Admissions

Beacons’ Crèche and Preschool invites and welcomes families and children from all backgrounds, cultures, genders, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, marital statuses, and disability statuses to our facilities and our services. 

For information on available spaces, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at 613-621-1678 or email us at admin@beaconscrecheandpre-school.ca. Please note that spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Our application process promotes equal opportunities and follows professional, open, and fair admission procedures. Parents and families are required to complete the registration form and submit it to the Operations Manager or via email to beaconschildcare@gmail.com. Upon receipt, an acknowledgment will be sent. Providing all the necessary details on the child's application form is essential. We accommodate specific needs, including dietary requirements, if communicated during registration. Additional relevant information can also be provided in the form.

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We encourage parents to involve their children, particularly toddlers and preschoolers, in the registration process. Bringing the children for a visit to our facilities is highly recommended.

Children with special needs are welcome, and we require an updated assessment form to be submitted along with the child's registration. Our administration is available to discuss all details related to the child to ensure quality care. Please refer to the Admissions Policy for Children with Additional Needs and/or Disabilities for more information.

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Once an opening becomes available, the supervisor will contact you to arrange a visit to the center, answer your questions, and provide an enrollment package and parent handbook. Upon completing and returning the enrollment form and confirming the start date, your child will be enrolled in our center.

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Integration Period: To ease the transition to a group care environment, parents of newly enrolled children are requested to bring their child for short initial periods, gradually increasing the time spent in the program until the child adjusts comfortably. The duration of the integration period varies for each child. For children transitioning to an older age group or from toddler to preschool, a staff person will accompany them during visits until they feel comfortable staying full days. Parents must remain on-site during these visits to receive their children afterward.

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Child Care Fees:

Our fees are calculated by dividing the total number of days the center is open in a year by 12 months. 

There will be no refunds for any Centre closure dates or non-attended days due to illness, poor weather, or vacation. In case of early closure due to severe weather or emergencies, fees will not be reimbursed. Tax receipts for the previous calendar year will be issued at the beginning of each year and mailed to parents who no longer have children enrolled. Receipts can be provided upon request at any time.

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Registration and Deposits

When enrolling siblings, a $50 administration fee per family or $30 per child is required with every registration form. However, there is no fee for a child to be placed on the waiting list. Once spaces are confirmed, a deposit of at least two weeks of fees is due, which will be applied toward the last two weeks of care. It's important to note that your deposit will not be refunded if you decide to waive your space after confirmation and payment.