Tuition & Subsidies
Most working families pay significantly less than our published rate. Here's exactly how the BC subsidies work.
Your real monthly cost = our published rate − CCFRI − ACCB
BC has two subsidy programs that both apply to families using a licensed Group Child Care centre like ours. Together they can reduce your monthly cost by $1,000 – $2,000+ depending on your child's age and your household income.
We share our exact monthly rate at the tour or in the enrollment package — and we walk through your specific subsidy calculation together so you know your real out-of-pocket number before you commit. No surprise fees, no fine print.
1️⃣ CCFRI — automatic, no application
The Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative (CCFRI) is a provincial program that pays Pixel Wonderland Academy directly so we can lower your monthly fee. As a CCFRI-registered provider, we apply the reduction automatically — you'll see it as a deduction line on every monthly statement. There is nothing for you to apply for.
How big is the CCFRI reduction? The amount varies by your child's age band and is set by BC each program year. Current rates are published at the provincial site — we apply whatever the current published rate is, automatically. See current CCFRI rates →
2️⃣ ACCB — income-tested, you apply
The Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB) is an income-tested provincial benefit. It stacks on top of CCFRI — if you qualify, you get both. Most working Surrey families with one child in licensed group care qualify for at least partial ACCB; lower-income families can qualify for the maximum.
Maximum ACCB by age (Licensed Group Child Care, BC)
| Child's age | Maximum monthly ACCB | Applies at PWA to |
|---|---|---|
| Under 19 months | $1,250 | Little Ones House (infant) |
| 19 – 36 months | $1,060 | Little Ones House (toddler) |
| 37 months to school age | $550 | Big Kids House (preschool) |
Source: BC government — Rates and understanding payments. Maximum applies at the lowest income tier and decreases as household income rises. Verified 2026-03-25.
Want your specific ACCB number?
BC publishes an official eligibility-and-funding-estimate tool. Plug in your household income, family size, and care type — it will show you the ACCB amount you'll likely receive each month. We use the same tool when we walk through your enrollment together.
Use BC's funding estimator →Worked example
A working Surrey couple — household income around $90,000 — has a 24-month-old child enrolled in our Little Ones House. Here's how their monthly cost stacks up:
- Our published monthly rate: shared at tour
- − CCFRI (automatic provider-side reduction)
- − ACCB (income-tested; this family in the 19–36 month tier qualifies for partial benefit, typically $400–$700/month at this income level)
- = Their actual monthly out-of-pocket cost
For most working Surrey families with one child in licensed group care, the combined CCFRI + ACCB savings produce a final monthly bill that is competitive with or lower than non-licensed home daycares — without giving up the licensed environment, ECE-certified educators, and program structure.
What's included in our monthly fee
Not included: Packed lunch and snacks (required daily), diapers and wipes (required for infants/toddlers), optional extra activities or field trips.
Payment & Policies
We share full payment, billing, and notice details in the enrollment package we provide at your tour. That document is the binding agreement between your family and Pixel Wonderland Academy — we like to walk through it together so questions get answered in real conversation, not buried in fine print.
Common questions: how does ACCB / CCFRI affect my exact monthly bill? what payment methods do you accept? what happens if my child is sick or we go on vacation? We're happy to answer any of these on a call or at a tour — just reach out.
Get your specific monthly number
Book a tour and we'll walk through your full ACCB + CCFRI calculation in person — using BC's official tool — so you leave knowing exactly what your family will pay.
ACCB and CCFRI rates are set by the Province of British Columbia and may change. We update this page when policy changes are published. The figures above were verified on 2026-03-25; for the current authoritative numbers always check gov.bc.ca / ChildcareBC.