Parent Information

Children are enrolled at TLC after personal visits that include parents, children, and Director. At this initial meeting, policies and procedures are provided.

A yearly fee of $150 is due each September for every family and will be pro-rated for families starting after September. This fee is not refundable. In March of every year, there is a registration fee of $75 per family to secure your child’s slot for the following September. There is a field trip fee due in the summer for the prekindergarten, kindergarten and school-aged camp programs. The fees will be determined yearly, based on the trips and activities planned. Cost will be approximately $50.00–$200.00 depending on the class. Information on the camp programs will be available in the spring for that summer.

Tuition is due prior to the 1st or split in equal installments on the 1st and the 15th of each month. Payment is due in advance. Tuition invoices are sent out midway through the month for the following month. There are no refunds for hazardous driving days, natural disasters, power outages, or loss of water/heat. Upon enrollment, a deposit of $75 registration fee and the first week’s tuition is required to hold a slot. This tuition will be applied to the child’s first week here. Returned checks are subject to a $25 returned check fee. In addition, you are required to pay for holidays and vacation weeks. There are no make-up days for part-time children. 10% discount off the older child when enrolling more than one.

The Burlington and Wilmington centers are open from 7:30 am to 5 pm. We do not allow any children in the building before 7:30 am, as teachers are still setting up & preparing their classrooms. At pick up, it is important to give yourself adequate time in order to get to TLC to pick up your child. Anyone who arrives for pickup after 5:00 pm will be required to sign in to our late book to acknowledge you will be billed accordingly. The late fee charge is $5.00 for the first five minutes and $2.00 per minute after 5:05 pm. In Burlington, parents should drop off and pick up at the front door. In Wilmington, parents should pick up and drop off at the designated door for your child’s class.

Three weeks written notice is required for withdrawal for any reason. However, the center reserves the right to request withdrawal of any student if conditions do not prove to be satisfactory to both parties.

Families are responsible for paying year-round, even in the instances when they will be on vacation and including the one week in August that TLC is closed.

In the following instances it may be necessary for TLC to close and stay closed until the situation is resolved; loss of water, heat, electricity, natural disaster, and fire. TLC staff will notify parents to come pick up their child, where they should pick them up, and how soon the child needs to be picked up. In the event that the children need to be evacuated from the center, TLC and staff vehicles will be used, possibly in conjunction with the town safety officials. The children will be transported to the closest and safest facility.

• All children must have a current Health Form on file with up to date immunizations. 
• In the event of a serious injury, necessary first aid is given and the parents are notified immediately. The child will be transported to the Lahey Clinic by ambulance depending on the severity of the injury. EEC will also be notified. 
• Medicines may be administered at the center, if necessary, only with written permission from the parents and a prescription from the child’s doctor. 
• Please do not allow your child to bring breakable items, toys, or valuables to school. 
• Each child receives recognition on his/her birthday. If you wish to send a treat, please inform your child’s teacher.
• Please mark all clothing plainly. 
• Please inform the center if your child is going to be absent or late. 
• Regular conferences between parent and teacher can be scheduled at any time. 
• Please notify the school if there is a change of address or phone number. 
• There shall be a file of the names of persons authorized to pick up the child. Written permission from the parent is required for the release of the child to any person other than the parent.