Daily rates
Child care fees by region
Choose your region to see daily rates, fee subsidy options and what to expect when you enrol.
Choose your region
Rates and subsidy options depend on where your child care home is.
Toronto
Fee subsidy not available
Infant/Toddler
0 to 30 months
Same rate for full time, part-time days and weekends
Preschool
31 months to school entry
Kindergarten
4 to 5 years
School age
6 to 12 years
Fee subsidy is not available through our agency in Toronto. CWELCC reduced fees still apply to eligible children under six.
Durham Region
Fee subsidy accepted
Infant/Toddler
0 to 30 months
Same rate for full time, part-time days and weekends
Preschool
31 months to school entry
Kindergarten
4 to 5 years
School age
6 to 12 years
We accept child care fee subsidy in Durham Region, subject to approval by the Region of Durham. Fee subsidy is separate from CWELCC reduced fees.
York Region
Fee subsidy accepted
Infant/Toddler
0 to 30 months
Same rate for full time, part-time days and weekends
Preschool
31 months to school entry
Kindergarten
4 to 5 years
School age
6 to 12 years
We accept child care fee subsidy in York Region, subject to approval by York Region. Fee subsidy is separate from CWELCC reduced fees.
Billing and payments
Here’s what you need to know about invoices, payment methods and schedule changes.
Monthly invoicing
Child care fees are billed monthly. Payments are due on or before the first day of each month.
Payment methods
We accept e-Transfer, pre-authorized debit and major credit cards. A 3% credit card processing fee applies.
Attendance and absences
Fees are charged for all contracted days, including vacations, statutory holidays and sick days. This keeps your child’s space reserved with their provider.
Schedule changes
Any permanent changes to your child’s schedule require two weeks’ notice. Changes are subject to availability.
Does the $22 per day fee apply to every child?
No. Through CWELCC, fees are capped at $22 per day for eligible children under six. Some daily rates are lower depending on the child’s age and care schedule. Rates for school-age children may be higher.
Do you accept child care fee subsidy?
Yes. Bright Minds Care accepts child care fee subsidy in Durham and York Region, subject to approval by the applicable municipality. Fee subsidy is not available through our agency in Toronto. This is separate from CWELCC reduced fees.
How much notice is required to change or end my child care arrangement?
Families are required to provide at least two weeks’ written notice to make permanent changes to their child care schedule or to withdraw from care. Child care fees remain payable during the notice period.
Is there a fee to secure a child care space?
A security deposit is required to confirm enrolment. Details regarding the deposit and payment deadline will be provided during the enrolment process.
Do I pay for days my child is absent?
Fees are charged for all contracted days, including vacations, statutory holidays and sick days. This keeps your child’s space reserved with their provider.
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