JULY 2024 NEWSLETTER
TUITION PAYMENT POLICY
Payment Method: Tuition and fees are accepted exclusively through our tuition software and will appear as a draft from your bank by Lincoln Savings Bank.
Late Fees: A late fee of $50.00 per month will be imposed on the 6th of each month. If tuition remains unpaid for two consecutive weeks, the child may be withdrawn, and the spot will be filled promptly with a family from the waitlist.
Absences: Absences cannot be compensated by attending on an alternative day.
Invoices: Invoices will be sent to the parent/guardian’s email on record. A New Day CDC prioritizes environmental sustainability and issues receipts via email each month during the tuition processing. These receipts contain all necessary information for taxes, HSA, and FSA purposes.
Tuition Adjustments: Tuition may be adjusted when necessary, with a complete 30-day written notice to the administration office of A New Day CDC from the parents. Kindly direct written emails to irma@anewdaycdc.com.
Hardships: In instances where circumstances or hardships make it challenging to pay tuition, please reach out to Irma to arrange a payment schedule and sign a payment agreement.
No Refunds/Prorates: No refunds or prorates are issued for absences, adverse weather days, vacations, teacher in-service days, holidays, or any day the school is closed due to unforeseen circumstances, including closures initiated by state officials, CDC, or administration.
IN THIS NEWSLETTER
Summer Preschool Schedule
Summer Splash Days
A New Day CDC will be closed on Thursday, 7/4/2024
A New Day CDC will be closed the week of 7/08/2024 through 7/12/2024
July Birthdays
Curriculum
4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY
A New Day Child Development Center will be closed on Thursday, July 4th.
Please let us know ahead of time if your child will also be gone on Friday, July 5th.
SUMMER SCHEDULE
Our school schedule changes during the summer months. We will be going outside first thing each morning and covering the curriculum in the afternoons. Due to the high summer temperatures, we will not be spending any time outside in the afternoons.
As we go outside first thing in the morning, we ask that children who arrive after 8:00 am have breakfast before arriving at school. This is because all staff will be required to be outside during this time.
SUMMER DAYS
Each child will need to have a sun hat for added sun protection during outside time, along with a bottle of sunscreen and a bottle of insect repellent to keep at the school.
Please ensure all your child’s personal belongings, such as backpacks, lunchboxes, towels, sun hats, and sunscreen, are labeled with your child’s first and last name.
Sunscreen Application:
Parents must apply sunscreen to their children before arriving at school. Teachers will reapply sunscreen as needed throughout the day.
SUMMER SPLASH DAYS
SPLASH DAYS FOR JULY
Weather permitting, we will have Splash Days every Tuesday & Wednesday mornings during the months of July. Please note that if it is raining on the mornings of Splash Days, WE WILL NOT HAVE SPLASH DAY. The rain water tends to be too cold for the children to enjoy.
SPLASH DAYS CLASS SCHEDULE:
TUESDAYS WILL BE DESIGNATED FOR CHILDREN IN
MRS. MARIA & PRE-K CLASSROOM.
PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD A SACK LUNCH ON THESE DAYS AS THEY WILL EAT LUNCH ON THE PATIO. DO NOT SEND ANY FOOD THAT REQUIRES MICROWAVING .
WEDNESDAYS WILL BE DESIGNATED FOR CHILDREN IN
MRS. CASIE’S & MRS. DIANA’S CLASS.
STUDENTS WILL EAT THEIR LUNCH INDOORS.
SPLASH DAYS GUIDELINES
Arrival Prepared:
Children must arrive at school dressed in their swimsuits with sunscreen already applied.
Bring a Towel:
Please ensure your child brings a towel.
Sunscreen Application:
Parents must apply sunscreen to their children before arriving at school. Teachers will reapply sunscreen as needed throughout the day.
Swimsuit and Towel Care:
Swimsuits and towels will be sent home daily for parents to wash. We do not keep these items at the school.
Change of Clothes:
Each child must have an extra change of clothes in a Ziplock bag labeled with their name, packed in their backpack, for changing after splash day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY:
Oluremi O. 4 yrs. on 7/05
Mrs. Diana on 07/12
Jax B. 5 yrs. on 07/17
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT & RE-ENROLLMENT FEES
The annual enrollment fee of $200.00 is payable at the time of enrollment and automatically renews each July 1st. This fee is nonrefundable and serves to secure a classroom spot for your child. It also covers essential administrative costs required by the state, including maintaining accurate records and ensuring the health and safety of all children. Additionally, parents are required to complete new enrollment paperwork each July to provide updated information for the upcoming school year.
