Laurel Tree Aftercare Program Overview 2011-2012

Click here for the monthly invoice                    Click here for the registration/contract

                                    Click here for the Emergency Contact Form

GOALS
Laurel Tree Learning Center will provide a safe caring environment for students after school hours.  This program will offer enrichment activities and a study place for all students on a user-fee basis.

OBJECTIVES
Students will be in a safe, orderly environment under the direct supervision of trained, experienced adults.
Student will be able to participate in organized outdoor play activities.
Student will be able to participate in activities such as: arts & crafts, dramatic play, and games.
Student will have a quiet place to work on academics and homework.

DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday thru Thursday1:00-5:15
Friday12:00- 4:00
     *The Aftercare room may not be used during closed hours at any time.
Class Dismissals to Aftercare
Kindergarten: 1:00pm
Primary (1st -4th): 2:30pm
Middle & High School (5th +): 3:00pm
All students on campus at 12:15 on Fridays are signed in to aftercare.

FEE SCHEDULE
Pre-enrolled charges are based on quarter hours during regular operating hours at $3.00 per hour.
Drop-In Rate charges are based on quarter hours during regular operating hours at $4.00 per hour.
Late picks-ups (after 5:15pm, M-Th or after 4:00pm on Fri) will be charged $1:00 per minute.

NUTRITION
A nutritious snack will be provided for all children on a daily basis at 3:30pm.  If your child has special nutritional needs, you will have to send a snack with your child to accommodate those needs.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Families must have EMERGENCY INFORMATION, PICK UP AUTHORIZATION AND CONTRACT ON FILE BEFORE ATTENDING.  Paperwork is valid for one school year.
Drop-In Families must have BOTH SIDES of the Drop-In Emergency Form completed.

PROGRAM PAYMENT & POLICY
Pick up a MONTHLY INVOICE in the school office or Aftercare room.
Monthly invoices are due the 10th of each operating month.
If invoices are not received with payment by the 10th then Pre-enrolled fees will no longer apply and Drop-in rates will be charged for that month.
The Drop-In Rate is $4.00 per hour and payments will be billed monthly.  Those needing Drop-In care MUST CONTACT the Aftercare facility prior to their child attending.  Drop-In Emergency Forms are available outside the Aftercare room.  One Drop-In Form per school year is all that is needed.

                         
                         REGISTRATION/PARENT CONTRACT
I agree to the following terms regarding my child(ren)’s participation in the Laurel Tree Aftercare Program:
1.Fees:  I agree to pay fees according to the schedule currently in effect for the program.

2.Fees are to be paid by the 10th of the month (i.e. September fees are to be paid by September 10th ).  If invoices are not received with payment by the 10th then Pre-enrolled fees will no longer apply and Drop-in rates will be charged for that month.

3.Children must be picked up by 5:15 each day Monday thru Thursday and by 4:00 each Friday.  There will be a $1.00 fee charged per child per minute after 5:15 M-Th or 4:00 on Fridays.

4.Sign-out:  I understand that the adult picking up my child(ren) will sign them out with Gwen daily.

5.If my child is to be picked up by someone other than a parent or guardian, I will inform the office. (Aftercare staff cannot release your child to anyone other than a parent or legal guardian, without your permission).

6.Changing Tides: Families using vouchers from Changing Tides must take full responsibility for the necessary paperwork, including signing out in full each day and at the end of the month.  The family will be responsible for any fees not paid by Changing Tides.

7.I agree to follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the registration packet, including authorization for medical treatment and people to which my child can be released.  I will also inform the staff if my child has any allergies, medications or contagious illnesses.

8.I understand that I will need to support the Aftercare staff in ensuring that my child follows Laurel Tree rules and Aftercare procedures.  This will maintain a safe, positive environment.  Children who require constant discipline monitoring will not continue in the program.


Signature ________________________________________________ Date__________
Parent/Guardian