Fees

We are committed to providing high-quality child care services while maintaining transparency and affordability for families. Our fee structure is aligned with the Ministry of Education and Child Care’s Affordability Benchmark, ensuring that our rates reflect the standard for new child care facilities in the region. The fees for each centre differ slightly, as they reflect the Affordability Benchmark at the time each centre opened, and the Benchmark fluctuates over time. Below, you’ll find detailed information on our fee breakdown by age group and the process for monthly payments.

Our Centres

The chart below outlines the fees for the program, which are aligned with the Affordability Benchmark for the Okanagan, as outlined by the Ministry of Education and Child Care for new facilities. 

Fee Structure by Age/Category for Spəqmix

Age GroupCurrent Monthly Child Care Fee Ministry Approved Fee IncreaseMonthly Fee effective April 1, 2025
Infants (0-18 months)$1,429 $41$1470
Toddlers (18-36 months)$1,391$39$1430
3 years to Kindergarten (3-5 years)$1,029$30$1059

Child Care Fees Effective April 1, 2025

Age GroupMonthly Childcare Fee Child Care Fee Reduction (CCFRI) Rate Parent Portion after CCFRI deduction
Infants (0-18 months)$1,470$900 $570
Toddlers (18-36 months)$1,430$900 $530
3 years to Kindergarten (3-5 years)$1,059 $545 $514

Other government funding, such as the Affordability Child Care Benefit, will be accepted if the family meets the eligibility requirements. It is the parent’s responsibility to apply for their Affordable Child Care Benefit. Payment in full on the first of the month is required. The Affordable Child Care Benefit portion will be reimbursed to the parent when the benefit arrives.

The chart below outlines the fees for the program, which are aligned with the Affordability Benchmark for the Okanagan, as outlined by the Ministry of Education and Child Care for new facilities. 

Fee Structure by Age/Category for sʔitwənx

Age GroupCurrent Monthly Childcare Fee 
Ministry Approved Fee Increase 		Monthly Fee Effective April 1, 2025
Infants (0-18 months)$1,550$41$1591
Toddlers (18-36 months)$1,550$39$1589
3 years to Kindergarten (3-5 years)$1,066$30$1096

Child Care Fees Effective April 1, 2025:

Age GroupMonthly Child Care Fee 
Child Care Fee Reduction (CCFRI) rate 		Parent Portion After CCFRI Deduction 
Infants (0-18 months)$1,591$900 $691
Toddlers (18-36 months)$1,589$900 $689
3 years to Kindergarten (3-5 years)$1,096$545 $551

Other government funding, such as the Affordability Child Care Benefit, will be accepted if the family meets the eligibility requirements. It is the parent’s responsibility to apply for their Affordable Child Care Benefit. Payment in full on the first of the month is required. The Affordable Child Care Benefit portion will be reimbursed to the parent when the benefit arrives.

How fees are paid 

All monthly childcare fees will be paid through our online software program (Fastoche), via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). The EFT will be initiated by UBC the last week of each month for the upcoming month’s childcare fees. A PAD (preauthorized debit) form or a void cheque is required to set up the EFT after completing the registration form.

Failure to pay Monthly Fees when due may result in the termination of the Child Care Agreement and the loss of childcare services. In addition to any other remedies Child Care Services has, in the event of non-payment of Monthly Fees, an additional late payment fee of $15.00 per month will be payable by the Parent. The Parent must also pay UBC Okanagan Child Care any administrative fee assessed to Child Care Services by a financial institution due to insufficient funds on the part of the Parent. 

Fees are based on a monthly rate, and discounts/refunds are not given for days missed due to illness, holidays, centre closures, or days not covered by the Affordability Child Care Benefit.