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Looking for a safe and engaging environment for your children on PD days, weekends, and holidays? Try The Beacons’ Creche and Preschool’s Extended Day Program. Our program is registered with the Ministry of Education, and we offer fun and educational activities aligned with Ontario’s ‘How Does Learning Happen (HDLH)’ model. We provide flexible options, including full-day participation and extended hours on PD days and holidays. We have limited spaces available, so register your child today!
Beacons’ Before and After School daycare Program is fully licensed and registered with the Ministry of Education.
Children will be engaged in educational games and activities including parachute play, dramatic play, songs, stories, organized sports, crafts, and science experiments.
Activities will be planned based on the Elect model and will compliment current curriculum being taught in the school system.
Before- and After-School in Beacons Creche & Preschool’ serves children in JK through grade 6. Before-school programming hours are 7:15-8:30am, after-school programming hours are 3:00-6:00pm, all on school days of the OCDSB and OCSB calendar. Parents have the option of registering for mornings, afternoons – or both! Fees are prepaid to the BCP on a monthly basis.
We are delighted to present you with a program specifically designed to cater to your children’s educational and entertainment needs during PD Days, seasonal holidays (Spring break, Winter break, Summer break), and weekends. BCP’s programs Our program is registered with the Ministry of Education, and we offer fun and educational activities aligned with Ontario’s ‘How Does Learning Happen (HDLH)’ model, and are thoughtfully curated for children from JK to Grade 6 and provide core day participation from 8:30 am-3:00 pm and extended hours from 7:15-8:30 am and 3:00-6:00 pm. We are confident that our program is the best choice for your child’s overall growth and development.
Our programs aim to engage children in fun clubs that offer practical skills, preparing them for future success. Our highly experienced professionals provide top-notch homework support and tutoring services to ensure your child’s academic excellence. In addition to this, our facility offers an assortment of toys and resources for your child’s enjoyment. We also organize exciting events, including movies, nature walks, splash pads, structured sports, and more, to keep your children engaged and entertained.
We follow the P-D and closure days identified in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) calendars. Our programs provide a secure and enjoyable environment for your child’s well-being.
We want to remind you that spaces in our program are limited, and we encourage you to act quickly to avoid disappointment. Registering your child for our program is an excellent way to keep them engaged and entertained during their free time. Trust us to provide your child with the best care and entertainment.
Thank you for considering BCP for your child’s development and entertainment needs.
Note: parents of children not currently registered in Beacons Creche & Preschool’ must review the Parent Handbook before attending and fill out the relevant registration forms.
P-D Day Programs
The BCP offers quality programming – that means fun – during PA Days!
We follow the PA Days identified in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and OCSB calendar. Families may select core day participation (8:30am-3:00pm) and / or extended hours (7:15-8:30am; 3:00-6:00pm).
Spaces are limited. JK to grade 6.
Note: parents of children not currently registered in Beacons Creche & Preschool’ must review the Parent Handbook before attending and fill out a registration form for our Before and After School program.
Is this a licensed child care program?
Does my child have to attend a particular school in order to register?
What ages do you accept?
Must my child attend full-time?
What about PA Days?
How do I pay fees?
What should my child bring to the before- and after-school program?
What are Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD)?
Who oversees PAD?
What is a ‘Personal’ PAD?
Is this a licensed child care program?
Is this a licensed child care program?
Does my child have to attend a particular school in order to register?
Does my child have to attend a particular school in order to register?
What ages do you accept?
What ages do you accept?
Must my child attend full-time?
Registration in before-school programming is restricted to full-time (5 mornings per week). However in the after-school portion, we have both full-time and part-time options (either 5 days per week, 3 days per week or 2 days per week) available! Parents must select their days of the week at time of registration.
What about PA Days?
Before- and After-School in Manor Park’ is offered only on school days according to the OCDSB and OCSB calendar. However, parents are offered optional child care for non-school days at an additional cost.
How do I pay fees?
Automatic monthly bank withdrawals via Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD) are available as a safe, easy and reliable alternate payment option to post-dated cheques or cash. Information found here. Families selecting cheque payment, must provide post-dated cheques for the term of their registration before their registration is accepted.
What should my child bring to the before- and after-school program?
What should my child bring to the before- and after-school program?
What are Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD)?
Pre-authorized debits (PAD) are a convenient way to pay fees for ‘Before- and after school in Beacons Creche and Preschool (BCP). Instead of providing the BCP with post-dated cheques, you give permission to have your bank account debited when the fees are due. Sometimes PADs are called ‘direct debit’, ‘pre-authorized chequing’ (PAC), ‘pre-authorized withdrawals’, or ‘pre-authorized payments’ (PAP).
Who oversees PAD?
