Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions.

All our facilities operate from 7:45am-4:45pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of statutory holidays.

Our fee structure is as follows:

Pandora
0 - 18 months:
$1066
19 - 36 months:
$936
37 months - 5 years:
$752
Aldersmith / Phoenix
0 - 18 months:
$866
19 - 36 months:
$736
37 months - 5 years:
$546

* These fees are after the CCFRI (Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative).

We do accept ACCB (Affordable Child Care Benefit), if you are qualified.

While the exact timings vary slightly across our different programs, the flow of the day generally includes the following:

  • Drop-off / Free Play
  • AM Snack
  • Outdoor Time
  • Lunch
  • Nap / Quiet Time
  • PM Snack
  • Free Play / Pick-up

Other activities, such as **circle/story time** and **art/craft activities**, are integrated throughout the day, depending on the specific age group and educational program.

The staff to child ratio for infant and toddler care is 1:4. All the infant and toddler programs at Maple Tree have 12 children with 3 educators. For 3-5 years old, the ratio is 1:8.

We are play-based and often child-led. We strongly believe that children learn best through play! We do early literacy through stories, songs, circle time, etc.