How do I register with Almosthome?
Please visit our waitlist page if you are interested in registering with Almosthome!
Once your application is accepted the main office will be in touch to help you through the enrollment process. A non-refundable registration fee of $250 will be invoiced to you, along with an invoice to pre-pay the first month of care. Payment of these invoices secures your child's space in care and once we have these, the registration process is complete, your child is ready to start with Almosthome.
If a family pays the $250 registration fee and leaves Almosthome Childcare before starting care, the fee will not be refunded. 2 months notice is required for withdrawal of care, even if care has not started.
Do you offer part-time or half day options?
Almosthome exclusively offers full time care to ages 10 months to 5 years of age. We do not offer part time options, or half day options.
What are your hours of operation?
Almosthome is open from 7:00am to 5:00pm. You can have your child in care for a maximum of 9 hours. Please note drop off is between 7:00-9:30 am, and pick up is between 2:30-5:00pm.
What are your fees?
Our fees are dependent on the age of your child and the location which you are registering. We are proud to offer our parents the CCFRI (fee reduction initiative), this will be automatically deducted from your monthly tuition. We also accept ACCB (affordable childcare benefit). The fees listed below are the total amount, followed by the monthly parent portion, after the fee reduction amounts ($900 for children 0-36 months and $545 for children 36 months+). These fees are subject to change depending on CCFRI contract renewals each year in April, should Almosthome lose CCFRI funding, parents are responsible for the entire fee amount.
*Fees are only updated once approved by the CCFRI program, for estimates of upcoming increases, please contact the main office*
SEASIDE - 5229 Sooke Road
0-18 Months $1797 (Monthly parent portion $897)
18-36 Months $1745 (Monthly parent portion $845)
LUXTON - 1040 Marwood Avenue
30-36 Months $1645 (Monthly parent portion $790)
3-5 Years $1185 (Monthly parent portion $671)
GOLDSTREAM - 999 Goldstream Avenue
0-18 Months $1797 (Monthly parent portion $822)
18-36 Months $1745 (Monthly parent portion $820)
GORDON - 935 Goldstream Avenue
30-36 Months $1694 (Monthly parent portion $794)
3-5 Years $1206 (Monthly parent portion $661)
STRAWBERRY HILL - 3897 Holland Avenue
0-18 Months $1797 (Monthly parent portion $897)
18-36 Months $1745 (Monthly parent portion $845)
3-5 Years $1136 (Monthly parent portion $591)
MOSAIC - 2946 Tillicum Road
0-18 Months $1777 (Monthly parent portion $877)
18-36 Months $1775 (Monthly parent portion $875)
TILLICUM - 2964 Tillicum Road
30-36 Months $1693 (Monthly parent portion $838)
3-5 Years $1177 (Monthly parent portion $663)
SHADY CREEK - 7180 East Saanich Road
30-36 Months $1692 (Monthly parent portion $792)
3-5 Years $1196 (Monthly parent portion $651)
How do I pay for tuition?
Almosthome Childcare processes tuition payments via direct withdrawal from a bank account or credit card through our Childcare management software. Credit card payments are subject to a 2.9%+$.50 fee on each transaction PAD payments are subject to a 0.1%+$.50 fee on each transaction, up to a maximum of $5. Automatic payments may be turned on to ensure tuition payments are made on time.
Tuition payments are paid at the beginning of the month on the 1st. If payments are not received, late charges will apply at the rate of $30. If payment has not been received by the 4th of the month, care will be suspended until payment is made, and potential loss of space in the program.
What is famming?
Famming, also known as gradual entry, is the process of entering your child into the facility in such a way that your child can develop a positive relationship with the staff and students before starting full-time care.
Example Famming Schedule:
Preschool Visits
Day 1 - 2 hour morning visit during free-play
Day 2 - 1/2 day visit including morning snack & lunch
Day 3 - Full day visit with an early pickup (3pm)
Infant Visits
Day 1 - 30 min-1 hour visit during morning free-play
Day 2 - 1 hour-2 hour visit during morning free-play and snack
Day 3 - 2-4 hour visit including morning free-play, snack and lunch
Day 4 - 4-6 hour visit including morning free-play, snack, lunch and afternoon snack
Gradual entry can be different for each child dependent on their needs. Staff will discuss visit times with you prior to your child's start date. We aim to make the transition into care a positive experience, and will not push for longer visits until your child is ready.
