ELSASS ACADEMY WESTLAKE - At a Glance Our Program (Ages & Hours) Elsass Academy accepts preschool children, ages 18 months through 5 years (pre-kindergarten). School hours are from 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Rotations begin after 8:45 a.m. The Academy will also accept after schoolers and summer campers who are 5 years through third grade.  Preschool Registration To complete registration for preschool, a $500 deposit is required.  ($100 serves as a non-refundable deposit and $400 will be applied to the first month's tuition.)  There is an annual $50 supply fee and $50 fieldtrip fee for preschool that is paid upon enrollment.  There are several enrollment forms which must be completed to fully enroll your child.   For students starting late in the school year, the supply and field trip fees will be pro-rated.    After School Care The Academy also offers an excellent after school care program. We provide after school care for children from Eanes, Cedar Creek, Valley View and Forest Trail Elementary schools.   After School Care Registration To complete registration for the After School Care, a $130 deposit is required that will be applied to the first month's tuition.  There is an annual $30 supply fee that is paid upon enrollment. There are several enrollment forms which must be completed to fully enroll your child.  Students starting late will have the supply fee prorated. Late Pickup Elsass Academy closes at 6:30p.m. A $1 per minute late fee will be charged.   Parents who are routinely late will be charged double. This fee is paid directly to the staff member and not to Elsass Academy Westlake. Please be prepared to pay this charge at the time you pick up your child.   Wait List Information Should Elsass Academy not have immediate space, you may join our wait list for a $25 fee.  When your child is offered a spot, the $25 is applied to the $100 deposit. (You will only owe a $75 deposit)   Withdrawing from Elsass Academy When a student withdraws from Elsass Academy Westlake Preschool or After School Care, a thirty day written notice is required to avoid being responsible for the following month's tuition. Tuition $850 per month - Toddler tuition, 18 months to 3 years. $750 per month - Preschoolers 3 -5 $260 per month - After School Care   Those wishing to pay semi-monthly (on the first and fifteenth) are charged an additional $10.00 for this service.  Check or money order if possible. There is a $25 discount for payment PRIOR to the first of each month.  Additional children in the same family are given a 10% discount off the lesser of the tuitions.  Checks may be left in the tuition box in the main office.    Late Tuition Tuition is due on or before the 5th of each month.  After the 5th, a $25 late fee will be assessed.  After the 15th, discontinuation of service will be considered.  For those on the semi-monthly plan, a late payment fee of $15 will be added for tuition paid after the fifth or after the twentieth.   Return Check Charges There will be a $30 fee for all returned checks. NSF checks will not be re-deposited.  You must bring in a money order, cashiers check or cash.  (Please include the $30 NSF fee with your replacement.) All late fees will apply and discounts will be voided. Vacation Credits Elsass Academy will give a one week, twice a year, vacation credit as a courtesy. Credit will not be given for less than a full week. A  year will be considered from September 1 through August 31.  The amount of $50 may be deducted from the monthly tuition. (Max 1 week per month)  Please notify the office two weeks in advance. Medication Policy We will be glad to administer medicine prescribed by your physician.  You must sign a medical permit authorizing us to dispense the medication.  The medicine must be in the original container, clearly stating the prescribed dosage, child's name, date and doctor's name.  Medicine is administered at noon and 3:00 p.m..  No over the counter medicine will be administered without a doctors note. Pick-up We understand that normally the same person(s) will pick up your child daily.  If there is any change in this routine, we must be notified in person, by phone or in writing.  State regulations require our asking to see identification of anyone unfamiliar to our staff.  Please notify us of any unusual circumstances. Illness Policy We will send children home, and parents should keep children home for the following reasons:  l    Contagious disease - 100+ degree fever (must be  fever-free and medication-free for 24 hours or return  with a doctor's note) l Vomiting or diarrhea - Rash (unless diagnosed as non-contagious with  doctor's note ) l Discharge from eyes or ears l Head Lice (No live lice or nits)  If your child is not well enough to participate in school activities, he/she is not well enough to be at school.  We do not have the additional  staff necessary to watch recovering children. Personal Belongings Please send spare clothes to be kept in your child's cubby.  Accidents do happen.  Show and tell is on Friday.  Toys should stay home on other days of the week.  If your child needs something special for naps, label  it and send it along. Meals A morning and afternoon snack will be provided for your child.  For lunch, children need to bring a nutritious lunch.  We will provide a beverage and utensils.  Please let us know if your child's lunch should be refrigerated.  Items can be heated in the microwave, if necessary. Please let the staff know if your child has any special allergies. Parent Visitation Our doors are always open for parent and visitors to watch classes or have lunch with their child.  Please check in with the office to get a visitor's badge. Holidays The following holidays are observed: Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the Friday following, Christmas Eve and Christmas, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day and Independence Day (July 4). Icy Weather Policy Elsass Academy will be closed on the days that the Eanes I.S.D. public schools are closed for inclement weather.  Look for announcements on local television stations. Bulletin Boards Please check appropriate bulletin boards daily for important information, sign-up sheets or special messages. First Days at School The first days in preschool can be difficult for both parents and children.  We like to handle it as carefully as possible to get the child off to a positive start.  If you are not convinced that this will be a wonderful time for your child, then your child will not be either.  1) You are welcome to stay as long as possible.  We encourage this.  2) When it is time for you to leave, say your goodbyes and leave without hesitation, as this will make it easier for the child.  3) Please feel free to call during the day and receive progress reports on your child's. Parent Involvement Throughout the year, there are numerous occasions for you to become involved with your child's activities.  The Director and Staff are dedicated to the best school for your child. Comments and criticisms are welcomed. Parents who work with the program are the most valuable asset we have!