💳 Fee Policies & Payment Overview
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💳 Fee Policies & Payment Overview
We’re committed to providing high-quality care at a fair and transparent rate. Below are key details about payments, policies, and optional services.
🗓️ Payment Schedule
When to Pay:
Friday afternoon before the week of service
Monday morning of the current service week
Rate Options:
Fixed Rate – Pay for a reserved slot, regardless of attendance
Adjustable Rate – Pay based on actual hours attended
Note: You must choose one rate type at enrollment and stick with it.
⏰ Late Payments
$5 late fee if payment is 3+ days overdue
If fees are 2 weeks behind, placement is paused
Slots are not held if disenrolled due to unpaid fees or fines
💳 Card Payments
We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and debit cards.
A convenience fee of $0.25 + 1.75% applies
Cash/check payments are discounted
🏦 Returned Checks
Returned checks will incur the bank’s processing fee.
🚪 After-Hours Pick-Up
Closing Times:
Infant & Toddler Rooms: 5:30 p.m. (Yellow, Gold, Lime, and Green Rooms)
Center: 6:00 p.m.
Late Pick-Up Fines:
$5 per 15-minute period (or part thereof)
Based on our front entrance time clock
Fines are due at pick-up and are in addition to regular fees
Unpaid fines may result in termination of placement
Please call if you’re running late. If we can’t reach you or your emergency contacts, we may be required to contact local authorities.
🌴 Vacation Policy
Up to 2 weeks per calendar year
Must be taken in weekly blocks
Fees reduced to half rate with 2 weeks’ written notice
Vacation time does not carry over
🤒 Illness Policy
To maintain placement, full fees are expected during absences.
If illness lasts more than 5 consecutive days:
Week 1: Full fees apply
Weeks 2–3: No charge if:
You must notify the Administrator during Week 1
You provide a doctor’s note
Consult the Administrator if illness extends beyond this period.
📤 Withdrawal Policy
Two weeks’ written notice required
Families are responsible for payment during this notice period
If no notice is given, fees apply for two weeks after the child stops attending
💰 Tuition & Fees
Effective July 3, 2023
Please check with the front desk to confirm current rates.
Minimum of 3 scheduled days required. Payment is due for all scheduled days.
Full Day (5+ hrs):
Infant: $51.00
Gold: $49.00
Toddler: $47.00
Preschool: $43.00
Half Day (0–4.9 hrs):
Infant: $45.00
Gold: $37.00
Toddler: $35.00
Preschool: $33.00
📅 Fixed Weekly Rates (5 Days/Week)
Flat weekly rate, regardless of attendance.
Infant (0–12 months): $165.00
Infant (13–18 months): $160.00
Toddler: $155.00
Preschool: $145.00
⏱️ Adjustable Weekly Rates
Pay based on actual hours attended. No charge for weeks with zero attendance.
Full-Time (25–60 hrs/week):
Infant: $282.00
Toddler: $255.00
Preschool: $203.00
Part-Time (7–24.9 hrs/week):
Infant: $185.00
Toddler: $155.00
Preschool: $151.00
Hourly (0.1–6.9 hrs/week or over 60 hrs):
Infant: $13.00/hour
Toddler: $11.00/hour
Preschool: $10.00/hour
Let me know if you’d like a matching intro or a “How to Choose Your Rate Plan” guide to go above these sections!