Tuition and Care Policy:
· Daily Tuition Coverage: Tuition covers up to 9 1⁄2 hours of care per day, Monday through Friday. A 10-minute grace period will be provided to allow for minor delays or unforeseen circumstances. After the grace period, any time exceeding the 9 1⁄2-hour daily limit will be considered extended care and billed at a rate of $15 per additional hour. Any portion of an additional hour will be rounded up to the next full hour and added to the family account. This fee is separate from any applicable late pickup fees after Academy closing time.
Operating Hours:
· Days: Monday to Friday
· Hours: 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
· Grace Period: From 5:45 PM to 6:00 PM, parents are allowed a 15-minute grace period to pick up their child without a late fee.
Tardiness / Late Pickup Policy:
· A late fee of $25.00 will be applied for the first 20 minutes beyond 6:00 PM. After this, an additional fee of $3.00 per minute will apply.
Cancellation Policy:
· A 30-day written notice is required for cancellations.
Payment Options:
· ACH Payments: No additional fee.
· Credit Card Payments: A processing fee will apply.
· Debit Card Payments: Fees are invoiced separately.
· Payment Due Date: All payments are due on the 1st of each month. A grace period is provided until the 5th of the month. After the 5th, a $50.00 late fee will be applied unless other arrangements have been made with the Academy Director.
Annual Fees and Registration:
· Supply Fee: A $85.00 annual supply fee is charged on January 1.
· Annual Registration: Each year, a new registration form is required by Childcare Licensing. The Academy will send reminders to complete the registration.
Absences and Holidays:
· Tuition: Tuition is still charged even if a child is absent due to illness, vacation, or any other reason.
· Holiday Closures: The Academy is closed on all major holidays. However, if the local school district remains open on certain holidays, the Academy may also choose to remain open. To support our staff, we may substitute that holiday with an alternative day off to ensure they receive a comparable break. Any adjustments to our holiday schedule will be communicated in advance to parents and staff
Holidays
Ø 1: New Year’s Day
Ø 2: Martin Luther King
Ø 3: President's Day
Ø 4: Memorial Day
Ø 5: Juneteenth
Ø 6: Independence Day
Ø 7: Labor Day
Ø 8: Columbus Day
Ø 9: Columbus Day
Ø 10: Veterans Day
Ø 11: Thanksgiving Days
Ø 12: Christmas Day
If a holiday falls on a Saturday, the Academy will close on the preceding Friday. If it falls on a Sunday, the Academy will close on the following Monday
Kidsboro Academy 2026 Holiday Schedule & Accommodations
At Kidsboro Academy, we recognize the importance of holidays for both families and staff. While the academy observes the following holidays, we also make accommodations for families with school-aged children by remaining open on selected holidays. To ensure our teachers still receive their well-deserved time off, we will adjust certain holidays by closing on alternative dates.
Observed Holidays: Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be honored on the preceding Friday, and holidays that fall on a Sunday will be honored on the following Monday.
News Year’s Day - January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 19
Presidents Day - February 16
Memorial Day - May 25
Juneteenth - June 19 (adjusted - see below)
Independence Day - July 3
Pioneer Day - July 24 (adjusted - see below)
Labor Day - September 7
Columbus Day - October 12 (adjusted - see below)
Veterans Day - November 11 (adjusted - see below)
Thanksgiving- November 26 (adjusted - see below)
Christmas Day - December 25 (adjusted - see below)
Holiday Adjustment & Accommodations:
To assist families while ensuring teachers receive time off, the following holiday adjustments will be made:
● Columbus Day (October 12, 2026) - Open
○ Instead, the academy will be closed on January 1st & 2nd (New Years)
● Veterans Day (November 11, 2026) - Open
○ Instead, the academy will be closed on November 26th & 27th (Thanksgiving)
● Juneteenth (June 19, 2026) - Open
○ Instead, the academy will be closed on July 2nd & 3rd (Independence Day)
● Pioneer Day (July 24, 2026)- Open
○ Instead, the academy will be closed on December 24th & 25 (Christmas)
Teacher Prep Days:
We wanted to let you know that throughout the year we will be adding a few additional days off for Teacher Prep Days. These days allow our teachers to complete their required training hours and stay up to date with best practices. We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to provide the best care and learning environment for your children.
● December 31, 2025 - Closing early (at 1 PM)
● April 3, 2026 - Closed for Teacher Prep Day (Closed)
● July 17, 2026 - Closed for Teacher Prep Day (Closed)
● October 16, 2026 - Closed for Teacher Prep Day (Closed)
Summary of Adjusted Closures:
● December 31, 2025 - Closing early (at 1 PM)
● January 1st & 2nd (instead of Juneteenth)
● April 3, 2026 - Closed for Teacher Prep Day (Closed)
● July 17, 2026 - Closed for Teacher Prep Day (Closed)
● October 16, 2026 - Closed for Teacher Prep Day (Closed)
● July 2nd & 3rd (instead of Pioneer Day)
● November 26th & 27th (instead of Veterans Day)
● December 24th & 25 th (instead of Columbus Day)