Sibling discount

Sibling discounts are automatically calculated for children with the same legal residence. This discount applies across preschool, primary school, and after-school programs. Sibling discount on day care fees is 100% for each child beyond the first. Sibling discounts on food are 100% for every child after the first two.

How is the sibling discount calculated?

A sibling discount is automatically calculated for children from the same legal residence. This discount applies to both stays and meals and is calculated as follows:

Day care fee discount for siblings

Applies to services provided by day parents, independent and City-run preschools, primary schools, and after-school programs. For every child after the first, there is a 100% discount off the day care fee for the same number of hours that the younger child attends.

Meal fee discount for siblings

Applies to services provided by independent and City-run preschools, primary schools, and after-school programs. The discount is 100% if there are two or more registered children.

Sibling discounts for optional care days

Families receive a 50% sibling discount on optional care day fees for a younger sibling and a 100% discount for a third child.

Sibling discounts for children in split custody

Families with split custody arrangements can still apply for a sibling discount. Submit your application form to the Department of Education & Youth.

Example

Here's an example of how to calculate the sibling discount.

Example 1

Child Type of care Discounts
Youngest child Day parent No discount, full rate is paid.
Middle child Preschool A 100% sibling discount on the day care fees is given for the same number of hours that the youngest child attends. A fee is paid for meals.
Oldest child After-school program and school lunch A 100% sibling discount on the day care fees for the after-school program. A fee is paid for the afternoon snack and school meals through the school lunch program.
Three children are in care. One child is with a day parent, the second child is in preschool, and the third child is in an after-school program and school lunch program.

Example 2

Child Type of care Discounts
Youngest child Day parent No discount, full rate is paid.
Middle child Preschool A 100% sibling discount on the day care fees is given for the same number of hours that the youngest child attends. A fee is paid for meals.
Oldest child Preschool A 100% sibling discount on day care fees is given for the same number of hours that the middle child attends. A fee is paid for meals.
Three children are in care. One child with a day parent, two in preschool.

Example 3

Child Type of care Discounts
Youngest child Preschool No discount, full rate is paid
Middle child Preschool A 100% sibling discount on the day care fees is given for the same number of hours that the youngest child attends. A fee is paid for meals.
Oldest child After-school program and school lunch A 100% sibling discount on the day care fee and meal costs.
Three children are in care. Two children are in preschool, one in an after-school program and school lunch program.

Example 4

Child Type of care Discounts
Youngest child Preschool No discount, full rate is paid.
Middle child After-school program and school lunch A 100% sibling discount on the day care fees for the after-school program. A fee is paid for the afternoon snack and school meals
Oldest child School meals There is a 100% sibling discount on school meals.
Three children are in care. One child in preschool, one in an after-school and school lunch program, and one just in the school lunch program.