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1. Enrollment application
2. Tuition Obligation
3. Program and Tuition Information
a. Tuition Schedule
b. Application fee
c. Activity fee
d. Sibling Discount
e. Drop-in Charges
4. Scholarships
5. Parent Responsibilities
6. Non-discrimination policy
7. Parent Handbook
1. Current Enrollment application
Please click on the following to view the PDF version of our current application form.
St. Mary's Enrollment Application
St. Mary's Summer 2009 Tuition Agreement
St. Mary's 2009-2010 Tuition Agreement
There is a $60.00 non-refundable application fee required at the time you file an application for your child. Please return completed application to:
| Andrea Mosko
Director of Administration
St. Mary's Nursery
3916 Locust Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19104 | |
2. Tuition Obligation
The Saint Mary�s Nursery School offers its children a stable, carefully planned program, provided by a skilled staff of teacher�s and aids. Our children are the beneficiaries of this stability. In return for this program, the Saint Mary�s Nursery School requires that all parents contract for a place for their child for the entire academic year from September 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Unless specifically excused by the Director, families are responsible for the entire tuition required under their enrollment plan even if the child does not complete the school year. Tuition is billed on a monthly basis and is due by the fifth of the every month. There is a $15 per week charge for tuition not paid by the fifth of the month. Failure to make timely tuition payments could result in the loss of privileges and your child may not enter the classroom until your account is current, unless specific arrangements have been made with the Director.
3. Program and Tuition Information
a.TUITION SCHEDULE*
Children 18 Months to 3 Years of Age
Program |
Schedule |
Monthly
Rate
(CO-OP) |
Monthly Rate
(Full Fee) |
| Morning Program |
9:00AM to 12:00PM |
$495 |
$551 |
| Afternoon Program |
1:00PM to 4:00PM |
$495 |
$551 |
| Full Day Program |
9:00AM to 4:00PM |
$847 |
$958 |
| Extended Day Program |
7:30AM to 6:00PM |
$1,114 |
$1,225 |
Children 3 Years to 5 Years of Age
Program |
Schedule |
Monthly
Rate
(CO-OP) |
Monthly Rate
(Full Fee) |
| Morning Program |
9:00AM to 12:00PM |
$443 |
$497 |
| Afternoon Program |
1:00PM to 4:00PM |
$443 |
$497 |
| Full Day Program |
9:00AM to 4:00PM |
$765 |
$874 |
| Extended Day Program |
7:30AM to 6:00PM |
$983 |
$1,061 |
Early Care & After Care
Care from 8AM to 9AM, from 12PM to 1PM and from 4PM to 6PM may be added to any of the listed programs at a rate of $95 per hour per month. Early care from 7:30AM to 8:00AM may be added for $47.5 per month. CO-OP vs. FULL FEE
*Parents who choose to help in the classroom each month will be billed the co-op rate while those who choose not to will be billed the full fee rate.
b. Application fee
There is a $60.00 non-refundable application fee required at the time you file an application for your child.
Deposit
A deposit equal to one month�s tuition is due upon enrollment.
c. Activity fee
Arts and Activities are an essential part of our school day at Saint Mary's Nursury School. In addition to the daily use of arts (and arts materials) in the classroom, we will be attending University City Arts League classes, bringing in a music teacher for all ages and attending performances at the Annenberg Center just to name some of our activities. All of these activities are expensive, but well worth it! A one-time non-refundable activity fee of will be charged to cover the cost of special events, activities and field trips. The activity fee schedule is as follows:
- If the child turns three years old prior to December 1, 2009 the activity fee is $290.
