WAITLIST POLICY AND FEES
The RayCam Childcare Programs’ waitlist does not operate on a first come first served basis. We consider all children on the waitlist to identify highest need. We assess a number of factors before enrolling a child in the program. For example, does the child lives in the neighborhood? Is there a refer from a health professional, school staff, or social worker? Is this child in need of childcare as a protective factor to reduce chances of removal from family or as part of a family reunification strategy? Is childcare an intervention to reduce vulnerabilities due to low income, such as food and housing insecurity? Is there staffing capacity to safely support the needs of the child? Waitlist is reviewed periodically and parent/guardian will be contacted by the Childcare Supervisor if a spot becomes available.
RayCam is a participating $10 a Day Centre. Monthly fees is $200 for daycare, $140 for out of school care during the school year and $200 for out of school care in July and August.
Families may be eligible for Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) through Ministry of Education and Childcare. Information about eligibility and assistance to fill out the application can be found of ACCB’s website or by calling 1-888-338-6622. Translation services are available for over 140 languages through that number. Alternatively, families can access assistance for the application and renewal process through the Westcoast Childcare Resource Centre at 2772 East Broadway, Vancouver (604-709-5661). Please email parentservices@westcoastfamily.org to book an appointment.
DAYCARE
RayCam offers licensed daycare for children aged 2.5 to 5 years in the neighborhood. We have two daycare rooms, Mountain and Lake, with enrollment capacity of 20 children each. Hours of care are 8am to 5:30pm on all days except statutory holidays. We are also closed for an additional 12 days during the year for professional development and staff training purposes.
OUT OF SCHOOL CARE
RayCam offers Out of School Care (OSC) for children aged 5 to 12 years who attend Seymour and Strathcona Elementary School. The OSC program is available from 3pm to 5:30pm during the school year and 10am to 4pm during school professional days, winter break, spring break, and summer holidays. We have four rooms for our OSC program named Willow, Sequoia, Cedar and Oak.
