Daily Operations and Closings
The A+ Program is open Monday through Friday 8a.m. - 5 p.m. The A+ Program will be closed on various days throughout the year in honor of holidays, as well as for staff trainings and building maintenance.
Sign-In/Sign-Out
California law requires a Sign-In/Sign-Out record. We become responsible when you sign your child in, and you resume responsibility when you sign your child out. (The person signing your child in or out must be 18 years of age or older and be listed on the approved list of adults designated to pick up your child.) Chronic indifference to proper sign-in and sign-out procedures jeopardizes your child's continued enrollment. After signing out, your child should remain with you. The staff will sign in students that arrive to the facility by bus or are picked up by an A+ Program staff member.
Release of Child
I understand that my child will be released only to myself, a legal guardian, the other parent (except where prohibited by court order), and to those persons whom I have designated. I understand that I must notify A+ if someone other than those designated will be picking my child up. That person will be required to show a picture ID.
Scheduling
Families are billed for five days a week childcare. This includes any days the child is absent.
Field Trips: There is a 24 hr cancellation fee for all field trips. Any no show or cancellations within 24 hrs of the field trip will be billed.
Tuition and Fees
Preschool Tuition and Fees
Full Day Session (8:00am-5:00pm).................$50 per child
TCNS half day session (12:00pm-5:00pm)...........$27 per child
Registration Fee: $50
*Field Trip Fees are additional and vary
Each family is billed for the days committed to being here. This includes any days the child is absent.
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School Age Tuition and Fees
Full Day School Year Session: $50 per child per day
Weekly Summer Session: $185 with $50 non-refundable deposit. Deposit is applied toward weekly summer session fee but not refunded if family changes schedule or cancels.
Half-Day School Year Session: $25 per child per day
After School Session: $20per child per day
After School Charter Session: $20 per child per day and $15 monthly transportation fee
Transportation: $2 per trip for extra curricular activities
Registration Fee: $50
*School Year Field Trip Fees are additional and vary. Summer Field Trip Fees are included in weekly charge.
Each family is billed for five days a week childcare. This includes any days the child is absent.
Payment Policy
Tuition is billed at the end of each month. Payment is due 15 days after the invoice date. A $10 monthly late fee will apply to any unpaid balance. Credit will be given in place of refunds for 24 hr field trip cancellations. Tuition is subject to change with a month's advance written notice. Scholarship Applications available upon request.
Admission and Termination
Admissions:
Healthy children will be admitted and accorded equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, or ancestry. The A+ Preschool Program is for children ages 2.5 - transitional kindergarten/kindergarten and the A+ School Age Program is for children in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade.
The following forms must be completed and turned in to A+ before your child may be admitted into the program: Registration Form, Notification of Parents' Rights, Personal Rights, Identification and Emergency Information, Consent for Emergency Medical Treatment, Pre-admission Health History, Physicians Report (Preschool) and Immunization Records (Preschool).
Termination: A+ has the right to terminate this agreement and ask a parent to withdraw enrollment, if any of the following occurs:
• Repeated discipline problems
• Lack of parental cooperation
• On-going late pick up
• Inappropriate parental behavior to children, teachers, or staff
• The child presents a health or safety threat - I understand that I will be contacted should my child display violent, unsafe, or continually inappropriate behavior. I agree to pick up my child promptly upon such notification.
Health and Wellness
I understand that I will be contacted should my child become ill while at A+. I agree to pick up my child promptly upon such notification. I also understand that my child cannot attend A+ on a day in which he or she is ill. I also understand my child must be fever free and free of fever reducing medication for 24 hrs before returning to the A+ Program. I understand that I must inform A+ within 24 hours, or the next business day after my child or any member of our immediate family has developed any communicable disease. I also understand that life-threatening diseases must be reported immediately.
Sunscreen: I agree to apply sunscreen to my child (name above) before dropping him/her off at A+. I also agree to send sunscreen with my child and understand that I am responsible for ensuring A+ staff have enough sunscreen for my child to use for the entire day. ?I give permission for A+ staff to apply a sunscreen to my child on any exposed skin surface.
For Preschool Students: The day your child turns two-and-a-half years of age, he/she is eligible for our program. Children must be fully toilet trained by the day of entry. Children must be immunized against Polio (3), Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (1), Diphtheria- Pertussis- Tetanus (DPT-4), Hib, Hepatitis B, and Varicella (or give date of the disease). If risk factors have been detected in your preschooler, a TB test will be required. Up-to-date immunization records must be presented at the time of enrollment.
Medical Emergencies
I understand that I am required to maintain at all times, at least one additional emergency contact other than myself, including full name, and phone numbers. I understand that in the event of an emergency for which neither I, nor my emergency contact can be reached, the staff may contact police or other emergency authorities.
In the event of an emergency, if I cannot be reached, A+ has my permission to have my child transported to a local hospital for care. I grant permission for any emergency treatment and hospital services that may be rendered to said minor under the general direction of any hospital emergency department physician. I will not hold A+ or its employees liable. I understand that I am responsible for all expenses incurred.