2024-2025 ENROLLMENT FORMS
All 2024-2025 student enrollment forms must be fully completed by July 15th! Please be sure to check the times that your child will be attending.
Every line must be filled out completely, or you must write N/A if it does not apply. This is required by childcare licensing regulations to ensure all sections are addressed.
TUITION FEES SECTION: You must choose 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or the Extended Hours of 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
CHILDREN AGES 3 & UP: For children ages 3 years and up who are not fully potty trained, parents will be required to continue paying the higher Toddler Tuition Rate until their child can use the potty independently.
SUPPLY FEE FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
A New Day CDC there is a bi-annual supply fee for each student, first one due in January and the second one due in July of each year.
This fee is also nonrefundable.
For children attending 5 days per week $350.00 per semester.
For children attending 3 days per week $300.00 per semester.
For children attending 2 days per week $250.00 per semester.
SUMMER VACATIONS
If you plan to take any time off for your summer vacation, please let us know ahead of time. There are no refunds given for vacations, illnesses, absences, or holidays, as the school must continue to meet all operational expenses. Tuition must still be paid in full while you are on vacation. Please provide at least two weeks’ notice if your child will be on vacation for an extended period.
SUMMER BREAK
A NEW DAY CDC WILL BE CLOSED THE WEEK OF: JULY 08, 2024 through JULY 12, 2024
To provide your child with the best care possible, our team must remain in good physical and emotional health. Since the school operates on a planned budget and must meet its financial obligations promptly, the following school closures will be observed as paid holidays. Due to fixed costs averaged over the calendar year, there will be no reduction in tuition for these days off.
JULY2024 CURRICULUM
WEEK 1: SPACE EXPLORATION
WEEK 2: CLOSE FOR SUMMER BREAK
WEEK 3: UNDER THE BIG TOP CIRCUS FUN
WEEK 4: SPACE EXPLORATION
WEEK 4: DINOSAURS
ARRIVALS & ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance is crucial for your child's need for consistency and order, and it allows them to participate fully in class lessons and other learning experiences. Therefore, we ask that all children arrive at A New Day CDC before 8:30 a.m. If you know your child will not be attending for the day, please give us a courtesy call by 8:30 a.m. at 512-264-7373.
PARENT REFERRALS: The greatest gift you can give us is the referral of a new family. We have just a few openings left for our 2024-2025 School Year. A New Day CDC will offer a $300referral fee to any family that you refer once their child has been enrolled for 6 weeks.
POTTY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
In our 3, 4, and 5 Pre-K classrooms, diaper changing tables are NOT available due to the schedules, equipment, and activities in these rooms. Therefore, it is expected that all children enrolled in these classes are potty independent.
A child is considered toilet trained if they can effectively communicate their needs, independently use the bathroom, manage their clothing, clean themselves properly, and wash their hands with minimal assistance.
Additionally, parents will be required to continue paying the higher Toddler Tuition Rate until their child can use the potty independently.
PARENT RESOURCES
https://www.verywellfamily.com/three-day-potty-training-tips
If your child is ready to be out of diapers, congratulations! Using the toilet is an important skill that further develops your child’s independence and increases their confidence. The purpose of toilet training is to teach your children how to recognize the sensation they feel in their bodies before they need to use the toilet, as well as how to use the toilet, put on and off their clothing, and wash their hands.
The most important thing to remember is that potty training is a process and your child will have accidents. However, assuming they are developmentally and emotionally ready for toilet training, if you stick to this method, your child will be using the potty consistently in just three days. Learn more about how to quickly potty train your child.
CHOOSE THE WEEKEND
You will need three days in a row where you are home with your child. For working parents, this method works best over a three-day weekend or a time when you can take off a day of work to add on to a regular Saturday/Sunday.
You will be inside for most of the weekend, so it is important to mentally prepare yourself to spend lots of time with your child. Have fun with them! If you can't block out three days, on the final day, discuss what you have been doing with your childcare provider and ask them to continue the process.
2024 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
2024 REMAINING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Ensuring your child's well-being depends on our team maintaining good physical and emotional health. Our school strictly adheres to a thoughtfully planned budget to promptly fulfill financial commitments. Therefore, upcoming holidays and school closures will be observed as paid holidays, with specific dates communicated in advance through posted memos.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, the corresponding day off will be observed on either Friday or Monday. Despite fixed costs spread over the calendar year, please be aware that there will be no reduction in tuition for these scheduled breaks.
We recommend keeping a copy of the calendar below for reference, enabling your family to plan accordingly.
