Common use of School Holidays Clause in Contracts

School Holidays. (School closed) We are closed on the holidays & Teacher In-Service days listed. These dates are considered when establishing tuition rates therefore credit does not accrue for these days. Labor Day Good Friday Independence Day (4th of July) Thanksgiving+ day after Memorial Day Summer In-Service: (1 week in July/Aug) Christmas Break: (specific dates TBD) Up to 3 additional Teacher In-Service Days/school year (TBD) Attendance / Absences: Tuition amount remains the same each month regardless of attendance, In-Service days or school holidays. Credit is not given for absence due to illness or school closure. Make-up days or “day-swapping” for absences is not available. XXXX is unable to hold child’s space in school for extended absence or vacation (including taking summer off) without payment of tuition in full. In the event of a temporary emergency school closure due to hurricane, flood, fire, illness outbreak including pandemic, or other incident beyond our control, tuition will not be refunded. Snacks/Meals: XXXX provides snacks twice (2x) each day: mid-morning & mid-afternoon. Menus are posted & distributed monthly. Lunch is provided by the parent/guardian. An optional Lunch & Munch program is available 5 days per week. See monthly menu for current cost of Lunch & Munch. Media/Picture Release: XXXX may wish to use pictures of children enrolled for promotional purposes. (Note: under no circumstances will child’s name be given for publication or for any other purpose). You may choose whether or not your child’s photograph may be used for distribution to media. Please indicate your preference by checking the appropriate box. Each age group of classes will have a picture website called a “share site” for parents to access pictures taken at school throughout the school year. (2’s: Seeds & Sprigs. 3K: Sprouts & Buds. 4K: Blossoms & Blooms.) Pictures of all children in the class will be uploaded to the appropriate site for families to log in & download or order prints for personal use. Currently XXXX is using Shutterfly for these share sites. We ask that families not post pictures of XXXX children from families other than their own on social media. Medications & Illness Policies Brief Overview: Refer to the Parent Handbook for the Health & Safety, and Illness policies. XXXX will dispense only prescribed medications. This includes all syrups, drops, lotions, tablets & over-the-counter items. Medication must be in the original container with child’s name & dosage clearly labeled. Children who are ill are to remain at home. Any child sent home with a fever, vomiting, or with diarrhea will not be allowed to attend school the following day. Child must be fever-free, vomit-free, or diarrhea-free for at least 24 hours* without the use of medications before returning to school. *This time frame may be extended due to health crisis / pandemic. Termination of Agreement: Parent/Guardian may withdraw child from school at any time by giving written notice to the school office a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the last scheduled day of attendance. Tuition account must be paid in full by money order or credit card prior to the final 2-week period. If advance written notification is not submitted, a two-week tuition fee will be assessed, payable at the time of actual notice. No tuition credit will be refunded if advance notice is not given. If a tuition refund is due, a written request must be given to the center. The request must show an address where refund can be mailed. Requests are forwarded to First Presbyterian Church’s Business Office for processing & may take several weeks to process. XXXX reserves the right to terminate this agreement for any of the following…

School Holidays. (‌ Climbing Tree follows the TUSD School closed) District Calendar for school closures, holidays, and teacher in-service days. We are closed on for certain holidays including New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the holidays & Teacher Infollowing Friday, and Winter Break the last two weeks of December. Please see the Climbing Tree School Calendar for a full list of school closures, holidays, and in-Service days listed. These dates are considered when establishing tuition rates therefore credit does not accrue for these service days. Labor Day Good Friday Independence Day (4th Admission & Enrollment‌ The school serves children from ages 3 to 6 years. Children must be 3 years old before September 1 of July) Thanksgiving+ the current school year. Children must be potty trained; they should be able to wear underwear throughout their school day after Memorial Day Summer In-Service: (1 week in July/Aug) Christmas Break: (specific dates TBD) Up with little to 3 additional Teacher In-Service Days/no accidents or assistance needed. The school year (TBD) Attendance / Absences: Tuition amount remains the same each month regardless of attendance, In-Service days or school holidays. Credit is not given licensed for absence due diapering or pull-ups. All admission and enrollment forms must be completed and the Registration Fee and ½ of the first month’s tuition payment paid prior to illness or school closure. Make-up days or “day-swapping” for absences is not available. XXXX is unable to hold child’s space in school for extended absence or vacation (including taking summer off) without payment of tuition in full. In the event of a temporary emergency school closure due to hurricane, flood, fire, illness outbreak including pandemic, or other incident beyond our control, tuition will not be refunded. Snacks/Meals: