Daycare fees and subsidies in Cloverdale, Surrey, in plain language.
Childcare pricing in BC is confusing. Here's ours, straight.
Book a Tour| Infant | Toddler | Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full monthly fee | $1,633 | $1,626 | $1,240 |
| What most families pay after CCFRI reduction | $788 | $781 | $733 |
Playbox participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative; the reduction is applied automatically at the centre. Figures shown are typical full-time amounts and confirmed at your tour.
Registration fee: $150 (one-time, non-refundable, and this is what holds your child's spot).
Weekend program: $125.
The Affordable Child Care Benefit
On top of CCFRI, the Affordable Child Care Benefit can reduce fees further. Some families pay little or nothing. Eligibility is based on family income (roughly, households under ~$111,000 may qualify). We'll help you check in five minutes at your tour.
Read about the Affordable Child Care Benefit on gov.bc.ca →Payment: monthly pre-authorized debit on the 1st. Deposit + registration handled online after your tour.
Daycare fee questions
Is CCFRI automatic?
Yes. Playbox participates in BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI), and the reduction is applied automatically at the centre.
Can I get the Affordable Child Care Benefit too?
Yes. On top of CCFRI, the Affordable Child Care Benefit can reduce fees further. Eligibility is based on family income, and we'll help you check at your tour.
Is Playbox a $10 a Day site?
No. Playbox participates in CCFRI, so the reduction comes off your monthly fee automatically. Most families pay $733 to $788 a month after CCFRI, and the Affordable Child Care Benefit can lower it further.
What is CCFRI?
CCFRI is BC's Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative. The province pays funding to licensed child care providers that take part, and the provider applies it directly to parents' monthly fees, so you pay less without filing a separate application. At Playbox the reduction is applied automatically at the centre.
What does it cost to hold a spot?
A one-time, non-refundable $150 registration fee holds your child's spot.
How do I pay?
Monthly pre-authorized debit on the 1st. Deposit and registration are handled online after your tour.
See exactly what you'd pay.
We'll walk through fees and your subsidy eligibility at your tour.