FAQ

What tuition and fees will I pay?

• You will pay a non-refundable registration fee of $50 per child.
• Upon acceptance into the program, tuition is $75 per week, per child.
• We also welcome drop-in students. If you are unable to bring your child to The Kids Spot Tuesday-Friday, you can arrange a drop-in schedule. Drop-in tuition is $25 per day, per child.

What happens if I don’t pick up my child right after school?

Parents or guardians are expected to pick up their child promptly at the end of the school day, by 1 p.m.  Parents/guardians will be charged a late fee of $10 for every 15 minutes past 1 p.m.

What methods of payment do you accept, and when is tuition due?

When your child enrolls in The Kids Spot Preschool, your $50 registration fee and the first month’s tuition are due. Tuition is paid, in advance, on the first of each month. We accept cash and checks, or you can pay with your credit card via PayPal.

If my child does not attend class on a regularly scheduled school day, do I still pay tuition?

Yes. As with any private school, tuition for each student is paid in advance, regardless of whether your student misses school due to illness or family vacation.

Tuition is also due during school holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Spring Break: April 4-8, 2011
• July 4
• Summer Break: August 9-12, 2011
• Winter Break: November 15-18, 2011
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• December 26

**If school is canceled due to teacher illness or inclement weather, you will not be charged tuition for that day.

Do you offer subsidies to offset tuition costs?

The Kids Spot Preschool is listed as a Provider with DSHS and VOA. Parents who need financial assistance for tuition can apply for subsidies through either of these programs.

What is your average class size?

Class size is limited to a total of 15 students.

Can I schedule a tour of the facilities?

Certainly. Just contact us to schedule an appointment.

What safety and security measures do you take?

Your child’s safety is our top priority. The Kids Spot Preschool is licensed through the Department of Early Learning of Washington State, and we adhere to the licensing requirements set by the state.

In addition to undergoing criminal background checks, our staff has received training in the following areas:

• Child development
• First Aid, CPR, and bloodborne pathogens
• Safe food handling and preparation
• Safe storage of medicine, cleaning supplies, and other toxins

Our indoor facility and outdoor play areas have passed state health and safety checks.

Only parents or guardians are allowed to visit or pick up their child. If a parent or guardian provides advance written permission, a child may be released to an alternate caregiver who presents two forms of identification (one must be a picture ID).

What are your hand-washing and facility sanitizing practices?

All adults and children will wash their hands before and after preparing food, before eating, after playing outdoors, after diapering or using the toilet, and whenever they come into contact with bodily fluids.

We maintain our facility in a manner that exceeds DEL requirements. The preschool director uses a bleach/water solution on all surfaces, toilet area, and equipment. All toys and bedding are washed weekly or as needed. Infant toys are washed daily or after each use.

All cleaning products, chemicals, and medications will be inaccessible to the children.

Is The Kids Spot Preschool a non-smoking facility?

Yes! The director is a non-smoker and smoking is not permitted on the premises or within sight of the children.

May I visit my child during the school day?

Yes! You are always welcome to visit or call during normal preschool hours.

What does my child’s daily schedule look like?

When you enroll your child, you will receive a parent handbook that details the daily schedule. Your child will have his or her own cubby, and a folder in which to store classwork. Once a week, your child will bring his or her classwork folder home.

Do the children play outside daily?

Weather permitting, your child will play outdoors every school day.

The preschool director checks daily to make certain both the indoor and outdoor play areas are safe for children and families — free from broken toys or broken glass and other hazards.

Am I required to volunteer at The Kids Spot?

No. We realize parents are busy, overburdened, and in need of a break. Our philosophy is to give you several hours of respite during your week so you feel refreshed and emotionally prepared to be the best parent you can when your child is with you.

Is The Kids Spot Preschool affiliated with any religion?

The director and her family are Christians. We use a Christian-based pre-school curriculum called A Beka.

We respect all religions and we do not discriminate in enrollment and hiring practices or in the care of children because of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, religion, communication, learning styles, differing physical or mental abilities, or use of a trained dog or service animal by a disabled person.

What is your discipline philosophy?

Our staff provides consistent, gentle-yet-firm discipline.

• Our first course of action is to distract the child and redirect him or her toward positive behavior.
• Step two is to talk with the child in an age-appropriate manner about the issue.
• If the child continues the negative behavior, he or she will sit in a time-out spot for a short time.

Are your students required to be potty trained?

We prefer, but do not require, that our students be potty trained. If your child is in the process of toilet training, but hasn’t quite achieved a 100% success rate yet, we’re fine with that.

How do you deal with allergies?

When you register your child, we will discuss any known allergies your child has (this includes pet dander, grasses, trees, bees, medications, foods such as peanuts, etc.). If your child needs to take allergy medications during the school day, you will sign a medical release. We make every effort to accommodate children who have allergies, but presently, we are not equipped to accommodate children who have severe peanut allergies.

What food will you serve my child during the school day?

Your child will eat a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. We will post our menu weekly at the preschool, and we follow FDA guidelines for servings of wheat, fruits, veggies, etc. Check out our sample menu.