ABCAcademyChildCareCenterprovidesPreschool,ChildCareandSummerCampProgramsinJackson,Michigan
Our child______________________________is enrolled at ABC Academy, Inc. for the period
     (one child per contract)
_________________ to _________________. I/we agree to pay the fee, per this contract as shown below:
(Sept. 1, 2011 & after to Aug. 31, 2012 & prior)

______ At this time I am planning to resubmit a new contract as a continuation of services after the expiration of my current contract.

______ If no, anticipated start date of future contract: _______ (Minimum one month expiration period between contracts.) The minimum absence period will be waived for parents using services to attend college. Proof of enrollment is required. Ref. Pg 5 Parent Handbook

______ My child will not return after the end of this contract.
A child must be absent a minimum of one month, with written advance notice given to the center's directors, to be considered withdrawn from the program. Children absent for less than (30) thirty days, or failure to submit a written notice, will be billed at their regular contract rate. If contract changes are requested, one additional contract per year may be submitted without additional fee, all others will incur a $20.00 contract fee per child for each additional contract.

(A) $___________ -

(B) $__________
Minus Sibling Discount
from Oldest Child per Schedule

(C) $__________=
Adjusted Weekly Fee
(A-B=C)

(D) $__________
# of Weeks in Contract
Subtract Vacation Credit per Handbook

(E) $___________
Yearly Fee
(CxD=E)

(F) $___________ X
# of Scheduled Holidays
Center is Closed - (see list below)

(G) $___________=
Daily Rate

(H) $___________
Amount Deducted from Yearly
Fee for Closed Holidays (FxG=H)

(I) $___________
Adjusted Yearly Fee
(E-H=I)

(J) $___________ =
# Months in Contract

(K) $___________
Monthly Fee (I/J=K)
+ $10.00 per month
Non-Electronic
Payment Handling Charge

___________
Final Payment Due Date
I/we agree to abide by the following payment option for the length of this contract. (Initial payment option)
__________ OPTION A -
Payment is due in full on the first of each month. If paid after the 5th of each month $ _____________ will be due. Services will discontinue if balances remain delinquent after the 7th of each month.
__________ OPTION B -
$____________, one half of the monthly tuition is due on the 1st and the 15th of each month. If paid after the 1st and/or the 15th $______________ will be due. Services will discontinue if payment due on the 1st remains delinquent on the 5th and/or payment due on the 15th remains delinquent on the 19th of the month.
__________ I will be paying with electronic deposits. Authorization and voided check are attached.

__________ I will be pay an additional $10.00 monthly handling fee per family to pay by cash or check.

__________ I will be applying for child care assistance. I agree to pay any portion not covered by the assistance program. In the event my authorization for assistance expires I agree to pay the full tuition charges based on the current fee schedule. Ref. Pg. 8 Parent Handbook


WEEKLY SCHEDULE
M         T         W         TH         F        Time ______________ to ______________

(Varying weekly schedules will be charged a minimum of three (3) full days, 7 - 10 hour rate each week).
A two week written notice is required to make any changes to this schedule.

I/we agree to pay a $50.00 registration fee, the activities fee, along with a minimum of the first semi-monthly tuition at the time this contract is submitted to the center to reserve space. I understand that all are non-refundable.
Amount paid with contract _____ Check Number_____ Date Received ______

I/we agree to pay any additional charges incurred, based on the current fee schedule, beyond the amount indicated on the contract at the time they occur.

I/we understand that payment is due regardless of child's absence for any reason. These include children's illness, family illness, doctor's appointments, parents day off work, holidays the center is not closed, etc. I will notify the center each time my child will be absent from the center. I will provide a two week written notice to the center when my child will be on vacation. I understand that any applicable vacation credit has been deducted from this contract. Vacation credit is limited to the schedule listed in the Parent Handbook (2010 Update).

Child care will be provided year around Monday through Friday, with the following exceptions when the center will be closed:
Labor Day - Mon., Sept. 5, 2011
Thanksgiving - Thurs., Nov. 24, 2011

Christmas Eve - Not Applicable
Christmas Day - Not Applicable

New Years Day - Not Applicable
Memorial Day - Mon., May 28, 2012
Independence Day - Wed., July 4, 2012

The center will close at 4:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve.

A holiday credit will be deducted on this contract for all holidays that fall on days our child is scheduled to attend in which the center is closed. HOLIDAY CREDIT IS NOT APPLICABLE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR PRESCHOOL SESSION WITH A MONTHLY BILLING RATE ONLY. Ref. Pg. 6 Parent Handbook

I/we agree to pay any additional charges incurred, based on the current fee schedule, beyond the amount indicated on the contract at the time they occur. Ref. Pg. 6 Parent Handbook

I/we understand that payment is due in full and based on the payment schedule selected above regardless of my child's absence for any reason. These include children's illness, doctor's appointments, vacation and parent's day off. I will notify the center each time my child will be absent from the center. I will provide a two week written notice to the center when my child will be on vacation. I understand that any applicable vacation credit has been deducted from this contract. Vacation credit is limited to the schedule listed in the Parent Handbook (2011 Update) Ref. Pg. 7 Parent Handbook

I/we understand and agree to pay the additional fees that will be charged for late payment and for my child if left in our care beyond the times listed above. The program's hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There will be a $1.00 per minute late pick up fee charged for every minute my child is in attendance after 6:00 p.m. This fee will automatically be assessed to your account based on the electronic sign out time. Ref. Pg. 7 Parent Handbook

I/we understand that this contract is binding regardless of changes in center, staff, programming or facility renovations.

I/we agree to give a Two Weeks Notice, to request a cancellation of this contract. I/we agree to pay an additional two week's tuition, at the current fee schedule, if I fail to give a two week written notice. I/we agree to pay the adjusted final two week tuition for failure to complete this contract. Ref. Pg. 5 Parent Handbook

I/we agree to pay the Special Activities Fee which will be added to my account, biannually per the Fee Schedule for the appropriate group, to cover the cost for field trips and special events planned for the children. Ref. Pg. 11 Parent Handbook

By signing this contract, I agree that I have read the Parent Handbook (2011 Update) and will abide by all policies and procedures therein.

I/we agree to pay all outstanding charges in full prior to our child's last day of enrollment. Delinquent accounts will be charged a monthly late fee per the current fee schedule rate. Delinquent accounts for non-attending students will be turned over to the collection agency six weeks after the final date of attendance. Ref. Pg. 8 Parent Handbook

I/we understand that services will be terminated if my account is over seven (7) days delinquent. I/we agree to pay for the full month&'s tuition rate if my services are terminated for non-payment. I/we understand that I must pay the full delinquent balance along with one month,s tuition fee which will be held in escrow for my child to return to the center.Ref. Pg. 8 Parent Handbook

I/we agree to provide a nutritious lunch for my child each day he/she is in attendance during the centers lunch time. I understand that I will be required to provide formula, bottles, infant foods, diapers and wipes for my child. Ref. Pg. 9 Parent Handbook

I give ABC Academy, Inc. permission to photograph and/or videotape my child while in attendance. These photos may be used in marketing and advertising for ABC Academy, Inc. Ref. Pg. 9 Parent Handbook

I understand my monthly tuition charge will be _______________. Parents Initials ________ _______


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CONTRACT MUST BE SIGNED BY BOTH PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS._________________________________
(Directors Signature & Date)