The Parkdale BASE Daycare Program is a day supervision service, organized outside class hours for kindergarten and elementary school students.
About the Daycare
- To ensure the safety and general well being of the children.
- To offer homework support after school to the students with an appropriate place in which to work.
- To encourage the development of social skills such as respect and co-operation to others.
- To set up activities and recreational projects that contribute to the children’s overall development.
Our daycare is in compliance with the Quebec Education Act and the bugetary rules of the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (MELS).
Daycare Staff
| Daycare Technician: | Filanthi Stavrianeas | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Activities
Upon completion of homework period the daycare also offers a variety of enriching extra-curricular activities in keeping with the needs and interests of the children. Daily activities are free of charge and supervised by qualified staff.
Children can participate in activities such as:
- Arts and Crafts
- Sports
- Filmmaking
- Journalism
- Dance
- Music
- Environmental Awareness
- Tennis
- Glee Club
Snack Program
In order to improve motivation, learning performance and concentration, the daycare provides students with a healthy nut-free snack. Students will develop healthy eating habits that will lead to living a healthier lifestyle.
Homework Period
Students are allotted specific time every day to begin their homework in a quiet and studious environment. Daycare educators are at hand to assist students with their assignments. Parents should still verify their child's homework at home.
Fee Structure
Effective July 1, 2026, the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (MEQ) has increased the regular daycare fee from $9.70 to $10.00 per day. The Daycare fee structure is based on the student’s status in the daycare: Regular, Sporadic or Occasional.
| Status | Fee |
|---|---|
| RegularRegular school day, for a maximum of 5 hours | $10.00/day |
| Pedagogical DayFor a total of 10 hours (additional activity fees may apply) | $16.50/day |
| Occasional – Morning PeriodRegular school day; pricing based on a maximum of $3.30/hr block | $3.05/day |
| Occasional – Afternoon PeriodRegular school day; pricing based on a maximum of $3.30/hr block | $11.00/day |
| Occasional – Lunch | Lunch fees are paid to the school. |
| SporadicRegular school day | Fees are based on the blocks the student attends (partial or full). |
Lunch Supervision Fees – Regular Students
| Attendance | Lunch Fees |
|---|---|
| 5 days/week | Included in the $10.00/day. |
| 4 days/week | Included in the $10.00/day for the 4 days. If the student attends only at lunchtime on the 5th day, lunch fees must be paid for the 5th day. |
| 3 days/week | Included in the $10.00/day for the 3 days. If the student attends only at lunchtime on the 4th and 5th days, lunch fees must be paid for those days. |
| 2 days/week | Included in the $10.00/day for the 2 days. If the student attends only at lunchtime on the 3rd, 4th and 5th days, lunch fees must be paid for those days. |
| 1 day/week | Included in the $10.00/day for the 1 day. If the student attends only at lunchtime on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th days, lunch fees must be paid for those days. |
Definitions
Regular: A student who is registered and attending Daycare for a minimum of 1 to 5 days a week and a minimum of 2 periods per day. This applies to students who attend on a weekly basis, following a fixed schedule.
Sporadic: A student who is registered and attending Daycare for one period a day (AM, LUNCH or PM). Please note that the lunch period is considered a block. A sporadic student is also someone who is registered and attends on a pedagogical day.
Occasional: A student who is registered but does not have a forecasted attendance and does not attend on a weekly basis. Daycare services are needed for emergency purposes. The parent/guardian must give the daycare a 24-hour notice when possible and keep in mind that it is not a guarantee that their child(ren) will be put in the same daycare group as their classmates.
