ABACUS only accepts check or money order, no cash.
All
children currently enrolled in the Attleboro Public Schools are
eligible to register for the Childcare Program. The designated space
assigned will dictate the number of students enrolled each school year. A
$40.00 non refundable registration fee, at time of registration, is
required with a maximum registration fee of $85.00 per family. A
completed registration form is also required for each child. The
information is confidential and for program staff use only. The
registration form does require the social security number of the
parent/guardian responsible for payment. This is strictly used for
payment purposes and kept in a secure location. We will not accept
registrations without the social security number of the responsible
party.
Children with special needs (physical, educational or
emotional) are eligible to enroll, in the program. The program is not
always able to offer specialized childcare for children with special
needs. A child’s enrollment is contingent upon the approval of the
school principal. Parents should also note that the program staff
cannot administer any medication (besides EPI Pens and Inhalers) to
children. (see Medication & Forms). Parents are
urged to contact the Program Coordinator at 222-0309 x13, if there are
individual concerns or questions regarding enrollment and registration
procedures.
Withdrawal from the Program
If parents decide to withdraw children from the program or change their schedule, a notice of two weeks is required,
preferably in writing, to be sent to the ABACUS office. In cases of
unusual time constraints relating to withdrawal, parents should contact
the ABACUS Main Office.
Schedule
The
program will serve children on school days only. Additional childcare
services may be available during school vacations, as a separate
service, at additional cost. Childcare will not be provided on state or
federal holidays, nor on days when school is canceled (see Days Closed List). In the event of a cancelation or delayed opening due to inclement weather, please turn to your TV for day care information (see Inclement Weather Policy).
Individual schedules will be accommodated to the best
of our ability. We ask that you try to be as consistent as possible and
notify staff early of any schedule changes to ensure that we are well
prepared to care for your child. Please advise the ABACUS office as
well as your child’s school.
We offer different schedules to accommodate a variety
of work schedules. However, in doing so, we are making a good faith
assumption that those children who attend our program on a part time
basis are being adequately supervised at the other end of the school
day.
Schedule Changes
It
is assumed that the child is enrolled for the full academic year. Your
childcare fees pay for a total program package. Therefore, fees do not
change if your child is away on vacation, ill or if the program is
closed due to an emergency. If withdrawal from the program is
necessary, two weeks' notice to the office is required*.
No refunds will be made for unused tuition. Any schedule change such
as adding or changing days need two weeks' notice (to the ABACUS
administrative office) and we will handle this request only if the space
is available. A schedule change to drop days requires two weeks'
notice* (to the ABACUS administrative office). The first two changes
are free. The third and subsequent changes will be charged a $10.00
service fee per child.