- If the child is less than three years old on December 1, 2009 the activity fee is $95
d. Sibling Discount
For children who are enrolled full time (either full-day or extended day), there is a 20% discount for the second child of the family. For children who are enrolled in the half-day programs (morning or afternoon), the discount is 15% for the second child.
e. Drop-in Charges and Late Pick-up Charges
Drop-in care of children at times not regularly scheduled is permitted when space is available. We limit the amount of times each family uses drop-in care and advance notice is necessary. The charge for drop-in care is $8 per hour. Charges are billed monthly and will appear on your monthly statement. Drop-in care charges are due by the fifth of the month with all statement charges. Failure to remit payments will result in suspension of drop-in care privileges. Late fees for pick-up after 6:00PM are $8 for the first 5 minutes and $5 for every five minutes thereafter.
4. Scholarships
Limited scholarship funds are available to families in need for those seeking full time enrollment. A scholarship application is provided to those families who request one when completing the enrollment Application. Application for a scholarship does not guarantee that one will be granted.
5. Parent Responsibilities
� Parent Help (Applies to Co-op Families): Parent involvement is central to the success of The Saint Mary�s Nursery School. In an effort to encourage and make possible parent involvement we have developed a reduced tuition fee schedule for families that can participate in the classroom on a monthly basis. The reduced tuition fee schedule for families that participate in the classroom does not cover the cost of care and education; however, our experience has made clear that parent involvement in the classroom is critical for a healthy early care experience and therefore of the utmost importance.
o Parent Help Requirements
� The full day enrollment tuition reduction the requirement is eight hours of parent help in the classroom per month. The scheduled times are from 9:00AM to 1:00PM or 12:00PM to 4:00PM Monday to Friday. Parents of full day enrolled children participating in the parent help program will be scheduled twice per month.
� The half-day enrollment tuition reduction the requirement is four hours of parent help in the classroom per month. The scheduled times are from 9:00AM to 1:00PM or 12:00PM to 4:00PM Monday to Friday. Parents of half day enrolled children participating in the parent help program will be scheduled once per month.
� Parent Work Day (Applies to All Families): The parent workday occurs on a Saturday and involves a variety of jobs. Generally the parent workday is a thorough cleaning of the school and playground; however, parents have been instrumental in all the major building and renovation projects over the school�s more than forty-year history. Specialized skills are always needed and welcome. There are many ways to leave your mark. Please note, failure to participate in the parent workday will result in a $30 fee. Parent workdays are scheduled in the fall, spring and Summer (one in each of these seasons). The parent workday is required of all families (both families participating in the full fee and Co-operative tuition programs).
� Fund Raising: Various fund raising events are scheduled throughout the year. All parents are required to participate in these efforts in some way to raise money for the tuition and scholarship fund. Fund raising participation is required of all families (both families participating in the full fee and Co-operative tuition programs).
The responsibilities of parents under the co-op and full fee plans are as follows:
Co-op Plan:
- Parent help in the classroom 8 hours per month for full-time enrollment, or 4 hours per month for parttime enrollment.
- Participate in two work days (to be announced)
- Participate in fundraising efforts (to be announced)
Full Fee Plan:
- Participate in two work days (to be announced)
- Participate in fundraising efforts (to be announced)
Definitions
Parent Help:
Assist teachers in the classroom for four consecutive hours one time per month for part-time enrollment, or two times per month for full-time enrollment.(morning parent help hours � 9:00AM to 1:00PM and afternoon parent help hours � 12:00PM to 4:00PM).
Work Day:
� Parent Work Day (Applies to All Families): The parent workday occurs on a Saturday and involves a variety of jobs. Generally the parent workday is a thorough cleaning of the school and playground; however, parents have been instrumental in all the major building and renovation projects over the school�s more than forty-year history. Specialized skills are always needed and welcome. There are many ways to leave your mark. Please note, failure to participate in the parent workday will result in a $40 fee. Parent workdays are scheduled in the fall, spring and Summer (one in each of these seasons). The parent workday is required of all families (both families participating in the full fee and Co-operative tuition programs).
Fundraising:
� Fund Raising: Various fund raising events are scheduled throughout the year. All parents are required to participate in these efforts in some way to raise money for the tuition and scholarship fund. Fund raising participation is required of all families (both families participating in the full fee and Co-operative tuition programs).
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