XXXX provides snacks twice (2x) each day: mid-morning & mid-afternoon. Menus are posted & distributed monthly. Lunch is provided by the parent/guardian. An optional Lunch & Munch program is available 5 days per week. See monthly menu for current cost of Lunch & Munch. Media/Picture Release: XXXX may wish to use pictures of children enrolled for promotional purposes. (Note: under no circumstances will child’s name be given for publication or for any other purpose). You may choose whether or not your child’s photograph may first day of attendance. An enrollment fee of $100 and ½ of the first month’s tuition is due at the time of enrollment. This fee is non-refundable. A two-week, written notice is due before withdrawal. A tuition deposit is required for each child enrolled. This deposit will be used held without interest and will represent tuition payment for distribution the last two weeks of the child’s enrollment. There are up to mediasix classrooms. Please indicate your preference by checking Children remain in the appropriate box. Each age group of classes will have a picture website called a “share site” same classroom for parents to access pictures taken at school throughout the entire school year, which begins early August and ends mid-May. (2’s: Seeds & SprigsClass size is limited to ensure that the learning and care environment is relaxed, safe, attentive, and of the highest quality. 3K: Sprouts & BudsChildren are admitted without regard to race culture, sex, religion, national origin, or disability. 4K: Blossoms & Blooms.) Pictures We do not discriminate on the basis of special needs as long as a safe, supportive environment can be provided. Inclusion‌ Climbing Tree believes that children of all ability levels are entitled to the same opportunities for participation, acceptance, and belonging in child care. We will make every reasonable accommodation to encourage full and active participation of all children in our program based on their individual capabilities and needs. In order to ensure that the class needs of children with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) are met, the following procedures will be uploaded implemented. Director will: ● Ask all families to complete a request form for a copy of a child’s IEP/IFSP. This request will be placed in each child’s file. ● File all copies of IEP/IFSPs in a child's file in order to be readily available to share with the teaching team. ● Provide copies of IEP/IFSP goals to the appropriate site child’s teacher(s) and discuss strategies for meeting the goals. ● Ensure all teachers are trained on how to implement an IEP/IFSP. Training will be documented in each teacher’s professional development record (PDR). ● Contact early intervention staff/consultants to schedule periodic meetings with the child's family and teacher(s) to discuss the child’s progress and to increase strategies in adapting IEP/IFSP goals in classroom activities and routines. ● Request permission from families to log in & download or order prints for personal use. Currently XXXX is using Shutterfly for these share sites. We ask that families not post pictures of XXXX children from families other than their own on social media. Medications & Illness Policies Brief Overview: Refer attend any meetings with the early intervention team related to changes to the Parent Handbook IEP/IFSP. ● Monitor teachers’ work towards supporting the child in meeting IEP/IFSP goals. ● Request additional help from the early intervention team if needed. ● Ensure teachers conduct family conferences to report on progress. Teaching Team will: ● Observe and document the child’s progress towards goals weekly and use their notes to individualize lesson plans. ● Complete a communication log between home and the teachers daily or as needed for each child with an IEP/IFSP. ● Prepare for and conduct family conferences at least 2 times a year to share progress on IEP/IFSP goals, the child’s development, and participation in the classroom. ● Meet with the family to plan for and discuss transitioning to new classrooms or programs. An individualized plan will be created as needed to ensure a successful transition for the Health & Safety, and Illness policies. XXXX will dispense only prescribed medications. This includes all syrups, drops, lotions, tablets & over-the-counter items. Medication must be in the original container with child’s name & dosage clearly labeled. Children who are ill are to remain at home. Any child sent home with a fever, vomiting, or with diarrhea will not be allowed to attend school the following day. Child must be fever-free, vomit-free, or diarrhea-free for at least 24 hours* without the use of medications before returning to school. *This time frame may be extended due to health crisis / pandemic. Termination of Agreement: Parent/Guardian may withdraw child from school at any time by giving written notice to the school office a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the last scheduled day of attendance. Tuition account must be paid in full by money order or credit card prior to the final 2-week period. If advance written notification is not submitted, a two-week tuition fee will be assessed, payable at the time of actual notice. No tuition credit will be refunded if advance notice is not given. If a tuition refund is due, a written request must be given to the center. The request must show an address where refund can be mailed. Requests are forwarded to First Presbyterian Church’s Business Office for processing & may take several weeks to process. XXXX reserves the right to terminate this agreement for any of the following….

