Antioch Academy Preschool maintains a non-discriminatory policy based on race, color, and national origin in the administration of its admission and educational policies.  In order to be accepted for admission in to Antioch Academy Preschool, parents and students must agree with and support the moral and ethical standard and philosophy upon which the preschool is founded.  The parents and school must work together in mutual support of their desire to supply each student the opportunity to grow and become all that God intends him/her to become.  Antioch Academy Preschool considers it an honor to have a part in the life of your child.

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS 

Daycare will be closed for the following holidays:
January 1
Good Friday
July 4
Labor Day
Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday)
December 24, 25

If the holiday falls on Saturday, the holiday is observed on Friday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, it is observed on Monday.

  CLASS PLACEMENT

Class placement in preschool is determined by the student’s age as of September 30.

 PROCEDURES FOR ADMISSION FOR PRESCHOOL

Step I: Parent(s) schedule an appointment with the Director. This meeting will help parent(s) and student(s) to become acquainted with Antioch Academy Preschool  and to determine the class placement of the student(s)

Step 2. Once the above criteria has been met, the parents will complete the registration form, tender the required fees and return the forms to the Director.  All enrollment information must be turned in before children can attend Antioch Academy Preschool.

Tuition and fees are the major source of income for Antioch Academy Preschool a non-profit corporation. It is extremely important for all families to meet payment deadlines in order for Antioch Academy Preschool to continue to maintain financial stability. Payment of tuition and fees allow the school to strengthen programs, to increase faculty compensation and to operate with fiscal responsibility. Antioch Academy Preschool, at its discretion, reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not follow the guidelines set forth by Antioch Academy Preschool  without refunding tuition or fees.

1. Registration and supply fees are due and payable before students can attend class.

2. Students will not be allowed to continue attending classes unless tuition is paid by stated deadlines.

· Weekly tuition is due Monday of each week the child attends.  A late charge of $10 per student will be assessed if payment is not received by Friday of that week.

· Daily tuition is due the same day the child attends unless other arrangements have been made.

3. A $25 fee will be charged for all “returned checks” for insufficient  funds or a closed account.

4. There are no deductions for holidays, weather, closings or absences in preschool or childcare.

5. Charges will not be accrued for up to 2 weeks of vacation annually when advance notice of 2 weeks is given.  This option is available only for year round weekly full day students.

6. Late pick-up charge is $10 for any portion of fifteen minutes that the child is picked up late.

WEATHER CLOSINGS

Our preschool does not plan on closing due to inclement weather.  However, if Bristol Virginia City Schools are closed, we will be closed.  If they are on a delay, we will be on a one-hour delay
 

Weekly Preschool Tuition

Full Day

First Child......$90
Additional Child(ren)......$85
Infant Care......$100

Half Day

First Child......$65        
Additional Child(ren).......$60
Daily Rates......$25
Half Day Rates......$20

ENROLLMENT FEES

The Enrollment Fee applies to all students and is due when application is made.  Enrollment fees are non-refundable.

Preschool Enrollment Fee......$35

BOOK AND SUPPLY FEES 

Preschool Book and Supply Fees of $100 are due at orientation.  All preschool book and supply fees must be paid in full before the first day of classes.

Infant/Toddler Supply Fee:.......$35
2-4 Year Olds book and supply fee.......$100

                ILLNESS POLICY

For the welfare of your child and other students in the preschool, all children who are ill must be kept home.  When the child is well enough to participate in a normal school day, please send appropriate clothing for the temperature to enable the child to participate in outside activities.

Students with a temperature of 100° or more must be picked up and remain out of preschool for 24 hours after starting prescribed medication and/or 24 hours after temperature returns to normal.

              MEDICATION FORMS

Medication cannot be given unless the parent signs a medical consent form.  Prescribed medication can be administered as long as it is brought to the office in  the original bottle with the dosage information intact and accompanied by a medical consent form signed by the parent and the prescribing physician.