A Child's Place maintains written policies that guide our approach to major issues and provide a common understanding of many practical and safety related issues. Our policies reflect current state and federal regulations as well as best practices in early childhood educaiton. We suggest that all parents become familiar with our policies and we encourage you to contact your child's head teacher or the Executive Director if you have any questions. Our programs and policies reflect the contributions of all involved and are updated regularly to reflect parent feedback as well as changes in state and federal regulations and best professional practices.
CONTRACT FEES
Contract Fees are a percentage of your child’s tuition, which are due and payable with your signed contract. For our First Steps Program the fee is your child’s first month’s tuition plus insurance/registration and activity fees. The 10 Month Toddler, Threes and Preschool Programs require a $350.00 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance into the program. Payments are then made quarterly upon execution of the contract. All contract fees are applied toward your first tuition bill.
Specific payment requirements for each program are listed below.
Modifying Enrollment Agreements
Any changes in your child’s attendance schedule must be discussed in advance with the Executive Director.
SINCE OUR PROGRAMS OPERATE ON AN ANNUAL CONTRACTUAL BASIS, PARENTS REMAIN LIABLE FOR ALL TUITION COSTS IN THE EVENT OF WITHDRAWAL OR CHANGE OF SCHEDULE OF THE CHILD.
No release or rebate of any tuition will be allowed for any absence or withdrawal of the child unless approved at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director.
Parents who wish to be released from their contract must write a letter of explanation to the Board of Directors. Letters may be handed to the Executive Director, who will submit them to the Board.
First Steps Programs
For all First Steps programs, the first and last month’s tuition is due prior to the start date for your child. Please review your child’s contract to identify when these advance payments are due. Please refer to your contract for these due dates.
First Steps tuition fees are paid 12 months a year with no deductions for illness, vacation absences, inclement weather, holidays or program development days. Fees are on a tuition basis and are based upon daily or weekly usage of the program. Tuition will be calculated as follows: Days enrolled per week multiplied by 52 weeks per year are divided into 12 equal monthly payments. THE FULL MONTHLY TUITION WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1ST. Any approved changes in your child’s permanent schedule will be recalculated and tuition will be adjusted accordingly. Cost for additional days, which may be used during the month, will be due and payable in advance or at the beginning of that day.
CHECKS MAY BE LEFT IN THE PAYMENT BIN LOCATED IN A CHILD’S PLACE OFFICE.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE FIRST STEPS TUITION AND FEES.
School Year Programs
Tuition for all 10 Month programs are payable in four installments and are based upon your contractual agreement. Preschool, Threes and Toddler programs tuition is paid in four (4) quarterly installments.
CHECKS MAY BE LEFT IN THE PAYMENT BIN LOCATED IN A CHILD’S PLACE OFFICE.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW TODDLER PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THREES PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW FOURS PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES.
Contract Fees are a percentage of your child’s tuition, which are due and payable with your signed contract. For our First Steps Program the fee is your child’s first month’s tuition plus insurance/registration and activity fees. The 10 Month Toddler, Threes and Preschool Programs require a $350.00 non-refundable deposit upon acceptance into the program. Payments are then made quarterly upon execution of the contract. All contract fees are applied toward your first tuition bill.
Specific payment requirements for each program are listed below.
Modifying Enrollment Agreements
Any changes in your child’s attendance schedule must be discussed in advance with the Executive Director.
SINCE OUR PROGRAMS OPERATE ON AN ANNUAL CONTRACTUAL BASIS, PARENTS REMAIN LIABLE FOR ALL TUITION COSTS IN THE EVENT OF WITHDRAWAL OR CHANGE OF SCHEDULE OF THE CHILD.
No release or rebate of any tuition will be allowed for any absence or withdrawal of the child unless approved at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and the Executive Director.
Parents who wish to be released from their contract must write a letter of explanation to the Board of Directors. Letters may be handed to the Executive Director, who will submit them to the Board.
First Steps Programs
For all First Steps programs, the first and last month’s tuition is due prior to the start date for your child. Please review your child’s contract to identify when these advance payments are due. Please refer to your contract for these due dates.
First Steps tuition fees are paid 12 months a year with no deductions for illness, vacation absences, inclement weather, holidays or program development days. Fees are on a tuition basis and are based upon daily or weekly usage of the program. Tuition will be calculated as follows: Days enrolled per week multiplied by 52 weeks per year are divided into 12 equal monthly payments. THE FULL MONTHLY TUITION WILL BE DUE AND PAYABLE ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1ST. Any approved changes in your child’s permanent schedule will be recalculated and tuition will be adjusted accordingly. Cost for additional days, which may be used during the month, will be due and payable in advance or at the beginning of that day.
CHECKS MAY BE LEFT IN THE PAYMENT BIN LOCATED IN A CHILD’S PLACE OFFICE.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THE FIRST STEPS TUITION AND FEES.
School Year Programs
Tuition for all 10 Month programs are payable in four installments and are based upon your contractual agreement. Preschool, Threes and Toddler programs tuition is paid in four (4) quarterly installments.
CHECKS MAY BE LEFT IN THE PAYMENT BIN LOCATED IN A CHILD’S PLACE OFFICE.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW TODDLER PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW THREES PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES.
CLICK HERE TO REVIEW FOURS PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES.