ENROLLMENT POLICIES — Updated for 2010-2011

Securing your child's placement at registration requires a NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of 1/4th your annual tuition plus an application fee of $100. Wait Lists begin once the classes have filled. You may put your child on the Wait List by submitting your completed application form and application fee of $100. The Children's Center maintains the WAIT LIST for the entire school year. We call from the list as space becomes available. Declining a space offered from this list will result in the loss of priority.

As a consideration to families, we allow each registrant to sign up for one additional family that qualifies for the same date of registration. Parents are notified in early summer regarding classroom placement. You can download an application form here. Special requests for a specific teacher or classmate(s) will be considered when it is in the best interest of your child and the make up of the class.

• All classes are contingent upon sufficient enrollment and sufficient staffing.
• Room assignments and teacher placements are subject to change.

ALL APPLICATION FEES & REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE


SCHOLARSHIP
As part of the ministry of the Los Altos United Methodist Church, the Children's Center offers a generous scholarship program to families in need. Scholarship request forms are available in the office. Scholarships are not available for the Two's program. All requests for assistance are taken seriously. Decisions are made by the director and the senior pastor. A new request must be made each year.


TUITION
Annual tuition is divided into 4 equal payments, as shown below:

• Payment #1 due at Registration (First 1/4 of annual tuition plus $100 application fee) Registration is non-refundable
• Payment #2 due July 1 (Second 1/4 of annual tuition)
• Payment #3 due November 1 (Third 1/4 of annual tuition)
• Payment #4 due March 1 (Fourth 1/4 of annual tuition)

Payment #2 is fully refundable if child is withdrawn by August 15. Failure to remit the July payment by July 15 may result in forfeiture of your child's classroom placement. Once school begins, payments #2, #3 & #4 are refundable, on a pro-rated basis, with two weeks notice. Please call the office should you need alternate payment plans. Extended care charges may be included in the tuition check or paid separately.

The following classes are offered for School Year 2010-2011:
(Scholarships are available.) Click the class name for more information on each class.

TWOS
(Child must be 2 by 9/1/10)
$3,200 annual tuition - $800 quarterly payment
Due at registration: $900

THREES - 2 days/week
(Child must be 3 by 12/2/10)
$3,200 annual tuition - $800 quarterly payment
Due at registration: $900

THREES - 3 days/week
(Child must be 3 by 12/2/10)
$4,500 annual tuition - $1,125 quarterly payment
Due at registration: $1,225

FOURS
(Child must be 4 by 12/2/10)
$4,500 annual tuition - $1,125 quarterly payment
Due at registration: $1,225

*INNOVATIVE
(This class may only be taken in conjunction with a 3 day class)
$3,200 annual tuition - $800 quarterly payment
Due at registration: $900 (in addition to the 3 day class fee for a total of $2,025)

PREKINDERGARTEN
(Child must be 5 by 12/2/10)
$7,700 annual tuition - $1,925 quarterly payment
Due at registration: $2,025

PLAY PALS
No registration is necessary. These programs may be reserved by calling the Children's Center in advance or checking availability with the office. Click here for times and fees.

EXTENDED CARE
Three's, Four's and Five's may participate in our extended care program on an "as needed basis." Click here for times and fees.