In this section you will find more detailed information about the program and forms to complete enrollment.
Parent Handbook
Parents participating in the classroom are required, under the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA), to hold a valid Standard First Aid Certificate with Infant and Child CPR training. Due to the nature of our program, where parent participation is encouraged, an agreement between Cooperative Preschools and the City of Hamilton has been reached to offer this training at an affordable price through ASCY. Training sessions calendar will be available upon request. We hope this requirement does not affect your interest in our program. On the bright side, it will offer parents another set of skills to improve safety around their child.
Our program offers limited Non-Participating spots as well to families that are unable to volunteer in the classroom for an additional monthly fee. Non participating parents are still required to fulfill their obligations with regard to other aspects of the operation of our school.
Our program offers limited Non-Participating spots as well to families that are unable to volunteer in the classroom for an additional monthly fee. Non participating parents are still required to fulfill their obligations with regard to other aspects of the operation of our school.
Forms to fill out for us
These are the forms you need to submit to the pre-school:
Registration formPlease fill out and submit with $50 non-refundable registration fee.
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Policies AcknowledgmentAfter reading the Parent Handbook, please sign and return.
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Volunteer Medical FormPlease complete and return.
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Permission to Photograph
Please complete and return
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Forms to fill out for others:
These are the forms you need to submit to others.
Hamilton Police Vulnerable Sector Check |
Child Immunization HistoryPlease follow the instructions on the City of Hamilton Public Health Services Immunization Form.
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Fees
As parents, we are responsible for the financial stability of the preschool. Here is the breakdown of fees for the school year.
Program Fees
Fees for the preschool program depend upon the number of days per week that your child attends (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week).
Program Fees
Fees for the preschool program depend upon the number of days per week that your child attends (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days a week).
| 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days | |
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| Fee per month | $80 | $145 | $205 | $270 | $325 |
For families with more than one child enrolled there will be a 10% discount on the monthly fees.
There will be no reduction of fees for vacation or due to illness.
Monthly Non-Participating Fee
For parents who wish not to participate with Duty Days, there is an additional charge.
- For families with 1 child enrolled the additional fee is $100 per month.
- For families with 2 or more children enrolled, the additional fee is $150 per month.
Non-participating parents are still required to fulfill their obligations with regards to fundraising, attendance at meetings and one activity from the volunteer list. The fee is used to hire other people work on your duty days.
Missed Meeting fee
There are 4 meetings which a parent is expected to attend to help make decisions to run the preschool. The missed meeting fee is $10 per Board Meeting (x4 = $40). A $40 cheque post-dated for June 15 is required on enrolment. Only the missed meetings will be charged.
Missed Major Clean-up fee
Parents need to volunteer for one major clean-up either in the Fall when we unpack everything, or Spring when we put everything away for the summer, and then the cheque will not be cashed. A $25 cheque post-dated for June 15 is required on enrolment.
Late Pick-up Fees
If the children are picked up late a fee will be charged immediately. For every 15 minutes (or part) after 12:00, $10 must be paid on the spot to the teacher.
Missed Duty Day/Snack Fee
If the parent or caregiver misses a duty day or snack without prior arrangement to get a replacement, $30 needs to be paid to the parent who steps up to do the duty day or provide snack on your behalf.
Cheque Details
Cheques should be made payable to Ancaster Small Fry Preschool.
Families that have not provided postdated cheques within 30 days of their start date will be suspended until payment has been made.
The charge for any NSF cheques will be $25.00.
Extended Day Program
Our program has been approved by the Ministry of education, to run extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a catered meal provided at lunch time. This extended program is offered to families interested in providing their child an opportunity to adjust to longer school days, and stimulate print and phonemic awareness through the different learning centers. In order to participate in this program your child must be participating in the Preschool program. This is a Non-Duty Class, Registered Early Childhood Educators will be running this program with staff assistance to comply with adult-child ratios. The decision to run this program, relies on the interest from registered families, for the different sessions: October – December, and January – June.
The Extended Day program requires a minimum enrollment of 12 children in order to be offered for the first trial period of 3 months: October, November and December. An additional fee is calculated for the full three months, and the program is offered 2 times a week. Parents have the option of requesting only 1 day a week, for the full 3 months for half the cost.
Lunch Policy
The Extended Day program will provide a lunch entrée including fruit through the services of The Lunch Lady daycare program. Their monthly menus are created following the guidelines in the Child Care and Early Years Act and Nutrition standards by the Canada Food Guide. All meals are cooked in Health Inspected, Nut Free commercial kitchen located in Ancaster.
There will be no reduction of fees for vacation or due to illness.
Monthly Non-Participating Fee
For parents who wish not to participate with Duty Days, there is an additional charge.
- For families with 1 child enrolled the additional fee is $100 per month.
- For families with 2 or more children enrolled, the additional fee is $150 per month.
Non-participating parents are still required to fulfill their obligations with regards to fundraising, attendance at meetings and one activity from the volunteer list. The fee is used to hire other people work on your duty days.
Missed Meeting fee
There are 4 meetings which a parent is expected to attend to help make decisions to run the preschool. The missed meeting fee is $10 per Board Meeting (x4 = $40). A $40 cheque post-dated for June 15 is required on enrolment. Only the missed meetings will be charged.
Missed Major Clean-up fee
Parents need to volunteer for one major clean-up either in the Fall when we unpack everything, or Spring when we put everything away for the summer, and then the cheque will not be cashed. A $25 cheque post-dated for June 15 is required on enrolment.
Late Pick-up Fees
If the children are picked up late a fee will be charged immediately. For every 15 minutes (or part) after 12:00, $10 must be paid on the spot to the teacher.
Missed Duty Day/Snack Fee
If the parent or caregiver misses a duty day or snack without prior arrangement to get a replacement, $30 needs to be paid to the parent who steps up to do the duty day or provide snack on your behalf.
Cheque Details
Cheques should be made payable to Ancaster Small Fry Preschool.
Families that have not provided postdated cheques within 30 days of their start date will be suspended until payment has been made.
The charge for any NSF cheques will be $25.00.
Extended Day Program
Our program has been approved by the Ministry of education, to run extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with a catered meal provided at lunch time. This extended program is offered to families interested in providing their child an opportunity to adjust to longer school days, and stimulate print and phonemic awareness through the different learning centers. In order to participate in this program your child must be participating in the Preschool program. This is a Non-Duty Class, Registered Early Childhood Educators will be running this program with staff assistance to comply with adult-child ratios. The decision to run this program, relies on the interest from registered families, for the different sessions: October – December, and January – June.
The Extended Day program requires a minimum enrollment of 12 children in order to be offered for the first trial period of 3 months: October, November and December. An additional fee is calculated for the full three months, and the program is offered 2 times a week. Parents have the option of requesting only 1 day a week, for the full 3 months for half the cost.
Lunch Policy
The Extended Day program will provide a lunch entrée including fruit through the services of The Lunch Lady daycare program. Their monthly menus are created following the guidelines in the Child Care and Early Years Act and Nutrition standards by the Canada Food Guide. All meals are cooked in Health Inspected, Nut Free commercial kitchen located in Ancaster.
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