the Coquitlam School District vacation/statutory holiday schedule.
According to the Child Care Licensing Regulation Act, the earliest age can be registered in our program is 30 months(2.5 years).
We update our waitlist annually, exclusively for children who are 30 months old or older. We don't maintain waitlists for subsequent years because our capacity is very limited. To add your child's name to our waitlist, please email us at childcare@littlemarines.com.
Little Marines Learning Center has opted-into, and been approved for, the province’s Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI). Prices shown below in bold reflect the CCFRI rates.
| Full-Day Program | |||
| 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM | |||
| Monthly fees($) | 5 Days a Week, Mon - Fri | 3-Day Mon, Wed & Fri | 2-Day Tue & Thu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5-5 years w/NEW CCFRI | 855 | 625 | 500 |
| Half-Day Program | |||
| AM Class 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM PM Class 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
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| Monthly fees($) | 5 Days a Week, Mon - Fri | 3-Day Mon, Wed & Fri | 2-Day Tue & Thu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years w/NEW CCFRI | 500 | 380 | 280 |
* All of our classes are mixed-age groups.
* For age 3 years and up, children are required to start toilet training before entering the program.
PAYMENT REQUIREMENT
Childcare fees are due monthly, with post-dated cheques made out for the 1st of each month.
Registration fee:
At the initial registration, a non-refundable registration fee of $150 is required for each child.
Placement deposit:
A placement deposit, alongside the registration fee, must be paid at the time of registration. This deposit is equivalent to one month's childcare fee and is non-refundable under any circumstances. However, it can be applied toward the fee for the final month of childcare.
Second child registration policy:
For families enrolling a second child, we offer a 5% discount on the monthly childcare fees for the second child, although this discount does not apply to the registration fee.
THE AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE BENEFIT (Subsidy)
If you are a family who requires financial assistance, please note that you may qualify for the Affordable Child Care Benefit. After completed the registration, you can apply the benefit online from: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/caring-for-young-children/child-care-funding/child-care-benefit.
SUMMER PROGRAM
Little Marines Learning Center provides a summer program during July and August. This program includes the same quality Montessori, STEM, and Coding curriculum, enriched with group activities, field trips, and arts and crafts.
