I only raise rates when I start new families. In light of Bill 10 I may be considering raising my rates a bit more than I normally would. I know rates for older kids are also going up with many providers to compensate for now counting their own children.

It is one of the reasons I am not starting to interview for openings I have coming up next summer because I am taking a wait and see approach on the fees issues and will make my decision around February. I also need to wait to find out if those leaving for school are leaving in July or September as it depends on when their school based programs take in the new JK age kids as it varies from school to school. Registration for school takes place near the end of January so I can plan after that. With so many schools boards and options in Ottawa it isn't a simple factor where the children attend.