School Holidays. (School closed) ‌ We are open all year around except for one week in December and a few staff training days. Please refer to the school calendar. We are also closed on statutory holidays. School will be closed the holidays day after Thanksgiving, two weeks in December for winter recess and a week in March or April for Spring break. As an additional service to parents, we may offer daycare on the basis of availability of staff at the rate of $20 per day during legal holidays. Please note this is purely based on staff availability and dependent on a minimum of 15 children being signed up daily. Daycare will be canceled if less than 15 sign up. SUMMER PROGRAM‌ An additional summer activity fee of $110 per child for each month of June & Teacher In-Service days listedJuly is due 1st of June. These dates This is to cover additional costs that are considered when establishing tuition rates therefore credit incurred with having outside vendors. TOYS & JEWELRY‌ Please ensure that your child does not accrue bring toys to school, since it is difficult for staff to ensure the safety of these daystoys. Labor Day Good Friday Independence Day (4th No jewelry for safety and loss. COMMUNICATION‌ Open communication between parents and staff is considered vital to the responsive and respectful care of Julychildren. If at any time you have questions, comments or problems, a care provider or the Director is available and will talk with you. Please be aware that the first responsibility of the staff is supervision of children so it's best not to take up their time during school time. Please make a conference request SCHOOL PICTURES‌ School pictures are taken twice a year. Parents will be advised when this will occur. FIELD TRIPS‌ Preschool children are not taken on field trips. Kindergarten children visit the museum(s) Thanksgiving+ day after Memorial Day Summer In-Servicerestrictions permitting. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES‌ Computer, Gymnastics, Dance, Karate and other extracurricular classes may be offered by the school at an extra cost. Please consult the bulletin board at the school for the latest program updates. OTHER SERVICES‌ Vision Screening- Free to Families California Elks provides vision screening annually for children enrolled at the school. This valuable service should not be ignored since in the past, they identified many children who needed assistance. Parents are encouraged to sign up for this free service. Hear Screening: Annual with no charge to parents. After School services: Call for information. EMERGENCY EVACUATION‌ In case of an emergency such as an earthquake or fire, the school will evacuate all children to two possible locations. Either one of these locations may be used, depending on availability at the time of the evacuation. Parents please note, we may lose telephone contact during such an emergency. We will make every effort to contact you. LOCATION 1: Foothill Progressive Montessori School 000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, La Canada CA91011 Tel: (1 week 000) 000-0000 LOCATION 2: Foothill Progressive Montessori Elementary 0000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxx, Xx Xxxxxx XX00000 (000) 000-0000 WITHDRAWAL‌ Withdrawal of a child from school will require two weeks written notice of such intent, or two weeks tuition in July/Aug) Christmas Break: (specific dates TBD) Up to 3 additional Teacher Inlieu of notice. ▪ Tuition is based on a full ten-Service Days/month school year (TBD) Attendance / Absences: on enrollment and not whether the child is in attendance is due and payable on the 1st each month. No invoices are issued. We depend on you for timely payments. A late fee of $25 is charged for payments received after the 10th, and an additional $1.00 a day thereafter until all fees due are settled. While you are on vacation, we still have to cover our operating costs and staff salaries because we don’t charge extra to make up for such losses. ▪ Any legal and other costs incurred in collecting overdue payments will be charged to the parents. ▪ Tuition amount remains the same each month regardless of attendance, In-Service days or school holidays. Credit is not given for absence due to illness or school closure. Make-up days or “day-swapping” for absences is not available. XXXX is unable to hold child’s space in school for extended absence or vacation (including taking summer off) without payment of tuition in full. In the event of a temporary emergency school closure due to hurricane, flood, fire, illness outbreak including pandemic, or other incident beyond our control, tuition credit will not be refundedgiven for miscellaneous absences from school, short or long vacations taken during the school year and Spring break and Winter break or for early withdrawal in the month of May. Snacks/Meals: XXXX provides snacks twice This rule is strictly monitored. ▪ We encourage annual payments which can save you 5% if