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: ________