This Agreement is between Joyful Learning Center Ltd. and the Family and is reviewed annually. If there are any changes, a new updated agreement will be given to the Family. Families will be notified in writing a minimum of two weeks in advance.
Contract Effective Date:
Date of Enrolment: (The first day in our ASP)
This contract is between (herein called the Family) and Joyful Learning Center Ltd.
1. REGISTERED CHILDREN
Services will be provided for the following child(ren):
Child 1:
Child 2 (Optional):
Child 3 (Optional):
2. HOURS OF OPERATION
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After School Program: 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Day Camp: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Contracted Days: Monday to Friday (5 days a week)
3. FEE STRUCTURE & PAYMENT POLICIES
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Reservation Fee: Parents will pay a Reservation Fee $300 prior to the child's start date, and due the day this Agreement is signed. The amount will be credited toward the final month of the Joyful after school program. The Reservation Fee is non-refundable if Families decide not to bring their child after this agreement has been made.
Reservation Fee Paid on:
Amount: $ 300 *Must be applied to final month’s fees
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After School Daily Fee: $25 / session.
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Class Fees: $15 / session (Art / Clay / English / Robotics / Math / Mandarin).
The discounted price of $14 per session is available only to after-school members who book before June 5, 2026.
- Class Fee (VEX IQ ): $30 / session (1.5h)
Teacher recommendation required
- Day Camp Daily Fee: $65. The discounted price of $59 is available only to after school members who apply before the 25th of each month. Fees are subject to review and change. Parents will be informed 4-week's in advance. Invoices are issued on the 25th of each month. Cancellations must be made before invoicing. No refunds after invoicing. No pro-rated refunds will be given for any camp days that are missed due to illness or vacation.
Fees To Be Paid: Monthly**
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** To be paid no later than the last day of the previous month.
Method of Payment: Internet Bank Transfer
Internet Bank Transfer address: learning@joyfulkidsland.com
Transfer must remark your child(ren)’s name
4. ATTENDANCE & LATE FEES
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Late Payment: A late payment of $15 per day will be charged for fees not paid by the first day of each month. This late payment fee must be paid at the same time as the next monthly fee in order to bring the account into balance. If the outstanding balance remains unpaid for one week, Joyful Learning Center will contact the Family regarding the matter.
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Late Pick-Up: A late pick up fee is $5 from 5:30-6:00pm for each day. After 6:00pm you will be charged $15 per half hour. This late pick-up fee must be paid at the same time as the next monthly fee.
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Sick Days: Families are responsible to pay regular fees on a scheduled day if your child must stay home due to illness, unless an official medical statement issued by a doctor is provided.
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Snow Days: On regularly scheduled ASP days, all regular fees and class fees remain payable regardless of attendance. This includes, but is not limited to:school closures due to weather, families choosing to keep children at home due to weather conditions, and weather-related closures of Joyful Learning Center.
No refunds, credits, or make-up days will be provided for absences or closures caused by weather.
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Holidays: Joyful Learning Center is closed on the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Family Day (February), Good Friday, Canada Day, Labour Day, Christmas Day.
**If any of these days fall on a Saturday or Sunday, it will be closed on the Monday immediately following the weekend. **
5. TERMINATION POLICIES
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Families agree to provide 4 weeks' written notice of their intent to terminate this agreement, including class participation. Commencing on the first Monday after written notice is received. Fees are due as normal during the notice period.
The Family is responsible for paying for these weeks as long as care is provided. If the Family finds alternate care before the end of the termination period, they are released from this agreement. If notice is not given or the child is not in attendance during the final weeks after notice is given, the final fees are still due. If Families are in compliance with the Handbook of Policies and Procedures, Provider will issue a credit using the paid Reservation Fee.
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A non-refundable Reservation Fee $300 is due upon confirmation of registration. This deposit will go toward the final month’s tuition.
Joyful Learning Center reserves the right to issue an immediate Termination of this contract based on individual situations or circumstances, such as lack of compliance with Parent Handbook, disregard to payment policies, disrespect, physical or verbal abuse of any person or property on the premises, serious illness of Provider or Provider's family member, or false information given by parent.
6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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Power outage: Families are required to pick up their children from Joyful Learning Center if the power remains out for longer than three (3) hours.
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School Closures: If applicable, contact Joyful Learning Center to confirm they can pick up your child(ren) when the school closes during the day. Joyful Learning Center may not be always available due to other circumstances.
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Fire: There is fire extinguishers located in Joyful Learning Center, strategically placed for convenient accessibility. If there is a fire that cannot be extinguished quickly, the children will be evacuated immediately before calling 911.
7. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & SIGNATURES
- Family agrees to comply with all policies in the Parent Handbook and Agreement.
- Family agrees to pay all fees associated with any collection of unpaid debt.
- Family acknowledges that lack of enforcement of a Policy by Provider does not mean that Policy is no longer in effect.
- Joyful Learning Center will give parent a minimum 4-week's notice of any fee or policy change.
This agreement contains the entire understanding between both parties and supersedes any prior understandings and/or written or oral agreements between them. Any agreement hereafter shall not change nor terminate this agreement, unless it is in writing and signed by both parties.