Enrollment

Preschool Enrollment and Tuition

Generally, the school enrolls about 31 children, although we are licensed by the State of California for 34 children. We accept children from two years nine months to five years nine months old.

The school is open from 7 AM until 6 PM, Monday through Friday, throughout the year except for major holidays and scheduled teacher conference and training days.

Upon application for enrollment, a $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required. An annual $180.00 materials fee is also required, due with your first month¯s tuition.

Enrollment priority shall be given to children and siblings enrolled in the previous year and church members. Waiting lists will be maintained throughout the school year. It is understood that enrollment is continuous from the beginning date and that there will be no reduction of fees for withdrawal.

A month’s written notice is required for withdrawal of a child from the preschool (i.e., Parent will be responsible for tuition for one month from the date of written notification of impending withdrawal).

Fees per student, per month are as follows:

If a child begins mid-month, your tuition will be pro-rated. Tuition and fees are due and payable on the 1st and no later than the 5th of the month. A $20.00 late fee will be charged to tuition payments received after the 5th of the month. Mailed payments must be postmarked on or before the 5th of the month to avoid a late fee. There is a $20.00 fee charge for checks returned by the bank.

Late Pick-Up
To keep our program running smoothly, we have a system of late pick-up feels.

For morning pick-ups, there is a late pick-up fee of $5.00 cash charged after 1:00 PM and another $5.00 charged after 1:15 PM and any fifteen minute period following.

For evening pick-ups, there is a later pick-up fee of $5.00 cash charged after 6:00 PM and another $5.00 charged after 6:15 PM and an fifteen minute period following. These times will be judged by the school’s clock, so please be prompt. Please pay your later pick-up fee directly to the caregiver in charge.

If you have not picked up your child, people on the emergency list will be contacted after 30 minutes (our clock time) unless you’ve called ahead to notify us of your late arrival.

For the preschool program: If you desire to leave your child for some extra time in the afternoon, please make your request one day in advance (or earlier). The rate is $5.00 per hour.

If there is space available in the afternoon program, we will accommodate your request, and the charge will appear on your next monthly tuition bill.

Late Arrival
A late arrival fee will be charged to the parents of a child arriving at school after 9:30 AM The fee is $5.00 for every 15 minutes a child is late past 9:30 AM. All families are subject to the late arrival fee.

Exceptions will be if your child has a morning dental or doctors appointment and you have notified the school in advance of the appointment.

The $5.00 fee will be collected on the late day, or the day after, by a staff member. The money will be used for field trips and school projects.

To avoid confusion at arrival and pick-up times, please visit with other parents in the parking lot.

Absences and Time Away From School
Full tuition is paid regardless of illness or family trips or vacations. This is necessary to ensure a stable revenue.

There are no reduction in tuition for absences due to illness. Periodic absences are taken into consideration when the fees are set.

For an extended one to two month leave of absence (vacations, family trips etc.) written notification 1 month prior to withdrawal and one-half 0of each month’s tuition is required to hold a place for your child.

There is no reduction in fees for school holidays. Alternate child care should be arranged for these days.

There are no day changes once your child’s schedule has been established.

Termination of Enrollment
There are no deductions or refunds in tuition or registration fees. Enrollment of a child may be suspended or terminated:

• Upon withdrawal of the child by parent or guardian (a month’s written notice is required.)
• Upon suggestion of the Director or Co-Directors after a 60 day trial period, if it is felt that it is in the best interest of the child not to continue in the program.