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 General Information
Belchertown Day School provides a warm nurturing environment for young children,
emphasizing the emotional, social, intellectual and physical growth of each child.
Enrollment: Enrollment is done at an interview with the parent(s),
child, and staff. Your application must be accompanied with a $65.00 non-refundable
registration fee and the first week tuition fee. A copy of your child's physical and
immunization record is also required.
Withdrawal or Schedule Change:A two week written notice
is required for all withdrawals or schedule changes. Tuition balance will be figured on the date of
withdrawal.
Tuition: Tuition is due on the Friday prior to the week
for which the services are rendered. If there is a payment problem, please contact the Executive
Director or the Business office. Payment is required for the 12 holidays, as well as when your
child is otherwise absent.
We have Community Partnership Funding, Voucher Funding and Income Eligible Subsidies available
to families.
Rates:
| Toddler |
Per day |
$38.00 |
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| Preschool |
Per day |
$33.00 |
5 Full Days |
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$35.00 |
Less than 5 Days |
| Before School Program |
Per day |
$ 5.50 |
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| After School Program |
Per day |
$12.50 |
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| Swift River Summer Fun |
Per day |
$32.00 |
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Late Fee: If you arrive between 5:30 - 5:45pm to pick up
your child, you will be charged a fee of $15.00. If you arrive between 5:45 - 6:00pm you will be charged
an additional $25.00. After 6:00pm, the fine will be at the Executive Directors discretion. Repeated
tardiness in picking up your child may result in termination from the program.
Behavior Management: Whenever possible, we help children resolve
conflicts and/or problems by themselves with our supervision. If it is necessary for a
teacher to intervene, she will do so in an effort to be as fair as possible. Unabridged behavior
policies are given to parents at enrollment time.
Sickness: Please keep your child home if he/she has a fever,
diarrhea, vomiting or any communicable illness and notify the school. If you do bring
your child to a Doctor a note is required before your child can return to school. If your
child becomes ill or has a fever in school we will call you to pick him/her up or
send an authorized alternate. In case of an emergency, a teacher will go with your child to the
hospital and we will call you to meet us there.
Medication: We will only administer prescription medication in the
original container.
Files: A written file for each child is kept at school. The
information in your child's folder is confidential and will not be released without your consent.
You can review your child's file anytime.
Progress Reports: Written progress reports are completed twice a year.
At that time and any time during the year you may request a conference.
Clothing: We go outside everyday, year round weather permitting.
Please be sure your child is dressed in appropriate clothing. A full set of extra clothing
will be kept at school for your child.
Lunch and Snacks: A parent may order a hot lunch before 9:00 am.
Our hot lunch program follows the public school calendar. We provide a nutritious morning and afternoon
snack.
Authorization: Your child will only be released to individuals
on your emergency card and permission form. Call us whenever someone on that list is picking him/her
up.
Discrimination: Belchertown Day School does not discriminate
in providing services to children and their families on the basis of race, religion, cultural
heritage political beliefs, handicaps, marital status, or family structure.
Substance Abuse: Our concerns for the safety and well being of
your child require us to have a policy regarding INTOXICATION and SUBSTANCE ABUSE. This information
will be given upon enrollment.
This agency and its programs are funded in part by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
Department of Early Education and Care.
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Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
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