Imaginations
Learning Academy
Contract For Childcare Services
This
agreement is between ______________________________(parents/guardians), and
Imaginations Learning Academy/Melanie Munford for the care of
____________________, which is to begin on _______________(date). I understand that a security deposit of
$__________, along with the supply fee of $___________ is required in order to
reserve this space for my child. I
understand that both fees are nonrefundable, whether I bring my child for care
or not. I further understand that if
two week’s written notice is given to the provider, the above-mentioned deposit
may be credited
toward my last two week’s tuition.
Imaginations
Learning Academy is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm on Monday/Wednesday/Friday, and
from 7:00am to 5:30pm on Tuesday/Thursday.
My child will attend ILA on the following days and hours:
Monday: From __________am to
__________pm
Tuesday: From __________am to __________pm
Wednesday:
From __________am to __________pm
Thursday:
From __________am to __________pm
Friday:
From __________am to __________pm
I
understand that these are my contracted hours and that drop-off before the time(s) indicated above, or
pickup after the time(s) indicated above will result in a fee of $3
per 15 minutes.
Your
weekly tuition rate is $_______________.
Tuition is due each Friday
morning. If your tuition is not
received by __________ on Friday, you will incur a late fee of $5
per day that said monies are not
received (including Saturday and Sunday).
Should your tuition not be submitted by your scheduled drop-off time
Monday morning (indicated above), your child may be suspended from the program
until all tuition and late fees have been made current.
If
prior arrangements have been made, your child may be allowed to stay later or
arrive earlier than his/her contracted hours.
Such instances would be viewed as overtime hours by the provider, and
are therefore subject to provider approval.
Overtime rates are per hour only. The rate for overtime hours is
$__________. Overtime hours must be
arranged for at least one week ahead of time, and payment for such hours is due
along with the tuition payment that precedes the week in which overtime care is
to be provided.
A
returned check charge of $__________ will be incurred by the parent/guardian if
a check is returned to the provider due to insufficient funds. In such an instance, the provider may
suspend the child from the program until the full tuition payment is made in
cash or by money order, and may require that future tuition payments also be
made in cash or by money order only.
Your
child’s tuition includes: Breakfast
________ Lunch ________ PM Snack ________
Please initial
each of the following statements, indicating that you have read, understand,
and consent to follow each policy outlined below.
Parents
or guardians will provide:
·
Diapers (disposable only) and
wipes __________
·
Prepared formula/breast milk
for infants, including accessories __________
·
Three labeled, seasonally appropriate
changes of clothing __________
·
Blanket and/or pillow for use
during naptime __________
·
Car seats when field trips are
planned __________
Parents
or guardians agree to the following:
·
Sick children should be kept at
home. The provider will be called before
7am, or a minimum of one
half hour in advance of the child’s scheduled arrival time, if the child will not be attending on a
certain day. __________
·
When a call is received to pick
up a child who is ill or who has been injured, that will be done as quickly as
possible, without delay and unreasonable excuses. __________
·
The provider will be paid for 10 holidays, 5 personal/sick days, and 5 vacation
days. __________
·
I will have a reliable backup
provider in case of provid er illness or
emergency closing, vacations, or holidays. __________
·
Reimbursement will be expected
for any damages to property caused by your child while in the childcare home. __________
·
All legal fees (including court
costs) will be added to my tuition bill in the case that the provider takes
legal action due to nonpayment of childcare services. __________
·
Two week’s notice must be given
if I decide to withdraw my child from the program in order to receive my
deposit credit. I am responsible for
payment of two-week’s tuition whether or not I give the required notice. __________
·
If my child will be absent due
to vacation, maternity leave, summer’s off, etc., I will submit two week’s
written notice to the provider, and will pay ˝ my regular tuition rate for the
entire time period to hold my child’s space. _________
·
I agree to pay the yearly
supply fees due each January & August.
__________
·
My child must be enrolled for
at least 90 days prior to taking vacation leave.
__________
·
There is a 3-week trial period
beginning the day your child actually begins care. Either party may terminate this agreement during this time with
48-hour’s notice, with our without cause.
No pre-paid fees will be refunded upon cancellation by the parent. __________
This
agreement may be cancelled by the provider for any of the following reasons
including, but not limited to:
·
Nonpayment of services
·
Failure to complete forms
required
·
Lack of parental cooperation
·
Failure of child to attend for
two consecutive days without notification
·
Unable to reach parent or
emergency contact in the case of an emergency
·
Lack of compliance with Parent
Handbook regulations
·
Disrespectful behavior
exhibited toward provider, staff, or family members of the provider
·
Two-week’s notice given by
parent or guardian of intention to withdraw
·
Failure of child to adjust to
program within a reasonable amount of time (probation period)
I/We have received, read, and agree to abide
by all the terms contained within this childcare contract and the Parent
Handbook. All information contained
within these documents has been clearly explained to my/our satisfaction. Should the terms/conditions of this agreement
change, I understand that I/we will be notified. I/We understand that this document is legal and binding.
Mother/Guardian
Signature: _________________________ Date: ________
Father/Guardian Signature: __________________________ Date:
________
Provider
Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________