Registration Fee and Tuition Payments
An annual non-refundable registration fee of $55 per student/ $75 per family is due at time of registration along with the first month's tuition. Tuition is due monthly (9 equal payments) with the last payment due May 1, 2025. No discounts are given for the months of November, December, January, and March as the tuition is based on an annualized program.
Program Rules
I hereby acknowledge that I have completed this form to the best of my knowledge. I give my child permission to participate fully in the Avant Garde Academy of Broward Before and After Care Program I/We agree to comply with all the rules, regulations and policies as set forth in this packet. In addition I/We agree to the financial obligation and terms of payment for this program and understand that all unpaid balances will result in a late fee and possible termination from the program. I/We also understand any past due balances may be submitted to a collection agency and that subsequent collection agency fees may be applied to the open balances.
Late Fee Policy
Payments for the program are due on the 1st of the month and considered late if not paid by the 5th of the month. A $25 late penalty will be assessed if payment is not received by the 5th of the month. Tuition not received on the 1st of the month will place the child's seat in the Before/ After Care program in jeopardy if a waiting list for the Before/After Care program exist.
Withdrawal Policy
Once a student is registered in the Before/After Care program he/she is registered in the program for the remainder of the academic year. In the event your child will no longer need Before/After Care services, it is the parent's responsibility to withdraw his/her child/children from the program. Parents who do not withdraw their child/children from the Before/After Care program will continue to be invoiced for After Care Services and will be required to pay for the Before/After Care services until the date that a withdrawal form is received.
To withdraw your child or make changes to the services for the Before & After Care Program, a WRITTEN 2 WEEK notice is required. If written notice is not provided, an additional. Registration Fee is required to re-enter the Program when space is available. Students not withdrawn from the program will be charged the monthly fee regardless of attendance.
Early Release Days Dismissal
After Care pick-up on EARLY RELEASE Days begins at 2pm. Children will not be released before this time. If you plan on picking up your child before 2pm they must be picked up during regular dismissal times for that day. Notify the office by 10:00 am of the change or you may notify the teacher by note or email of the dismissal change. After Care is available until 6:30pm as usual on early release.
Use of Electronic Devices
Students are permitted to bring electronic devices to Aftercare. However, only specific programs and websites will be accessible on these devices. Aftercare is NOT responsible for any devices that are misplaced, lost, or stolen.
Late Pick-up Policy and Fees
Please be on time to pick up your child. Should your child be picked up later than 6:30pm, a late fee of $5.00 will be assessed for every 5 minutes late. Local law enforcement may be contacted after waiting a period of 30 minutes. Late fees are due upon picking up your child or by the next day of service. Your child will not be permitted to return to the program until fees are current.
Before Care Drop-off and Aftercare Dismissal
Before care begins at 7:00am. All students entering Before Care before 7:25am must be dropped off in the East Car line . Student's MAY NOT be dropped off on their own on the West car line. Aftercare doors open at 4pm after all other regular dismissal's have completed. If you need to pick-up your child prior to this time, please do so through the front office.