Our goal at The Bell Center is to ensure the health of our participants.  Vaccinations are an important tool to prevent dangerous illnesses in children.  To best use vaccines as a tool and for the safety of all we serve, we require participants to receive all state required vaccinations for school entrance per the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommended schedule.

In consideration for accepting the undersigned child into The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs, and the providing of professional services to the undersigned child by the same, I, as the parent and legal guardian of the undersigned child, do hereby fully release and discharge, for myself, my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns, the following: The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs, The Service Guild of Birmingham, Inc., and their agents, servants, volunteers, and employees from any and all legal liability or claims for money damages, compensation or indemnification, arising from, and by reason of, any and all known and unknown illness, injuries or damages, that may be suffered by the undersigned child due to or resulting from his/her participation or attendance in any activities or professional services provided by The Bell Center for Early Intervention Programs. This release incorporates as it fully set forth herein the Alabama "Volunteer Service Act." I understand that The Bell Center is not responsible for determining when medical procedures are needed for my child nor for the administration of any procedure nor the upkeep of any medical equipment. 

The Bell Center requires several fees each year. Following is a list of these fees and when they are due. 

Evaluation Fee - $245.00

This fee is due at the time of the evaluation. I understand that the professional staff will evaluate my child using the Revised Hawaii Early Learning Profile before he/she begins therapy at TBC. 

I also understand that my child will be re-evaluated each year that he/she participates in a Bell Center Program, and on his/her entry date anniversary the existing re-evaluation fee applies. 

Supply Fee For My Friends $100.00 - All other programs Supply Fee $85.00

I understand that a $75.00/$100.00 supply fee is due each year that my child participates in TBC programs. This supply fee is due September 1st. 

If my child enters the program between January 1st and March 31st, this fee is $37.50/$50.00. (There is no supply fee charged for the program year if enrolled on April 1 or after.)

Registration Fee $50.00

Each year my child registers for a Bell Center program a registration fee applies with typically occurs in April.

Program Fees

Monthly Program Fees are duby the 15th of each month. The current fee schedule is provided on out website. (www.thebellcenter.org)

A late fee of $25 will apply to unpaid balances. I understand that balances due over 30 days will result in my child not receiving services until the balance is cleared. 

*The Bell Center recognizes that each family comes to us with unique financial circumstances. Financial assistance is available for tuition and applications are available by contacting Jeannie Colquett, Executive Director, at jcolquett@thebellcenter.org or 205-879-3417. 

If needed, a monthly payment plan for evaluation fees and supply fees can be arranged with Janet Wilson, bookkeeper, at jwilson@thebellcenter.org.