enrollment
Parents are responsible for completing enrollment forms prior to care. Forms include an Admission Form, Teacher Information Form, Infant & Toddler Supplemental Form, Health Forms, Permission Form, Discipline Form, and a Child Release Form.
Parents may update their child's enrollment information at any time by completing / submitting a new admission form to the director. Admission forms can be found here.
Parents may update their child's enrollment information at any time by completing / submitting a new admission form to the director. Admission forms can be found here.
CACFP program
A Child's Exploratorium is part of the Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) which means all meals (Breakfast, Lunch, & Snacks) are included in tuition rates. As part of the commitment to serve nutritious meals to our students, we will:
- Provide at least 1 of 2 snacks that are comprised of a vegetable or fruit
- Provide at least 1 serving of dark green vegetables, red & orange vegetables, beans and peas (legumes), starchy vegetables, and other vegetables per week.
- Provide at least 2 servings of whole grain foods.
- Serve only lean meats and limit processed meats to only 1 per week
- Provide only natural cheeses with low fat and/or reduced fat options.
- Serve only unflavored milk
- Provide at least 1 of 2 snacks that are comprised of a vegetable or fruit
- Provide at least 1 serving of dark green vegetables, red & orange vegetables, beans and peas (legumes), starchy vegetables, and other vegetables per week.
- Provide at least 2 servings of whole grain foods.
- Serve only lean meats and limit processed meats to only 1 per week
- Provide only natural cheeses with low fat and/or reduced fat options.
- Serve only unflavored milk
immunizations
Immunizations are required of all children attending childcare in the state of Texas. You must show proof of the appropriate immunizations BEFORE your child can attend the Center. We must have a written plan of action signed by your child’s physician if the immunizations are not meeting the Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Child- Care Facilities.
Exception:
Exceptions for immunization requirements must meet criteria specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services rules in 25 TAC§ 97.62 (relating to Exclusions from Compliance). You must contact the local health department to find out what you must provide to us in lieu of the immunization record.
All children must have a Health Statement signed by their physician and submitted within the first thirty days of enrollment. Every child four (4) years of age or older must have a vision and hearing screening signed by their physician to be in care. TB testing is not required by Hays County for children to attend Child Care.
Exception:
Exceptions for immunization requirements must meet criteria specified by the Texas Department of State Health Services rules in 25 TAC§ 97.62 (relating to Exclusions from Compliance). You must contact the local health department to find out what you must provide to us in lieu of the immunization record.
All children must have a Health Statement signed by their physician and submitted within the first thirty days of enrollment. Every child four (4) years of age or older must have a vision and hearing screening signed by their physician to be in care. TB testing is not required by Hays County for children to attend Child Care.
tuition & fees
Tuition is payable in advance. Parents may pay for the entire month, or they may pay half of the month’s tuition on the 1st, and pay the other half by the 15th. Payments are expected to be paid on the agreed upon tuition schedule. Payments are considered late on the 1st working day after the due date, depending on the payment agreement that was selected at enrollment. . There will be a $25.00 late fee for tuition not paid on the 3rd and 18th of each month. An additional $10.00 per day late fee will be added beginning the 4th and the 19th.. A Tax Statement will be provided by January 31st of each year .
ACE Learning Center honors all contracts through CCS Work Force Solutions. Tuition is based on the classroom, not on the child’s actual age. The administrative staff determines when children advance from one classroom to another.
ACE Learning Center honors all contracts through CCS Work Force Solutions. Tuition is based on the classroom, not on the child’s actual age. The administrative staff determines when children advance from one classroom to another.