Little Village
Child Care & Learning Center
Why choose us?
Registration
A non-refundable and non-transferable registration fee of $100.00 for the school year must be paid annually. A school year is from mid August to mid June of the following year. Registration of the Summer Program is based on events and field trips.
Tuition Payment
Payment must be made weekly every other Monday without failure, unless child is absent on Monday or Monday is a Holiday. Alternative payment plans must be discussed with and approved by the director. Only the director can approve exceptions to this policy.
There will be a charge of $25.00 on all returned checks. Repayment will be in cash or debit card.
Once your child is register Tuition payment is to hold the space of your child regardless of attendance. Tuition will not be pro-rated. A late charge of $10.00 will be imposed for payment made after Monday.
This policy also applies to parents of subsidized child care. It is the parent’s responsibility to bring re-determination paper work to the administration as soon as they renew.
Requirements
Vaccinations and Physical Exams are a requirement, as well as having paid first week of attendance and registration fee.
Registration is neither non-transferable nor refundable.
The curriculum is closely supervised by the Curriculum Coordinator and Director of the Little Village Child Care & Learning Center.
Clothing / Uniform
You are advised to send your child to the center in comfortable clothing, because of daily activities, which include paste, paint, clay, etc. We ask parents to send an extra change of clothing, which will be kept in your child’s cubby in case of an accident. If your child is being potty trained or is in diapers, please send a minimum of six training pants or diapers, a box of wipes, and diaper rash cream.
School T-shirts are mandatory for VPK classes and on field trips to allow the child to participate. T-shirts are available to parents who wish to use them at our office. We highly recommend them as for the use of T-shirts helps avoid the wear and tear of child’s regular clothing. During cold weather, we suggest that children wear clothing that is dry and layered for warmth.
For Kindergarten & First Grade Students:
Uniform is mandatory. Royal Blue polo with school logo. Khaki pants, shorts or skirts with closed toed shoes.
*All uniform is available for purchase in the office. School t-shirts and bottom clothing is available for all ages.
Drop Off/ Pick Up
It is the parent’s responsibility to daily document the time when their child (ren) enters and departs the childcare facility. The Florida Department of Children and Families and the Early Learning Coalition mandate this procedure.
After school children who come to the program walking or in the bus must be signed in when arrive at the center at the exact time. A parent's authorization form must be filled out giving permission to the administration staff to sign up for the child when enrollment is done.
Open Door Policy
The center has an open door policy. Parents may come by at any time without notification. Parents may also contact the school as many times a day as they like. Parents wishing a teacher conference must make arrangements with the administration. The director of the center will be available any time Monday through Friday during office hours.