paid in a lump sum for 10 months. ▪ A Security Deposit of half a month’s tuition for full and part-time students is required at the time of enrollment. This is refunded when a child leaves assuming all financial obligations are met. To provide credit for this deposit, a month’s written notice of withdrawal is required. ▪ $25 is levied on returned checks to defray bank costs. RULES & REGULATIONS‌ ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE (2x) each SIGN IN & SIGN OUT)‌ It is imperative that arrival and dismissal times be closely adhered to. The time before class is vital for teacher preparation to ensure a smooth and productive day: mid. Children who arrive late, or who are picked up late tend to feel uncomfortable. Tardiness can be very disruptive to the teachers and classes in session and creates an awkward beginning for a child's day. Children arriving at school on time have the opportunity to meet with friends and adjust their schedule before their work cycle begins. If a child arrives late to school adults do not need to further disrupt the class by entering the classroom, please say good-morning by to your child outside the classroom. Each child must be accompanied by an adult into the building. The law requires parents to sign IN and sign OUT their child from school with a full signature to ensure your child is actually in attendance. Failure to do so may incur fines from the Department of Social Services for which parents are liable. The law also requires the school to dismiss children only to those authorized to take the child from the school to parents or others on file with the School Office. Any changes must be in writing. Your teenage child cannot sign out your toddler. HEALTH & mid-afternoon. Menus are posted & distributed monthly. Lunch is provided by the parent/guardian. An optional Lunch & Munch program is available 5 days per week. See monthly menu for current cost of Lunch & Munch. Media/Picture Release: XXXX may wish to use pictures of children enrolled for promotional purposes. (Note: under no circumstances will MEDICATION‌ Each child’s name health form must be given for publication or for any other purpose)filled out BEFORE they begin school. You may choose whether or not State law requires your child’s photograph may be used for distribution medication to media. Please indicate your preference by checking the appropriate box. Each age group of classes will have a picture website called a “share site” for parents to access pictures taken at school throughout the school year. (2’s: Seeds & Sprigs. 3K: Sprouts & Buds. 4K: Blossoms & Blooms.) Pictures of all children in the class will be uploaded to the appropriate site for families to log in & download or order prints for personal use. Currently XXXX is using Shutterfly for these share sites. We ask that families not post pictures of XXXX children from families other than their own on social media. Medications & Illness Policies Brief Overview: Refer to the Parent Handbook for the Health & Safety, and Illness policies. XXXX will dispense only prescribed medications. This includes all syrups, drops, lotions, tablets & over-the-counter items. Medication must be in the original prescription container with child’s name & dosage clearly labeled. Children who are ill are written instructions and a signed release permitting staff to remain at home. Any child sent home with a fever, vomiting, or with diarrhea will not be allowed to attend school dispense the following day. Child medication and must be fever-free, vomit-free, or diarrhea-free for at least 24 hours* without the use of medications before returning to school. *This time frame may be extended due to health crisis / pandemic. Termination of Agreement: Parent/Guardian may withdraw child from school at any time by giving written notice delivered to the classroom teacher by the adult, not the child. Do not send your child to school office a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the last scheduled day of attendance. Tuition account must be paid in full by money order or credit card prior to the final 2-week period. If advance written notification is not submitted, a two-week tuition fee will be assessed, payable at the time of actual notice. No tuition credit will be refunded if advance notice is not given. If a tuition refund is due, a written request must be given to the center. The request must show an address where refund can be mailed. Requests are forwarded to First Presbyterian Church’s Business Office for processing & may take several weeks to process. XXXX reserves the right to terminate this agreement for on days when any of the following…following symptoms are present: Fever, Rash, Cough, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Discharge of mucus from nose or eyes. In case of a medical or dental emergency parents will be notified to pick up their children immediately. If they are not available, the staff may call emergency services.

