The Bill only says schools have to offer B&A care "where there is a sufficient need" or something along those lines. There is nothing in there about what constitutes a "need." I have heard the number 15 (meaning 15 interested parents) tossed around, but as far as I know, it isn't written anywhere.

My own kids' school has a B&A program, but it only has 5 kindergarten spots (for JK and SK) and there are 3 full JK/SK split classes every year. The waiting list is miles long, and preference is given to siblings of kids already in the program. It is also expensive ($23 a day for before and after) and only offers limited hours on PA days.

I have a dck at the Catholic school across from my house, and they don't have a program at all. I have to term her to stay within Bill 10 rules next year, and the school has already told her parents that they have no plans to start a program. I have no idea where she is going to go. That school is smaller, but my clients can't be the only parents inquiring!

I guess my point is, not every school is going to offer a program, and the spaces can still be extremely limited in the schools that do. I'd check with your particular school NOW and try and get on a waiting list for the next school year.