KWLA PARENT AGREEMENT CONTRACT
1. The KWLA Program is an equal opportunity employer. No person, based on race, sex, religion, color, or national origin, will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program.
2. KWLA exercises the right to pray over food and during all general activities. KWLA’s platform is based on character education a value systems that are consistent with Right Living spiritual values. If the parent/guardian opposes please put in writing that you want your child(ren) to be exempt from the above.
3. The KWLA Program will abide by the state of Alabama Department of Human Services regulation and safety procedures.
4. The KWLA Before Program will be open Monday – Friday from 6:00 am – 10:00 am and After School Program will be open from Monday - Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fridays from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m. to provide quality before and after school care for children attending local schools in grades K5 – 8th. K-12 grades for students with a current IEP may attend KWLA Program.
5. The KWLA Program will be closed when the local schools are closed. If school is cancelled due to weather while the children are in school, KWLA Program will be closed also. Parents will be notified of KWLA open dates on holidays. Additional fee will apply. (see handbook policy)
6. KWLA Program will provide a daily nutritious afternoon snack.
7. While every attempt will be made to protect your child’s personal property, KWLA Program will not be responsible for any personal items brought to the program.
8. Positive reinforcement is our primary method of maintaining discipline at KWLA. In cases where our discipline procedure of time‐out, isolation, counseling, parental contact, and behavior redirection are not effective; the child may be removed from the program by the director.
9. KWLA Program will not administer medication without first obtaining written consent on KWLA medication form from the parent/guardian. If the child’s temperature reaches 101 degrees, or the child appears to be ill, the parent will be called to immediately pick up the child.
10. In the event of an emergency, KWLA Program has the permission of the parent/guardian to administer first aid and/or obtain emergency medical treatment, if necessary, for the child’s welfare.
11. In order to meet the special academic needs of a child, KWLA will obtain the parent’s permission to coordinate efforts with the child's teachers, principals, and school counselor.
12. It is understood by the parent/guardian that children in our care are subjected to be interviewed by Child Care Licensing, DHR Special Investigations and/or law enforcement for investigative purposes and/or for determining our compliance with state of Alabama Licensing Requirements.
The KWLA After School Program fees are as follows:
13. REGISTRATION: Registration fee is $30.00 for each household entering the program. The registration fee is non-‐refundable fee and due upon initial registration along with the first week of tuition. If your child is absent for two week without communicating with KWLA program director, your child's space is no longer available. Re-enrollment is required with registration fee.
14. The parent/guardian agrees to pay the weekly tuition fee as set by KWLA. All tuition fees are due one week in advance of services rendered. Checks are payable to KWLA. If for any reason, except illness with documentation from a physician, the account has not been paid by the close of business on Wednesday of that week, a late fee of $10.00 will be assessed. If the account has not been paid by the next Friday, the child will not be permitted to return until the past due account is brought current.
15. The parent/guardian agrees to pay $25.00 for returned or insufficient funds by their financial institution, counterfeit currency or CashAPP, or money order currency company. If payment is returned, KWLA Program reserves the right to require all future payments to be made in cash. All fees and penalties associated with collecting past due accounts will be the sole responsibility of the primary parent/guardian.
16. The parent/guardian agrees to pay a $1.00 per minute, per child for late pick-‐up fee starting at 6:01pm Mon – Thursday and 5:01 pm on Fridays and the time is determined by the clock at KWLA Program locations.
17. The parent/guardian agrees to notify KWLA Before and After School Program’s verbally to the director or by text message one week in advance of the removal of their child from the program. Parents/guardians will be responsible for the week’s tuition if advanced notification is not given.
18. This parent agreement is subject to change with a one week’s notice.