(Effective September 2026)
REGISTRATION FEE
A $50.00 non–refundable registration fee is required for each family registering in the program per year. This fee is not applied to any month’s payment; it is strictly an administrative fee.
FEE PAYMENT
Families are required to provide post-dated cheques or a PAD (Pre-Authorized Debit) form for the entire school year at the time of registration. Cheques must be dated for the 1st of every month. Payments for individual PD Days, Drop-Ins, or any miscellaneous charges are made on the 15th of the following month by PAD, or cheque. TOPP KIDS does not accept cash payments.
Upon registration, all program fees are due and payable. Please refer to the current fee schedule for details on applicable fees. Families are responsible for ensuring that all payments are received on time.
Because enrollment spaces are limited and reserved specifically for your child, fees apply regardless of attendance. As such, fees cannot be waived or credited for absences due to illness, vacation, program closures, staggered entry, or any other reason. Credits are not available for missed days.
A non-refundable $50.00 per family registration fee is required at the time of registration or annual re-registration. This fee supports administrative costs and is not applied toward monthly program fees.
Monthly fees are due on the 1st day of each month and are collected by post-dated cheque or automatic withdrawal. If the 1st falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, payments will be processed on the next business day. TOPP KIDS deposit dates are always the 1st of the month; any payments made after this date will be applied to the next deposit period.
Program fees are not prorated for any reason. Fees are calculated on an annual basis and evenly divided across all months of care. Please note that December fees remain the same despite the annual program closure.
To ensure consistency and timely support, all fee-related questions or inquiries are managed through the TOPP KIDS Head Office (registrations@toppkids.com) and should not be directed to individual program sites.
The Alberta Family and Social Services Day Care Subsidy is available to families who may need financial assistance to help cover the cost of child care for children in Grades 1–6. Application forms and additional information can be found at www.child.gov.ab.ca.
Once a subsidy has been approved, families will receive a Subsidy Approval Letter. A copy of this letter must be emailed to registrations@toppkids.com as soon as it is received. Please note that subsidy information is not automatically shared with TOPP KIDS by the government, and we rely on families to provide this documentation before the first billing date to ensure fees are applied correctly.
Families receiving subsidy are required to provide post-dated cheques or pre-authorized debit (PAD) approval for the difference between the approved subsidy amount and the full program fee for each month of enrollment. Any remaining balance will be charged once subsidy funds are received by the program. Parents are responsible for ensuring that any outstanding balance is paid by the following Friday of that month.
If a full subsidy approval is not received, or if the approval does not appear on the subsidy claims system by your selected monthly billing date, the full program fee will be charged for the first month. Once approval is received, please email it to registrations@toppkids.com, and it will be added to your account.
Monthly subsidy claims are submitted at the beginning of the following month. Once subsidy payments for the previous month are received, any applicable credits or notices of outstanding balances will be issued to families.
It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to track and ensure their child meets the minimum required hours per month to qualify for the full subsidy amount, as eligibility and thresholds may vary by family.
To learn more about child care subsidies, please click HERE
The Affordability Grant is provided directly to TOPP KIDS to help further reduce child care fees for families enrolled in full-time KindiClub.
For children registered in full-time KindiClub, TOPP KIDS receives $821.25 per registered KindiClub space, which is applied to reduce monthly fees.
Please note:
This grant applies only to full-time KindiClub registrations.
Children in Kindergarten who attend before- and after-school care only (including programs at Prince of Wales, Coventry Hills, Maple Ridge, Evergreen, Copperfield, McKenzie Lake, Bayside, Auburn Bay, St. Mary’s, Bridlewood, Silver Springs, Heritage Heights, Meadow Ridge, and Holy Child) are not eligible, as they attend outside of full-time KindiClub hours.
Families using Drop-In care are not eligible for the Affordability Grant.
Any remaining fees or balances remain the responsibility of the family and will continue to be billed as usual on a month-to-month basis.
| FULL TIME | (10-month program / 100+ hours per month) | |
| Current Fee | $1,147.50 | |
| Affordability Grant | - $821.25 | |
| New Monthly Fee: | $326.25 | |
TOPP KIDS is pleased to offer the following discounts to eligible families:
Families with three or more children enrolled will receive a 10% sibling discount on program fees for the third child and any additional siblings enrolled in Out of School Care (OOSC). This discount applies to OOSC programs only. Drop-In care is not eligible for sibling discounts.
In recognition of our school partners, CBE, CCSD, FSD, and CTR teachers are eligible for a 15% discount on full-time and part-time program fees for children in Grades 1–6. Proof of employment for the current calendar year is required.
TOPP KIDS employees are also eligible for a child care discount. Details and eligibility requirements for employee discounts are outlined during the Employee Orientation.
To ensure the safety and well-being of children and staff, late pick-ups are tracked and addressed using a progressive approach.
Following a first late pick-up, families will receive a notice confirming the date and time.
A second late pick-up will result in a follow-up warning.
A third late pick-up will lead to a temporary suspension of care until a specified return date.
Any additional late pick-up after care resumes may result in termination of care.
We understand that unexpected situations can arise. Exceptions may be considered in the case of genuine emergencies; however, families must communicate with the program as soon as possible.
If you have questions, concerns, or believe a late pick-up was recorded in error, please contact registrations@toppkids.com.
TOPP KIDS recognizes that financial circumstances can change and is committed to working collaboratively with families whenever possible. If a financial challenge arises, families are encouraged to contact our team as soon as possible so that alternative payment arrangements may be discussed in advance.
All program fees are due on the 1st of each month, unless an approved payment plan has been arranged prior to the due date. If a payment is returned or declined (NSF), a $50.00 service charge will be applied to the account and the Payor will be notified. The outstanding balance must be remedied on or before the 15th of the month.
If payment is not received by the 15th, a $35.00 late fee will be applied, and the child’s enrollment may be temporarily suspended until all outstanding fees, including applicable service and late fees, are paid in full. TOPP KIDS will attempt to debit the outstanding balance, along with the following month’s fees, on the 1st of the next month using the provided Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) information.
Accounts with outstanding balances that remain unpaid for more than 30 days may result in termination of enrollment until the full balance owing has been cleared.
A $50.00 service charge will apply to each returned or NSF payment.
If a family chooses to withdraw from care at TOPP KIDS, a Child Care Withdrawal Notice Form must be submitted within the first five (5) calendar days of the month in order for care to end on the last calendar day of that same month.
Withdrawal forms received after the 5th of the month will be processed as notice for the end of the following month, and care will continue through that period.
All program fees remain due and payable through the end of the termination month and cannot be prorated for any reason. Please note that initial deposits are non-refundable.
Completed withdrawal forms should be emailed to registrations@toppkids.com.
Please also note the following important annual deadlines:
Enrollment changes for the current school year are not accepted after April 5th
Deadline for any September enrollment changes is August 5th
Annual child care tax receipts will be issued for all eligible child care expenses paid during the calendar year, in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) guidelines. Receipts will reflect payments received between January 1 and December 31 of the applicable tax year.
Receipts will be generated and delivered through the KinderLogix parent portal and distributed on the last day of February to the payor via the email address associated with their KinderLogix account. Tax receipts are issued based on payments received, not invoices issued or care scheduled.
Families are responsible for ensuring that all account information in KinderLogix—including legal names, addresses, and email details—is accurate prior to receipt issuance. Requests for corrections must be submitted promptly following distribution.
If you have questions regarding your annual tax receipt or require assistance accessing your documents through KinderLogix, our team is happy to support you.
