4910 59 Street
Red Deer, AB T4N 2N1
403 347 0022
First Steps & Beyond
Daycare
First Steps Elementary Academy
firststepselementaryacademy.ca
Tuition Fees 2024-2025
Payment Policies
3 Payment Option
Program of Interest:
Pre-School M/W/F 9:00 - 11:30 *
Pre-School M/W/F 12:30 - 3:00 *
Pre-School T/Th 9:00 - 11:30 *
Pre-School T/Th 12:30 - 3:00 *
Pre-School T/Th 9:00 - 3:00
Pre-School M/W/F 9:00 - 3:00 *
Pre-School M - F 9:00 - 3:00 *
Pre-Kinders M/W/F 9:00 - 11:30
Pre-Kinders M/W/F 12:30 - 3:00
Pre-Kinders T/Th 9:00 - 11:30
Pre-Kinders T/Th 12:30 - 3:00
Pre-Kinders M/W/F 9:00 - 3:00 *
Pre-Kinders T/Th 9:00 - 3:00
Pre-Kinders M - F 9:00 - 3:00 *
Full Year Tuition
$2120.00
$2120.00
$1393.00
$1393.00
$4414.00
$3489.00
$2175.00
$4299.00
$4299.00
$3001.00
$3001.00
$3930.00
$4414.00
$2347.00
Sept. 01
$882.00
$882.00
$639.00
$639.00
$1646.00
$1338.00
$900.00
$1608.00
$1608.00
$1175.00
$1175.00
$1485.00
$1164.00
$958.00
Dec. 01
$707.00
$707.00
$464.00
$464.00
$1471.00
$1163.00
$725.00
$1433.00
$1433.00
$1000.00
$1000.00
$1310.00
$1471.00
$783.00
Mar. 01
$707.00
$707.00
$464.00
$464.00
$1471.00
$1163.00
$725.00
$1433.00
$1433.00
$1000.00
$1000.00
$1310.00
$1471.00
$783.00
The programs followed by the * are eligible for the Affordability Grant. The figures above reflect the deduction. You may also qualify for subsidy. Subsidy applications can be found at applychildcaresubsidy.alberta.ca
The registration deadline for the new school year is April 1, 2024.
A non-refundable $300.00 registration fee per student, post dated for February 15, 2024 is due along with the completed registration form.
If the registration form and deposit are not received on or before the due date a seat cannot be reserved for your child in the new school year.
Families and students can secure a placement for the new school year by submitting the Tuition Agreement and a $300.00 registration fee by February 15, 2024. Students who submit forms and cheques after this date will be placed on a waiting list.
First Steps and Beyond incurs operating expenses on a continuous basis throughout the year. When a student is registered, a place is reserved for the full school year. Upon a withdrawal, 50% of the tuition will be refunded. Students are registered upon receipt of Tuition Agreement and deposit.
Three Payment Options Are Available
Option 1 - Full payment received by April 1, 2024
Option 2 - Full payment dated for September 1, 2024 submitted into office by April 1, 2024.
Option 3 - Three installment payments on September 1, December 1 and March 1.
Option 1 - To be received in full at the school office by April 1, 2024 by cheque, cash or etransfer.
Option 2 - To be received in full at the school office by April 1, 2024 by post dated cheque. A $50.00 NSF fee will be charged for Non-Sufficient Funds transactions.
Option 3 - Tuition to be paid in 3 installments by post dated cheques September 1, December 1 and March 1 received at the school office by April 1, 2024. A $175 per student installment fee will be applied to the tuition invoice. A $50.00 NSF fee will be charged for Non-Sufficient Funds transactions.
PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT DEBIT AND CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. ETRANSFERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Outstanding Tuition Accounts
If the student fees remain unpaid at the beginning of the school year, as outlined in the above payment options, the student will not be allowed to return or begin classes until the account has been brought up to date. In the event that an account remains unpaid at the end of the current school year, the student will not be permitted to return to First Steps & Beyond for the following school year until the account is fully paid plus interest based on 5% per annum interest rate.
Sibling Discount
5% tuition fee discount for those families with two children enrolled.
10% for three children enrolled.
15% with four or more children enrolled.
Registration Form
Clicking the button above should bring up another window with printable forms. If you don't have access to a printer, don't hesitate to come into the office to pick them up. If your having troubles or have questions please reach out via the 'Contact Us' tab at the top.
Filled out forms can be dropped off in person or scanned and emailed to firststepsandbeyond@gmail.com