Yes. This is a fee-based program.

The fee will be set by the provider. Depending on your household income, you may be eligible to receive subsidy to reduce the cost.

For more information on Child Care Subsidy and to see if you are eligible, visit https://novascotia.ca/ChildCareSubsidy/.

To be considered eligible for subsidy, your child must be registered in any licensed child care centre in the province or the Nova Scotia Before and After Program. A list of Nova Scotia Before and After Program providers is available online:

https://www.ednet.ns.ca/bap/locations

The provider will determine the program hours, but they based on family need. Typically, programs start at 7am and end between 5 and 6pm.

The program will operate with the school schedule. If the school is closed for professional development days, holidays or storm days, the program will not run.

Busing begins and ends outside the Nova Scotia Before and After Program hours. As a result, buses will not arrive at school on time to access the before program and will leave before the after program begins.

Children and students in the program will receive a snack every day. Families do not need to pack food or toys. Families will need to make sure their child has appropriate clothing for outdoor play.

We encourage providers to work with families to meet their needs where and when possible. This will be an operational decision of the provider. Please discuss program options directly with the provider delivering the program at your school.