Rights of Licensing Agency
The Department of Social Services licensing department has the authority to inspect, as specified in the Health and Safety Code Sections 1596.852, 1596.853, and 1596.8535, and the authority to interview children attending the A+ Program, or A+ staff without prior consent. This authority includes the right to inspect, audit, and copy the child’s records upon demand during normal business hours.
Photo Release
I give the A+ Program and First Baptist Church of Tahoe City the absolute right and permission to use my child’s photograph/video in its promotional materials and publicity efforts. I understand that the photographs may be used in a publication, print ads, electronic media (e.g., video, internet, etc.), or other forms of promotion. I release the A+ Program and First Baptist Church of Tahoe City from liability for any violation of any personal right I may have in connection with such use. I understand that my child’s name and/or address will not be published in any form.
Release of Liability
I am aware of the nature of the activity(ies) for which my child(ren) is participating in at First Baptist Church of Tahoe City children's programs (including but not limited to the A+ Preschool Program, the A+ School Age Program, PNO, and MMO) and understand that accidents and injuries may occur as a result of participation in said activity(ies). I give my permission for my child(ren) to go on field trips with transportation provided by First Baptist Church of Tahoe City and its staff. I hereby waive any claims against, and agree to release and discharge in advance First Baptist Church of Tahoe City, its council, members, volunteers and employees from any and all liability for personal injury, death, or property damage my child(ren) may have, or which may hereafter accrue my child(ren) as a result of such participation, even though that liability may arise out of First Baptist Church of Tahoe City or its employee's negligence or carelessness. I further agree that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding upon my and my child(ren)'s heirs and assigns. I also hereby agree to indemnify and hold the entity and persons mentioned above harmless against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorneys' fees, which they may incur as a result of my child(ren)'s participation in the program(s).
I have carefully read this agreement, waiver and release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability, and a contract between First Baptist Church of Tahoe City and myself. I sign this waiver of my own free will. This contract is valid until my child ages out of the program or is terminated from the program.
Covid 19 A+ Safety Procedures & Release of LIability
General Safety Procedures
• All staff and children will wear face masks throughout the day.
• Preschoolers will not wear a mask during naptime.
• We will implement frequent handwashing for all staff and children throughout the day - especially before and after meals.
• Staff will monitor proper handwashing and teach children to wash hands for 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer may be used between hand washing throughout the day.
Opening Procedures
• Before the start of each day, all staff will have their temperatures checked and answer screening questions.
• Before the start of each day, staff members will disinfect the entire facility and will open windows and doors to provide fresh air flow weather permitting.
Drop-Off
• Parents and children must wear a mask.
• When a parent arrives to drop off their child, a staff member will check the temperature of the parent and child using an infrared touchless thermometer.
• Parents will also be asked a series of simple screening questions.
• While waiting for a staff member to assist you, please practice social distancing of at least 6ft apart or wait in your car during cold weather.
Pick-up
• While waiting to sign your child out please practice social distancing of at least 6ft apart.
• Upon return to your home we encourage you to practice hand washing and disinfecting the child's belongings that were brought into our facility.
Preschool and School Age Class Structure
• Classrooms will maintain a 2 to 15 teacher/child ratio for preschool and a 2 to 14 teacher/child ratio for school age. Classes will maintain the same teachers and children as much as possible.
• Classes and activities will be organized to encourage social distancing as much as possible.
• Children will not mix between other classes. Each class will have their own set of supplies, toys, and activities. Children will have guided tools to help ensure social distancing.
• Recreation, lunch, and other guided activities will be held outside weather permitting to ensure social distancing.
• Please send your child with a lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle (Water bottles will be filled up frequently throughout the day. Water fountains will NOT be used). A+ will not be providing snacks.
• For Preschoolers: Nap mats will be placed 6ft apart and heads will be in alternate directions. A stuffy/blanket will only be permitted during nap time.
• For School Age children: Please do not bring any personal toys or belongings. If your child needs to work on homework, he/she may bring a backpack.
Playground/Recreation
• Outside play will be sectioned into three rotations between the upper field, lower field, and playground.
Closing Procedures
• At the end of each day, staff members will thoroughly clean and disinfect the entire facility.
• At the end of each day, staff members will disinfect all toys and supplies used.
First Baptist Church of Tahoe City (FBCTC) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, FBCTC cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending FBCTC could increase your risk and your child(ren)'s risk of contracting COVID-19. By agreeing with this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending FBCTC and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at FBCTC may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, FBCTC employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)'s attendance at FBCTC or participation in FBCTC programs. On behalf of myself and my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless FBCTC, its employees, agents, and representatives, from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of FBCTC, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any FBCTC program. I have carefully read this agreement, waiver and release and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability, and a contract between First Baptist Church of Tahoe City and myself. I electronically sign this waiver of my own free will. This contract is valid until my child ages out of the program or is terminated from the program.