Please bring a snack and/or lunch for your child depending on the length of the famming visit. If your child is not potty-trained, please provide diapers and any additional diapering materials they may need.
What do I need to bring on my child’s first day?
Can I bring toys for my child?
We do not encourage children to bring toys from home as these items can be lost or misplaced and can cause conflict between children. Almosthome Childcare is not responsible for lost, broken, or misplaced toys.
What is an all weather center?
An all weather center means we go outside in all weather and seasons throughout the year. Make sure to pack appropriate clothing for your child, and have extra clothing on hand at the center in case they need to change. There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing :)
Does Almosthome provide food?
Almosthome does not provide food for your child. Make sure to pack a balanced lunch and two healthy snacks for your child every day that they are in care. Any food that your child does not consume in care will be sent home, we do not throw out food so you are easily able to monitor your child's intake.
Does my child have to take naps?
Napping is part of our daily schedule in the infant/toddler program. However, as children get older we recognize that not all children nap or need to nap. In the 3-5 age programs we offer quiet time where children have the opportunity to nap depending on the parent’s preferences and the child’s needs. Children who do not nap have the option of bed bags, puzzles and other mat toys. Education television is offered for Max. 30 min in the 3-5 centers at the end of the quiet time only. If you do not wish your child to view the television please inform your Teacher.
Do I have to pay for holidays and closures?
Almosthome closes on statutory holidays, two staff development days, one week of spring break in March, one week of summer break in August and for two weeks of winter break. As your tuition is paid monthly, you will not be reimbursed for these days and are expected to find alternate care.
Have any other questions? Our parent package offers great information! You can also email us at [email protected]
Please visit our waitlist page if you are interested in registering with Almosthome!
Once your application is accepted the main office will be in touch to help you through the enrollment process. A non-refundable registration fee of $250 will be invoiced to you, along with an invoice to pre-pay the first month of care. Payment of these invoices secures your child's space in care and once we have these, the registration process is complete, your child is ready to start with Almosthome.
If a family pays the $250 registration fee and leaves Almosthome Childcare before starting care, the fee will not be refunded. 2 months notice is required for withdrawal of care, even if care has not started.
Do you offer part-time or half day options?
Almosthome exclusively offers full time care to ages 10 months to 5 years of age. We do not offer part time options, or half day options.
What are your hours of operation?
Almosthome is open from 7:00am to 5:00pm. You can have your child in care for a maximum of 9 hours. Please note drop off is between 7:00-9:30 am, and pick up is between 2:30-5:00pm.
What are your fees?
Our fees are dependent on the age of your child and the location which you are registering. We are proud to offer our parents the CCFRI (fee reduction initiative), this will be automatically deducted from your monthly tuition. We also accept ACCB (affordable childcare benefit). The fees listed below are the total amount, followed by the monthly parent portion, after the fee reduction amounts ($900 for children 0-36 months and $545 for children 36 months+). These fees are subject to change depending on CCFRI contract renewals each year in April, should Almosthome lose CCFRI funding, parents are responsible for the entire fee amount.
*Fees are only updated once approved by the CCFRI program, for estimates of upcoming increases, please contact the main office*
SEASIDE - 5229 Sooke Road
0-18 Months $1797 (Monthly parent portion $897)
18-36 Months $1745 (Monthly parent portion $845)
LUXTON - 1040 Marwood Avenue
30-36 Months $1645 (Monthly parent portion $790)
3-5 Years $1185 (Monthly parent portion $671)
GOLDSTREAM - 999 Goldstream Avenue
0-18 Months $1797 (Monthly parent portion $822)
18-36 Months $1745 (Monthly parent portion $820)
GORDON - 935 Goldstream Avenue
30-36 Months $1694 (Monthly parent portion $794)
3-5 Years $1206 (Monthly parent portion $661)
STRAWBERRY HILL - 3897 Holland Avenue
0-18 Months $1797 (Monthly parent portion $897)
18-36 Months $1745 (Monthly parent portion $845)
3-5 Years $1136 (Monthly parent portion $591)
MOSAIC - 2946 Tillicum Road
0-18 Months $1777 (Monthly parent portion $877)
18-36 Months $1775 (Monthly parent portion $875)
TILLICUM - 2964 Tillicum Road
30-36 Months $1693 (Monthly parent portion $838)
3-5 Years $1177 (Monthly parent portion $663)
SHADY CREEK - 7180 East Saanich Road
30-36 Months $1692 (Monthly parent portion $792)
3-5 Years $1196 (Monthly parent portion $651)
How do I pay for tuition?
