Fees and payments

We are committed to maintaining affordable child care for UBC families. Find information below about how to pay, when to pay and our current fees.

How to pay

All payments are made through automatic, monthly Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).  

When to pay

Fees are due on the first of each month (e.g. September 1).

Current fees

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Quick facts

  • Fees are in Canadian currency.
  • Fees are per child.
  • Fees are per month.
  • Fees are based on a full-time (Monday–Friday), full-day schedule unless otherwise stated.
  • Fees reflect the $10 a Day Child CareBC Program.
  • Fees reflect the Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI).

Fees for group child care

From birth to school age (Kindergarten)

EnrolmentMonthly feeFee type
Full day $200$10 a day

Fees for before-and-after-school care

Kindergarten and up

Professional development (Pro-D) days are included in the monthly fee (no additional cost for these days). During Winter and Spring break closures, additional costs apply.

Age groupEnrolmentUBC students and employees (Monthly fee)Non-UBC affiliated (Monthly fee)
KindergartenBefore-and-after-school$221$271
KindergartenAfter school only$308$358
Grades 1–3Before-and-after-school$426$476
Grades 1–3After school only$411$461
Grade 4 and upBefore-and-after-school$415$465
Grade 4 and upAfter school only$400$450
  • Rates are effective April 1, 2024

Fees for Summer program

Kindergarten and up

Professional development (Pro-D) days are included in the monthly fee (no additional cost for these days). During Winter and Spring break closures, additional costs apply.

Age GroupWeekly fee
Kindergarten$178
Grade 1 to 7$229
  • Rates are per week

FAQs

What is the deposit when I accept my offer?

A $200 deposit is required to officially accept a child care offer. Information about how to pay your deposit will be provided at the time of the offer. 

What happens if I have unpaid fees?

Please note that failure to pay any outstanding fees charged to you will result in the following:

  • Students: Your UBC account will be placed on financial hold.
  • Staff, faculty, graduated students and external families: we will be required to send your account to a collections agency.

When do I receive my tax receipt?

Child care fees are tax deductible when you file your annual income taxes. Receipts for income tax purposes are available each year at the end of February—for the previous year. For example, your receipt for fees paid in 2023 will be available by the end of February 2024.

Learn more about personal income tax in Canada.