💳 Fee Policies & Payment Overview
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We’re committed to providing high‑quality care at a fair and transparent rate.
Below are the current policies for payments, tuition categories, and optional services.
🗓️ Payment Schedule
When to Pay:
• Friday afternoon before the week of service, or
• Monday morning of the current service week
Billing Method:
Tuition is based on your scheduled weekly hours, not actual attendance.
⏰ Late Payments
• A $5 late fee applies if payment is 3+ days overdue
• If fees become 2 weeks behind, placement may be 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 to card transactions.
Cash and check payments receive a discount.
🏦 Returned Checks
Returned checks will incur the bank’s processing fee.
🤒 Illness Policy
Full fees apply during absences to maintain placement.
If illness lasts more than 5 consecutive days:
• Week 1: Full fees apply
• Weeks 2–3: No charge if:
• You notify the Administrator during Week 1
• You provide a doctor’s note
Contact the Administrator if illness extends beyond this period.
🚪 Late Pick‑Up Policy
Closing Times:
• Infants & Toddlers: 5:30 PM
• All other classrooms: 6:00 PM
Late Pick‑Up Fees:
• $10.00 per 15‑minute increment, per child
• Based on the front entrance time clock
• Fees are due at pick‑up
• Unpaid fines may result in termination of placement
If we cannot 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
📤 Withdrawal Policy
• Two weeks’ written notice is required
• Families are responsible for payment during the notice period
• Without notice, fees apply for two weeks after the child stops attending
💰 Tuition Categories & Weekly Rates (Effective 03/01/2026)
Families are assigned to one tuition category based on their scheduled weekly hours:
• Hourly: Less than 7 hours per week
• Part‑Time: 7–24.9 hours per week
• Full‑Time: 25–60 hours per week
A minimum of three (3) scheduled days per week is required for enrollment.
Schedules exceeding 24.9 hours are billed at the full‑time rate, even if attending only three days.
Weekly Tuition Rates
🎟️ Discounts
The Center offers a limited number of approved discounts for qualifying families.
All discounts must be verified and applied through the Financial Coordinator.
Please contact the Financial Coordinator for details and eligibility requirements.
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