Educating and Nurturing Infants through Kindergarten

 

Administration

Enrollment Policies 

 

Admissions/General Information

Bethlehem Children's Center admits students of any race, color, national, ethnic origin, and physical ability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, ethnic origin or physical ability in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school administered programs.

             All registration forms along with an annual $75.00 non-refundable registration fee and the first month's payment must be returned to the Center before admission.  The $75.00 fee is due each August.  Parents must notify the Center immediately of any changes in emergency or identification information.

 

Center tour

Tours of the Center may be scheduled by phone, 538-2266 or email, bcc@sonic.net.  If you drop in, there may be no one available to show you around.  A good time to visit is somewhere between 9 and 10:30.  Bringing your child is optional.

 

Immunizations

             Every child must have had a physical examination within the last six months.  A doctor, assistant, or nurse practitioner must sign and date the appropriate form.  All immunizations must be current and recorded on State forms that are provided by the Center.  Immunization updates need to be reported to the office to keep files current.

            Financial Policy Statement

 

Registration & Tuition 

             A $75.00 non-refundable registration fee is due in advance of attendance; $50.00 for each additional child of the same family.  If your child withdraws for longer than two weeks, a re-registration fee of $75.00 will secure his/her spot.

             The monthly payment is the same regardless of the number of reserved days used.  There is no provision for trading reserved days for extra days for part time children.

             After the first child, additional children's fees are at a 10% discount, the child with the higher tuition rate is considered to be the first child.  BLC members are given a 10% discount for each child.

 

 

Reserved Time and Guidelines

             As we have openings we register children for reserved time with basic guidelines:

             a.   Minimum days per week-2   Minimum hours per day-3

                   (Our infant room has a minimum of 4 hours per day)

             b.   Every preschool child must be registered for a complete preschool session each reserved day. (9:00-12:00)

             c.   Out of courtesy for nappers, Pandas should not be picked up between 12:00 and 2:00

 

Holidays & Center Closure Days

             Since our monthly rates are averaged to include holidays and in-service days, there are no discount or make-up days for closings.  Those days we are closed include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Teacher In-service Days (last two school days in August), Labor Day, Veteran's Day,  Wed. before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day and the day following, and Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and the day following.  Two days in October, and one day in the spring are also teacher in-service days.  If a holiday falls on a weekend, a Friday or Monday will be observed and posted for your information. A yearly calendar is given to families in September.

 

Extra Care

             Regularly scheduled children's hours may be extended before and beyond the reserved time at $7.00 per hour when requested in advance.  Place your payment for any extra hours in one of the black tuition mailboxes.

 

Late Pick up Policy

             After 6:00 pm, each five minute increment will be $5.00 per child.  You will be billed and the money will go directly to the closing staff.  Remember that's $1.00 per minute, per child!

 

Late Payment Policy

             Monthly or bimonthly payments are prepaid on the 1st and/or 16th of each month.  If a payment is not received by the 5th or 20th of any month, a $5.00 late fee will be added.  If an account is seven days in arrears, the child is liable for dismissal.  A $15.00 fee will be charged for returned checks.

 

 

            

Schedule Changes

As slots are available, additional days may be used if permission is given by the

teacher or director the preceding day.  Any permanent change in your child's schedule will require a clearance from the Director along with a new admission agreement.  You are allowed one free time change per year.  A $15.00 service fee will be incurred thereafter.

 

Mailboxes

             Inside the Otter room (downstairs) and in the Office are mailboxes for your tuition depositing convenience.  Notes to the Director and Asst. Director may also be left in the mailboxes.

 

Withdrawal or Dismissal

             All payments are non-refundable.  A written two-week notice is required for withdrawal or dismissal of a child.

Mrs. Curtis-Director

Mrs., McNally-Assistant Director