School Holidays. (School closed) We are closed on the holidays & Teacher In-Service days listed. These dates are considered when establishing tuition rates therefore credit does not accrue for these days. Labor Day Good Friday Memorial Day Thanksgiving+ day after Independence Day (4th of July) Thanksgiving+ day after Memorial Day Summer In-Service: (1 week in July/Aug) Christmas Break: (specific dates TBDtypically 2 weeks) Summer In-Service (1 week, typically in late July/early August) President’s Day Up to 3 additional Teacher In-Service Days/school year (TBDtbd) Good Friday Attendance / Absences: Children ages 2 through 5 years (Pre-Kindergarten) are eligible for enrollment as space is available. Students in the 4K Blossoms & Blooms classrooms are eligible to attend through June 30th prior to entering Kindergarten. Tuition amount remains the same each month regardless of attendance, In-Service days days, or school holidays. Credit is not given for absence due to illness or school closure. Make-up days or “day-swapping” for absences is not available. XXXX is unable to hold child’s space in school for extended absence or vacation (including taking summer offsummer) without payment of tuition in full. In the event of a temporary emergency school closure due to hurricane, flood, severe weather, fire, illness outbreak including pandemic, or other incident beyond our control, tuition will not be refunded. Snacks/Meals: XXXX provides snacks twice (2x) each day: mid-morning & mid-afternoon. Menus are posted & distributed monthly. Lunch is provided by the parent/guardian. An optional Lunch & Munch program is may be available 5 days per weekfor purchase, delivered by Tome’ Catering. See monthly menu for current cost of Lunch & Munch. Menu is distributed monthly & due before the end of the prior month. In the event of an absence, lunch credit may only be given if the school is notified prior to 9 am, so that we may cancel delivery from the caterer. XXXX is not responsible for the nutritional value of food or lunches brought from home provided by parent/guardian including when purchased from Tome’ Catering. Media/Picture Release: XXXX may wish to use pictures of children enrolled for promotional purposes. (Note: under no circumstances will child’s name be given for publication or for any other purpose). You may choose whether or not your child’s photograph may be used for distribution to mediamedia distribution. Please indicate your preference by checking the appropriate box. Each age group of classes will may have a picture website called a “share site” for parents to access pictures taken at school throughout the school year. (2’s: Seeds & Sprigs. 3K: Sprouts & Buds. 4K: Blossoms & Blooms.) Pictures of all children in the class will may be uploaded to the appropriate site for families to log in & download or order prints for personal use. Currently XXXX is using Shutterfly for these share sites. We ask that families do not post pictures of XXXX children from families other than their own on social media. Medications & Illness Policies Brief Overview: Refer to the Parent Handbook for the Health & Safety, and Illness policies. XXXX will not dispense only prescribed medications. This includes all syrups, drops, lotions, tablets & over-the-counter items. Medication must be in the original container with child’s name & dosage clearly labeled. Children who are ill are to remain at home. Any child sent home with a fever, vomiting, or with diarrhea will not be allowed to attend school medications except for the following day4 instances: 1. Child must be feverepi-freepen or Benadryl for Dr-signed Allergy plans on file, vomit-free2. diaper cream, or diarrhea-free for at least 24 hours* without the use of medications before returning to school3. *This time frame may be extended due to health crisis / pandemic. Termination of Agreement: Parent/Guardian may withdraw child from school at any time by giving written notice to the school office a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the last scheduled day of attendance. Tuition account must be paid in full by money order or credit card prior to the final 2-week period. If advance written notification is not submittedsunscreen, a two-week tuition fee will be assessed, payable at the time of actual notice. No tuition credit will be refunded if advance notice is not given. If a tuition refund is due, a written request must be given to the center. The request must show an address where refund can be mailed. Requests are forwarded to First Presbyterian Church’s Business Office for processing & may take several weeks to process. XXXX reserves the right to terminate this agreement for any of the following…&