Tuition Policy

Tuition Policy

What is required if I wish to reserve a spot for my child?

Private pay clients are required to pay a non-refundable deposit equivalent to the first weeks’ tuition plus a $50 registration fee. This will hold a spot for up to 10 business days.

State pay clients are required to pay a $50 non-refundable deposit. This will hold a spot for up to 48 hours, long enough for a social worker to confirm full-time authorization.

All deposits will be credited towards your child’s tuition.

What are the tuition policies for state pay clients?

Will the center provide me with payment documentation for dependent care and tax purposes?

Robyn’s Nest will provide all CURRENT ACCOUNTS with written documentation of child care expenses, including payment receipts and year-end tax statements at no additional expense to the parent by January 31st of the following year.

Prior to a child’s first day in care parents must complete and return a Tuition Express Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization form.

· Clients using CPS or the Working Connections program must provide authorization information prior to the first day in care.

· Clients using CPS or the Working Connections program will be responsible for the payment of late fees and hourly charges for children in care for more than 10 hours.

· Co-payments are due by the first of the month.

· Payments made not via Tuition Express are subject to an additional processing fee of $5 per transaction.

· A $5 per day late charge will be applied to all co-payments not received within 5 days of their due date.

· Childcare will be suspended if payment is overdue.

· Clients with co-payments of $100 or more may request to have their co-payment split equally between the 5th and 20th of the month.

· A fee of $40 will be added to any payment returned for insufficient funds.

· Two weeks advance written notice is required before withdrawing your child from the center. Parents will still be held liable for payment of two weeks’ notice even if their child does not return to our facility.

· If collection is found to be necessary, the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) will be held liable for any and all costs incurred by this center, including, but not limited to, reasonable collection agency, court and attorney’s fees.

· Any monies received will be applied to outstanding tuition and late fees prior to co-pays.

· All delinquent accounts will have their Working Connections child care services suspended prohibiting them from obtaining child care at any facility until their account has been brought current.

What is the vacation/absence policy for state pay clients?

CPS and Working Connections allow for up to five paid absent days per month. These can be used for illness, vacation or other absences. Clients will be charged the going rate for additional days missed.

Prior to a child’s first day in care parents must complete and return a Tuition Express Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization form.

· All payments are to be received PRIOR to service being provided.

· Payments made not via Tuition Express are subject to an additional processing fee of $5 per transaction.

· Full-time rates are based on a maximum schedule of: 1) ten hours per day or 2) forty-five hours per week. Additional charges will be assessed for all children in attendance outside of their scheduled hours.

· A fee of $1 per minute will be assessed for all children dropped off before or remaining after the standard hours of operation for their classroom.

· Additional charges will be assessed for school-age children on school holidays, early release days, and school vacation days.

· Payments are due regardless of attendance.

· $50 non-refundable yearly registration fee is due upon enrollment and every September 1st thereafter.

· A fee of $40 will be added to any payment returned for insufficient funds.

· A late payment fee of $5 per day will be added to all late payments.

· Childcare will be suspended if payment is overdue.

· 10% sibling discount (on oldest child’s tuition).

· Two weeks advance written notice along with payment for that period is required before withdrawing your child from the center. Parents will still be held liable for payment of two weeks’ notice even if their child does not return to our facility.

· Any monies received will not be refunded or returned for ANY reason.

What are the tuition policies for private pay clients?

What are the center’s current rates?

click here for the center’s current rate schedule.