5 Waushakum Ave. Ashland, MA
Phone (508) 875-1906
Fax (508) 875-1975
 
 
 
 
 
 

Enrollment, Weekly Tuition, Absences, and Withdrawal


Enrollment

Parents interested enrolling their child in the program is suggested to arrange an appointment to:

  • Visit our facilities
  • Meet the staff
  • Learn our daily schedule
  •  Get an enrollment packet which includes:

a) child information record form

b) immunization/ physical exam form

c) Getting to know your child’s data and any other information which is necessary to meet the needs of both, the children and the preschool.

The enrollment packet should be return completely to our center the first day of school with first week and security deposit fee.  Security deposit is equivalent to one week tuition and is charge upon enrollment; need to be use in services with 2 week notice by writing. 


Weekly Tuition

Payments are due on Monday of each week.  The fee is a weekly expense and is due in full even on those weeks when your child is absent due to illness, holiday or snow day.  During the allowed 2 weeks of vacations, with written notice given to the director, tuition will not be due.


Withdrawal

A minimum of 2 weeks, written notice must be given to the director prior to vacations and terminations. Without written notice tuition will be expected.  Security deposit is not refundable in cash.   Security deposit is equivalent to one week tuition and need to be use in services with 2 week notice by writing.  Step Forward will charge $10.00 fee for every week of late tuition payments.


Absences

No tuition credit will be given for absences.  Payments are due on Monday of each week.  Full tuition is due regardless of how many days the child is at the center during that week.  Tuition will not be expected only during the allowed 2 weeks of vacations with the written notice given in advance (at least 2 weeks) to the direction.