A Before and/or After School Program (BASP) is offered at many UGDSB schools. Before and/or After School Programs are provided in these schools by Third Party Child Care Operators and their staff for students between the ages of 3.8 years to 12 years of age (Grades JK-6).

Demand and viability are two key components that are considered when opening or expanding a BASP. School Boards work in collaboration with County Early Years Consolidated Municipal Service Managers within their district, and also consult with local Child Care Operators to determine the demand and viability of offering a new BASP and/or expanding existing Programs.  A Program is offered only where there is a sufficient need from parents and where there is viability. This means that the results are determined to be sufficient for a Third Party Child Care Operator to provide a Program and that there is a Third Party Child Care Operator able to provide a Program.

Before and/or After School Program Survey

Parents/guardians of children who will be registered in Kindergarten to Grade 6 at schools where a BASP is not already available are asked to complete a Board BASP survey. The survey is to be completed in January during Kindergarten Registration up until the end of January after which point the survey will be closed. The survey only lists schools that do not currently have an existing BASP. Only one survey per family is required. 

Click here for the BASP survey.

The results will assist in determining the potential need for a BASP for the following school year.

Before and/or After School Program Information – Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 Students

A BASP provides students with more opportunities to learn and grow. It provides a day with fewer transitions for students. The play-based Program complements the regular school day with a mix of exploration, guided independent activities, quiet times and outdoor play.  The Program is supported by the professional learning resource guide, ‘How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH): Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, 2014’, to help ensure that the Programs are centred on the child and family.

A Licensed BASP may be offered to:

• Kindergarten (JK/SK) students before and/or after school

• Grades 1-6 students before and/or after school

• Smaller Programs may include mixed age groupings of students in Grades JK-6

An Authorized Recreational Program is another option that may be offered to students in Grades JK-6, before and/or after school.

Some Third Party Child Care Operators offer full day Programs during non-instructional days (PA Days and School Breaks).

If a Third Party Child Care Operator is unable to continue providing a Program during the school year, a replacement Program may be offered, subject to viability. Fees, days, and times of operation may also change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of a BASP?

Fees are determined by each Third Party Child Care Operator. An approximate range of fees is listed below:

Approximate Fees Per Day/Per Child

Note: Proposed Third Party Child Care Operator fees are subject to change at the Operators discretion

How do I apply for Child Care fee subsidy?

Families may be eligible for Child Care fee subsidy through the Wellington County Children’s Early Years Division or through Dufferin County Children’s Services depending on the BASP location.

When will I know which schools will be offering a BASP? 

A list of schools where Programs are being offered for September 2024 will be posted on the Board and school websites by May 1, 2024. Click on the school link for Program details and Third Party Child Care Operator contact information.

How do I get more information about a BASP?

Parents/guardians need to contact the Third Party Child Care Operator directly to ask questions, or register their child in the Program.

What happens if a BASP is full?

Parents/guardians must contact the Third Party Child Care Operator to inquire about the availability of space in a BASP. Where Programs are full, Third Party Child Care Operators will maintain a wait list. A wait list is used to confirm interest in a BASP and indicate need in a school community. Third Party Child Care Operators must adhere to strict staff to child ratios. If the Third Party Child Care Operator is able to secure the hiring of qualified staff, they may then decide to go through the process of expanding the Program capacity and open some spaces to families on the wait list. Parents/guardians must ensure that their child is placed on a wait list. Parents/guardians must be aware of the Operator’s waitlist process. 

Does the School Board provide busing or other transportation for students to and from a BASP?

No. Parents/guardians are responsible for arranging transportation to and from a BASP.

If my child is in French Immersion, will the Before and/or After School Program also be in French?

No. The BASP is only available in English.

Please see the BASP Brochure for further information regarding the Program: Download the BASP Brochure

Schools Offering a Licensed BASP and/or an Authorized Recreational Program

The following schools will have a Licensed BASP or Authorized Recreational Program for the 2024-2025 school year:

Click on the schools listed below for further details and contact information for each Program:

2024-2025

A list of schools offering a Before and/or After School Program or Authorized Recreational Program for the 2025-2026 school year will be posted in May 2025.