Program Fees
Payment of Fees
Childcare fees are due and payable on the first business day of each month. Our preferred method of payment is through CAFT (Online banking). Families are provided with a form to fill out during our registration process that allows us to withdraw the monthly fees out of their bank accounts. If there is another preferred way a family needs to pay, please contact the Assistant Director of Finance at doscfinance@dalhousiecalgary.ca to discuss other possible options.
Proration of Fees
Fees will be pro-rated when a child is newly registered and begins attendance midway through the month. Fees will not be pro-rated for children currently registered in the program or for a partial month when a child is withdrawn from the program. Please note, due to the Affordability Funding model, participates in the kindergarten and preschool programs are not eligible for pro-rated fees.
Outstanding Fees
Families must pay all fees directly to the Dalhousie Community Association (DCA) Administration Office. Program site staff cannot accept payments under any circumstances.
If you miss a payment, the DCA will charge you a $10 NSF fee. Your bank may also charge additional NSF fees. You must pay all missed payments by the 10th of the month. If you fail to do so, the DCA will add a $50 late fee. The finance department will notify you of the charges and issue a verbal warning. You must pay all outstanding fees by the 15th of the month.
If you do not pay by the 15th, the program will suspend your childcare services for two weeks. If you still do not pay by the 30th, the program will terminate your childcare services.
If parents do not live together, the parent who registers the child is responsible for all payments. DOSC and the Preschool program will not pursue payment from any other party. When fees remain unpaid for 30 days, the program will terminate childcare services.
If you overpay, the DCA will issue a refund by cheque at the earliest possible convenience.