BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY
Excellent Education & Care for Your Child
WelcomeToddlers & 2 Year Olds3, 4 & 5 YearsKindergarten & School-AgePolicies/Tuition

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All Students Require the Following Prior to Enrollment:

1. Complete Application Forms - Including the Behavior / Discipline Policy, Payment Agreement Page and Copies of Parents / Guardians Valid Driver's License or State I.D.
2. Complete, Updated Physical with Current List of Immunizations, T.B. Test, Lead Screening & any Special Needs Listed.
3. Complete Contact Information for Parents and Authorized Persons List - Including Current Phone Numbers and Addresses.
4. Child's Development Information Page
5. Receipt of DCFS Booklet (Available in the Office).
6. Complete Change of Clothing.
7. Small Pillow & Blanket for Resting Time.
8. Any Other Important Information that is Relevent.
9. Annual Registration Fee & 1st Week Tuition.
10. Copy of Original / Certified Birth Certificate of Child

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BRIGHT STARS ACADEMY HAS AN "OPEN DOOR" POLICY.
PARENTS MAY VISIT ANYTIME DURING SCHOOL HOURS.

- All Tuition & Fees are Due on Monday of Each Week.
- Annual Registration Fees are Due on the Child's Anniversary Date Yearly.
- Families on a Funding Program Require a Current Approval Form on File Prior to the First Day of Class.
- Upon 1 Week of Non-Payment, Disenrollment Will Occurr.
- Children May be Disenrolled at Any Time for Misconduct or at the Director's Discretion.
- Families May Terminate the Application Agreement with Written Notice 2 Weeks Prior to Final Date.
- Daily Absences Will Not Result in Any Tuition Adjustment.
- A Pre-Arranged Vacation Week May Result in a 50% Tuition Adjustment with Written Notice.
- Any Policy Questions Should Be Directed to the Main Office for Clarification.

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YOUR TUITION DOLLARS are Spent Keeping Bright Stars Academy Operating at the Highest Quality Levels Possible. Our Rates Remain REASONABLE Because of the Responsible Way Income is Disbursed. We Accept Donations of Paper, Office Supplies, Computers and Any Items that will Benefit the Children's Learning Aptitudes. Please Consider Helping Us by Recycling Office Paper or Donating Items. With Your Help We Can Continue to Keep Our Program Rates Affordable.

TUITION SCHEDULE for Daily & Weekly Programs

WEEKLY, FULL DAY PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS:
 
Todders, Ages 15 to 24 Months - 5 Days: $250.00, 4 Days: $215.00, 3 Days: $190.00, 2 Days: $120.00

2 Year Old Children - 5 Days: $210.00, 4 Days: $180.00, 3 Days: $150.00, 2 Days: $95.00

3 Year Old Children - 5 Days: $190.00, 4 Days: $165.00, 3 Days: $135.00, 2 Days: $90.00

4 & 5 Year Old Children (before Kindergarten) - 5 Days: $180.00, 4 Days: $155.00, 3 Days: $125.00, 2 Days: $85.00

*KINDERGARTEN - DAILY PROGRAM:

$170.00 per Week - Monday through Friday
OR
$35.00 per Day

*Children must be 5 by September 1st to Qualify for Kindergarten   *A Complete Kindergaten Physical is Required Prior to Class Starting with Current Immunization Booster Shots recorded.
*Fee includes bussing to / from select U-46 schools if needed.

*SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM:

School - Age Class - 5 Days: $100.00, 4 Days: $90.00, 3 Days: $80.00, 2 Days: $65.00

Additional Fee for Full Day Care - 5 Days: $50.00, 4 Days: $40.00, 3 Days: $30.00, 2 Days: $20.00, 1 Day: $10.00.

*Bussing Fees are Included in the Above Listed School-Age Program Fees. *1st through 6th Grade on Regularly Scheduled School District Attendance Days. *Call the Bright Stars Academy Office for Current Bussing Schedule and Schools being Serviced. *Additional Day Fees Apply on Non-Attendance School District Days.  *No adjustments for Before School only or After School only.

PART TIME RATE is for Children Enrolled for 4 hours or less per day.
Toddlers (15-24 months) - 5 days: $190.00, 4 days: $150.00, 3 days: $115.00, 2 days: $80.00
2 to 5 Years Old - 5 days: $150.00, 4 days: $120.00, 3 days: $90.00, 2 days: $60.00

ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES for All Age Groups = One Child - $75.00 and Family - $100.00. Registration Fees Must be Renewed Yearly, Due on the Child's Anniversary Start Date. Paid Registration Fees will Also Serve as a Deposit to Hold a Space in One of Our Classrooms for Your Child. After the First Day at School, Registration Fees are Non-Refundable.

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TUITION SCHEDULE for Drop-In or Occasional Care:

*Annual Registration Fees Apply. (see above)

*This entitles the family to unlimited access to our Drop-In or Occasional Care Programs based upon availability.

FULL DAY PROGRAMS (any day up to 10 Hours Maximum):

Toddlers (15 to 24 months) - $80.00 Per Full Day.
2 & 3 Years Old - $50.00 Per Full Day.
4, 5 & 6 Years Old - $40.00 Per Full Day.
School-Age - $30.00 Per Full Day
(Grades 1-6 Only when School District is Closed).

*A complete file must be kept at Bright Stars Academy with the most recent information provided by parents.

*All other policies and additional fees apply.

*No Discounts will be acepted for this program.

*Notice must be given before a child is dropped off.

*This program is intended for sporadic, or, occasional use only.

*Any policy violations may result in a cancellation of drop-in privileges or disenrollment of the child.

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Come Play & Learn With Us.

DAILY SCHEDULE:
6:30-8:00 Arrival and Comfortable Table Activities. Playdough, Puzzles, Books, Creative Arts. Children may select interesting classroom activities to engage their natual curiosity, imagination, intellect and group friendship socialization.
8:00-11:30 ACADEMIC LEARNING PROGRAMS: (All Classes)
*Structured Learning and Sharing Experiences using Manipulative Toys, Blocks, Make Believe and Science Areas with Choice of Learning Materials.
*Group Time, Singing, Finger-Plays, Calendar, Attendance and Discussion of Daily Topics listed in Curriculum Guide.
*Snack Time after Toileting, Hand and Face Washing and Table Setting. Clean-Up Afterwards.
*Group Games, Large Muscle Movements, Stretching, Exercise, Dancing to Music, Outdoor Play (in fair weather).
*Structured Free Choice PLay including Easel Painting, Building, Role Playing, Puppets, Table Games, Housekeeping and a Variety of Toys, Materials and Learning Equipment.
*Books, Library, Literacy and Story Time.
*Academic Curriculum Topics Explored and Learned.
11:30-12:30 Lunch Served after Toileting, Hand and Face Washing and Table Setting.
12:30-1:00 Nap Preparation and Lullabies.
1:00-2:30 Quiet Rest and Nap Time.
2:30-3:30 Wake-Up Time. Toileting, Hand and Face Washing and Table Setting. Snack Served. Clean-Up Afterwards.
3:30-4:00 Stories, Songs, Flannelboard Activities, Coloring, Literacy, Painting and Structured Creative and Learning Activities.
4:00-5:00 Children's Choice Free Play.
5:00-6:00 Comfortable, Quiet Activities and Departure.
SEE YOU TOMORROW !