Payments Canada and its participant financial institutions have established terms and conditions found in Rule H1 for the processing of PADs to ensure proper authorization and protect against improper withdrawals. Please note: recurring charges to credit cards are not considered PADs and aren’t covered by Rule H1. https://payments.ca/guide/pre-authorized-debits-
What is a ‘Personal’ PAD?
Personal PADs are automated payments from a customer’s bank account for the goods or services purchased. Fees for ‘Before- and After-School in BCP are examples of personal services purchased.
But I don’t do my banking online, and I don’t have a credit card, and I don’t have a debit card! Do Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD) still apply to me?
How does it work?
Can I pay for an extra day of attendance, PA Days, or late pick-up fees through my PAD?
What if there is a mistake in the amount debited?
Ooops – there were insufficient funds in my bank account! What happens?
How do I cancel my PAD?
I have not provided thirty (30) days written notice of my cancellation before the next debit! What happens?
If I cancel my PAD agreement, does this mean that my child is withdrawn from your program?
What happens for July and August when ‘Before- and After-School in BCP’ are closed?
Is signing a PAD agreement mandatory?
I have questions! How do I get answers?
But I don’t do my banking online, and I don’t have a credit card, and I don’t have a debit card! Do Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD) still apply to me?
But I don’t do my banking online, and I don’t have a credit card, and I don’t have a debit card! Do Pre-Authorized Debits (PAD) still apply to me?
How does it work?
Begin by registering your child(ren) in either ‘Before- and After-School in BCP in order to establish your monthly fee. Next review and sign a PAD agreement with the BCP. You are the ‘Payor’ and the BCP is the ‘Payee’. The agreement is completed on paper and the signed original must be submitted to the BCP office. The PAD agreement can be found on beaconscrechepre-school.ca or in paper format from the BCP office, or we will email it to you. Account.
Can I pay for an extra day of attendance, PA Days, or late pick-up fees through my PAD?
Can I pay for an extra day of attendance, PA Days, or late pick-up fees through my PAD?
What if there is a mistake in the amount debited?
Your PAD agreement with the BCP informs you that, as a Payor, you have certain recourse rights if any debit does not comply with this agreement. For example, you have the right to receive reimbursement for any debit that is not authorized or not consistent with your PAD. If you think that there is a problem, please contact us first to work it out. Otherwise, you have ninety (90) days from the date of the withdrawal to report an incorrect or unauthorized debit to your financial institution. More information about your recourse rights is available through your financial institution or Payment Canada at cdnpay.ca
Ooops – there were insufficient funds in my bank account! What happens?
We understand the mistakes happen sometimes. The BCP will resubmit your fees one more time within thirty (30) days of the attempted withdrawal and for the exact same amount. Fees associated with a returned PAD will be charged to you as a sporadic one-time payment and you will be notified in writing at least ten (10) days in advance of the amount of the payment.
How do I cancel my PAD?
Your PAD agreement requires thirty (30) days written notice to the BCP that you are revoking (cancelling) your authorization to debit your bank account. Written notice may be provided via email, registered mail, or prepaid courier. You may use the sample Cancellation of PAD form provided here.
I have not provided thirty (30) days written notice of my cancellation before the next debit! What happens?
Upon receipt of written notice clearly instructing the BCP to cease issuing PADs, or otherwise revoking your PAD, the MPCC will cancel the PAD within thirty (30) days from the receipt of notice. And, the BCP will not issue any further PADs against you until a new PAD Agreement is signed.
If I cancel my PAD agreement, does this mean that my child is withdrawn from your program?
No. PAD is simply a method of fee payment. By cancelling your PAD agreement you have not withdrawn from ‘Before- and After-School in BCP’. You must arrange to pay fees to the BCP by post-dated cheque or in cash. BCP refund policies for withdrawal from a program apply.
What happens for July and August when ‘Before- and After-School in BCP’ are closed?
No fees will be withdrawn from your bank account. When you register your child again for the new school year beginning in September, a new PAD agreement will be provided as a payment option with your registration package.
Is signing a PAD agreement mandatory?
No. There is no obligation to pay fees via PAD. The PAD is the preferred method of payment because it is secure, reliable, and easy. Fee payments may continue to be made by post-date cheque or in cash.
I have questions! How do I get answers?
You may contact us at the BCP in person 4275 Innes Road, by phone (6136211678), or email (admin@beaconscrecheandpre-school.ca). A visit to Payments Canada, cdnpay.ca, may provide you with the information you need. And of course your financial institution is available to help you.
Call Us
613-621-1678
Email Us
admin@beacons
crecheandpre-school.ca.
Address
4275 Innes Road, Unit 108
Orleans, ON K1E 2S9
Hours
Office Hours (9:00am to 3:00pm)
Childcare Centre (7:00am to 6:00pm)
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