Almosthome Childcare processes tuition payments via direct withdrawal from a bank account or credit card through our Childcare management software. Credit card payments are subject to a 2.9%+$.50 fee on each transaction PAD payments are subject to a 0.1%+$.50 fee on each transaction, up to a maximum of $5. Automatic payments may be turned on to ensure tuition payments are made on time.
Tuition payments are paid at the beginning of the month on the 1st. If payments are not received, late charges will apply at the rate of $30. If payment has not been received by the 4th of the month, care will be suspended until payment is made, and potential loss of space in the program.
What is famming?
Famming, also known as gradual entry, is the process of entering your child into the facility in such a way that your child can develop a positive relationship with the staff and students before starting full-time care.
Example Famming Schedule:
Preschool Visits
Day 1 - 2 hour morning visit during free-play
Day 2 - 1/2 day visit including morning snack & lunch
Day 3 - Full day visit with an early pickup (3pm)
Infant Visits
Day 1 - 30 min-1 hour visit during morning free-play
Day 2 - 1 hour-2 hour visit during morning free-play and snack
Day 3 - 2-4 hour visit including morning free-play, snack and lunch
Day 4 - 4-6 hour visit including morning free-play, snack, lunch and afternoon snack
Gradual entry can be different for each child dependent on their needs. Staff will discuss visit times with you prior to your child's start date. We aim to make the transition into care a positive experience, and will not push for longer visits until your child is ready.
Please bring a snack and/or lunch for your child depending on the length of the famming visit. If your child is not potty-trained, please provide diapers and any additional diapering materials they may need.
What do I need to bring on my child’s first day?
- A spill proof cup for water only (no juice/milk please in preschools)
- A backpack to bring lunch, correspondences and artwork home
- 2 healthy snacks and a well-balanced lunch everyday
- A small blanket, crib sheet and stuffed animal for quiet time
- 2 complete changes of clothes
- A pair of inside, hard sole shoes or slippers
- Rubber Boots and rain wear (all season)
- Snow Boots, snow suit, toque and mitts (winter)
- Sunscreen, water shoes, towel, bathing suit (summer)
Can I bring toys for my child?
We do not encourage children to bring toys from home as these items can be lost or misplaced and can cause conflict between children. Almosthome Childcare is not responsible for lost, broken, or misplaced toys.
What is an all weather center?
An all weather center means we go outside in all weather and seasons throughout the year. Make sure to pack appropriate clothing for your child, and have extra clothing on hand at the center in case they need to change. There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing :)
Does Almosthome provide food?
Almosthome does not provide food for your child. Make sure to pack a balanced lunch and two healthy snacks for your child every day that they are in care. Any food that your child does not consume in care will be sent home, we do not throw out food so you are easily able to monitor your child's intake.
Does my child have to take naps?
Napping is part of our daily schedule in the infant/toddler program. However, as children get older we recognize that not all children nap or need to nap. In the 3-5 age programs we offer quiet time where children have the opportunity to nap depending on the parent’s preferences and the child’s needs. Children who do not nap have the option of bed bags, puzzles and other mat toys. Education television is offered for Max. 30 min in the 3-5 centers at the end of the quiet time only. If you do not wish your child to view the television please inform your Teacher.
Do I have to pay for holidays and closures?
Almosthome closes on statutory holidays, two staff development days, one week of spring break in March, one week of summer break in August and for two weeks of winter break. As your tuition is paid monthly, you will not be reimbursed for these days and are expected to find alternate care.
Have any other questions? Our parent package offers great information! You can also email us at [email protected]
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