UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE
CHILD CARE CENTER AND PRESCHOOL
900 Wood Road, Box 2000
Kenosha , WI 53141
Website: www.uwp.edu; Keyword: Child Care
Phone: 262-595-2227
POLICY CONTRACT
REGISTRATION
All children attending UW-Parkside Child Care Center must be registered. The initial Registration/Enrollment Processing Fee of $40.00 will cover establishing enrollment. Continuing users will pay a Registration Fee of $25.00 per semester. All registration fees must be paid at the time of registration and are non-refundable.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ENROLLMENT SCHEDULE
Hours of usage in all programs are contracted on an hourly basis. You may select the start/end time. Scheduled days must be a four-hour minimum or more. A minimum of two days of attendance is required. Days/hours selected is in effect for the entire semester, including Finals Week.
SUMMER
There is a separate registration for summer. Three sessions are offered. The sessions are divided into four-week segments. The campus does not usually offer any Friday classes after the first session. Accordingly, NO Fridays are offered from mid-June to the first week of August. The Center is then closed for deep cleaning, maintenance, and staff orientation. The Center reopens for the Fall Semester.
PAYMENT
Child Care fees are invoiced on the 1 st of the month for a one-month period of time. Payment is required by the due date listed on the invoice (usually the 15 th). A late fee of $10.00 per child is assessed when payment is not made by the due date. A new invoice will be issued with the late fee identified. Payment must be made on or before the due date of the new invoice. Termination of enrollment will be the result of non-payment of the second invoice. Student parents will also have a hold on their records until payment has been received. Any NSF check may only be redeemed by cash, cashier’s check, or money order, made out to UW-Parkside Child Care Center. An NSF fee of $20.00 is charged by the University.
HEALTH FORMS
Children must have the following health forms on file:
- Physical Exam Form, completed by a physician or public health agency, and submitted no later than one month after the effective date of enrollment.
- Immunization Form, completed, signed by the parent, and submitted when the child enters the program.
These forms must be kept up-to-date. An enrollment is subject to termination when a child’s records are not in compliance with State of Wisconsin Regulations.
TOILET TRAINING
Children in the process of being toilet trained may not use pull-ups at the Center. All children who are in the three and four-year-old programs must be toilet trained.
INSURANCE
The family’s insurance carrier provides medical coverage for accident or injury. University liability does not handle medical coverage. The University carries sufficient liability insurance to protect itself against its own negligence.
ABSENCES
Fees are paid for contracted hours whether or not the child is in attendance. If a parent/guardian fails to give notification of absences, a child’s enrollment is terminated after an absence of one week.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
In the event a parent/guardian changes originally contracted hours, adjustments are made as follows:
- A fee of $10.00 per child is assessed for schedule changes.
- Hours dropped will not go in effect until the next billing cycle.
- A schedule change form must be completed in order for the schedule change to be effective.
- One schedule change per semester can be filed.
- No schedule changes may be made after the third week of the semester.
EXTRA TIME
Additional childcare is available when space allows and the child/staff ratio can be maintained. Arrangements for extra time must be made in advance with authorized office personnel. A 24-hour notice is requested. Charges for pre-arranged extra time will follow the current fee schedule.
OVERTIME
Any time(before and/or after scheduled time) used without prior arrangement is considered overtime. A parent/guardian is charged double rate for any overtime used. In the event that a parent/guardian leaves a child past the Center’s closing time, they will be charged $20.00. All overtime is assessed on a per child basis. In addition, if the Center is unable to reach the parent/guardian or anyone authorized on the enrollment forms to call for the child, Social Services will be contacted to pick up the child.
HOLDING FEE
Registration occurs on a first come first served basis. A non-refundable holding fee will be applied if attendance will not begin until after the start of the semester. (See the Fee Schedule).
WITHDRAWAL
If a parent initiates a withdrawal, the office must receive written notification two weeks prior to the child’s last day of attendance. A two-week child care tuition fee plus a $50.00 withdrawal fee will be assessed.
CHILD ABUSE STATEMENT
State law mandates childcare workers in day care centers or child caring institutions to file reports if they have reason to believe a child has been abused or neglected. ( Wisconsin Statutes, Chapter 48.981 (2)) Parents/Guardians must explain to the teachers any injuries their child sustains outside the Center. Unexplained injuries will be reported.
ITEMS NOT COVERED
For matters not covered by the preceding policies, the Child Care Center will abide by all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws regarding the care of children. In the absence of aforementioned regulations, the Child Care Center reserves the right to make a final determination in resolving instances without established policy.
CHANGES TO CHILD CARE CENTER POLICIES
The Child Care Center reserves the right to amend, remove, or otherwise change existing policies in order to comply with Federal, State, and Local laws regarding the care of children. The Child Care Center also reserves the right to amend, remove, or otherwise change existing policies in order to maintain a safe, healthy, and productive educational environment for the children served. In the event of a policy change, the Child Care Center will make every effort to inform the individuals/families as soon possible.
(Revised 5/14/09)
