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Program DatesNike Tykes Preschool operates from September through May and will mainly follow the Manchester Public Schoolcalendar.We do NOT take time off for Election Day, Testing days, report card conference or Board of Education Staff Developmentdays.Class Begins Ends No. of DaysMon/Wed/Fri September 8 June 3 102 daysTues/Thurs September 7 May 26 68 daysProgram HolidaysPrograms will not be held on legal holidays and schoolvacations and will follow the Manchester Public SchoolCalendar. These dates are already considered into theprogram. They are:October 11Columbus DayNovember 11 Veteran’s DayNovember 25-26 Thanksgiving RecessDecember 24 to Dec 31 Holiday RecessJanuary 17Martin Luther King DayFebruary 21 to 25 Winter RecessApril 18 to 22 Spring RecessMay 30Memorial DayProgram Cancellations and ClosingIf the Manchester Public School System closes, allclasses will be canceled.If the Manchester Public School System has a delay inopening, morning classes will meet at 10:00 A.M.,and dismiss at 12:00 noon. Afternoon classes will beheld as scheduled. If school lets out early inManchester, afternoon classes will be canceled.Please check with local radio stations or local TV for upto the minute school announcements. ORFor cancellation information call:Nike Tykes Preschool860-647-3168by 8 a.m.Classes will not be notified by phone.If in doubt, please call.Classes canceled will be made up at the end of theprogram year and during spring recess if necessary.Complaint ProcedureIf you are experiencing a problem, please speak to yourteacher first. If this does not help, please discuss theproblem with the Center Director. If you feel the problemis still not resolved, please contact the RecreationSupervisor/Leisure Programs at 860-647-3079.If still not satisfied with the results, you may also wish tocontact the Connecticut Department of Public Health andAddiction Services, Day Care Licensing Unit at 860-509-8045.In most cases, the situation can be resolved by speakingwith your teacher and the Center Director immediately.PLEASE remember that thefirst payment for 2010/2011school year is due onAugust 15th and checksshould be made out to the“Town of Manchester”.Classes start after LaborDay.See you in the Fall!-The Nike Tykes Preschool StaffThe Nike Tykes Preschool is town sponsored andlicensed by the State of Connecticut. We are alsoaccredited by NAEYC (National Association for theEducation of Young Children).We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30a.m. until 2:30 p.m.Fun Tykes (3 year old) classes are 9:30 until noonand 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.The On Our Way (4 year old)classes run from 9:00 until 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to2:30 p.m., as detailed on the previous page.
REGISTRATION INFORMATIONAdmission and EnrollmentNike Tykes Preschool is open to all children regardlessof race, religion, sex, ethnic background, disability or theinability to pay.AgeChildren age three (as of December 31) to five.Toilet TrainingIt is strongly recommended that children be toilet trainedhowever it is not mandatory.Required FormsThese forms are mandatory and must be completed andreturned before a child may begin.Child Care Health Form: A physical completed by alicensed physician, physician assistant or a certifiednurse practitioner. The physical is valid one year fromthe actual date of the physical and is due by August 29.Emergency Information Form: This form containsimportant emergency contact information. It isimperative that this form be complete, accurate, andlegible. All areas must be completed. For the safety ofyour child, please notify the Center Director of anychange of phone, address, or emergency contactsimmediately. Also, if during class time you will beanywhere but home, it is helpful to let the teacher knowwhere you will be, and a contact number.Authorization Form: Authorizes us to provide for thesafety of your child in case of an emergency as well aspermission for photographs, field trips, walks, and use ofartwork. Authorization for Emergency Procedures ismandatory.Enrollment and Payment Card: Provides generalinformation and program for which you are registering.Application for Sliding Scale Fees: This application ismandatory for those requesting a reduction in fees only.The information provided will be confidential and isrequired in order to determine eligibility and amount ofprogram fees. For Manchester residents only!If you have any questions about sliding scale,Please read “Clarification of Requirements”; it is partof the paperwork you must fill out when requesting aid.The Director has the paperwork.Payment MethodsPayments can be made at the Parks and RecreationOffice, August 15 th through February 15th by checks,money orders, credit card or cash. It is yourresponsibility to keep all your receipts.MONTHLY: Payments are due on the 15th of eachmonth, August 2010 through February 2011.A child may be dismissed from the program if paymentsare 60 days in arrears (2 payments missed).Children will not be allowed to return until the past duebalances are paid in full.Late Payment FeeA $5 Late Payment Fee will be assessed for paymentsreceived after the 30th of the month.ONE PAYMENT: The fee is due on August 15 th .The discount is forfeited if payment is notreceived on time.Refund PolicyThe Registration Fee is non-refundable.Credits only will be issued for those children who areabsent for two weeks or more due to an illness (adoctor's note is required).Those participants entering the program anytime beforethe 15th of a month pay the full month's tuition; those onor after the 15th, pay half of the month's tuition. Pleasesee “Withdrawal and Dismissal” below regarding refundrequests and timelines.Withdrawal and DismissalPlease notify the Center Director at least one month inadvance and in writing, with the reason for withdrawaland the last date your child will be attending. If this isnot done, you will be assessed one month’s tuition,since this is valuable time wasted in filling yourchild’s space.A child may be dismissed from the program if:• all required forms are not on file.• physical is not up to date.• payments are 60 days in arrears (2 payments missed).• a child's behavior is a risk to the safety and well beingof all participants.
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