Rates will be applied to currently enrolled students effective 8/1/2024
Subject to availability options include: 7:30am – 11am 2pm – 5:30pm Two full days per week
Statements are available through Procare and upon request. All payments must be made payable to The Learning Pavilion and can be mailed to:
Payments are also accepted by phone or in person. The Learning Pavilion accepts payments by check, money order, debit card, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card. Cash is NOT accepted. When payment is made by check or money order, please write your child’s name(s) on the “memo” section of the check to credit the appropriate account. Your monthly fee is based on a yearly tuition rate of 50 weeks. There is no credit given for vacation, sick days, or emergency closings days. We cannot hold a spot for a child without full payment (i.e., extended vacations). The Learning Pavilion charges an annual registration fee of $100.00 for the first child and $50 for each additional child with a family maximum of $200. This fee is charged at the time of enrollment and thereafter will be billed annually in August. The registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. A late pick-up fee of $1.00 per minute will be charged after 5:30pm.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
All families must elect to either pre-pay tuition for childcare services or enroll in our automatic payment plan. In instances of special circumstance please contact our administrative department for approval. Checks returned as nonsufficient funds will be subject to a $35.00 NSF fee that is applied directly to your billing account and must be paid within three business days.
1. Parent Pre-payment: “Pre-Payment” is defined as paying for childcare services in advance. If you choose the “Pre-Payment” option, the payment must be received by the 30th of the month prior to childcare services being provided. Accounts will be issued a $35.00 late fee for non-payment by the 3rd business day of each month.
2. Automatic-Payment Service:
TLP offers an automatic payment service to all families using a credit card, debit card or checking/savings account. You
may elect your payment options from the schedules listed below.
Monthly- payments will be deducted automatically on the 1st of the month prior to services being provided, this plan is subject to a $5.00 service fee at the time of transaction for credit and debit cards. Semi-Monthly- payments will be deducted automatically the First & Fifteenth of the month prior to services being provided. This plan is subject to a $5.00 service fee at the time of each transaction for credit and debit cards. Weekly- payments will be deducted automatically every Friday for the following week of service. This plan is subject to a $5.00 service fee at the time of each transaction for credit and debit cards.
3. Pre-Authorized Payment Plan
This plan is ONLY available on a case-by-case basis and conditions will be set that work for all parties involved. Example: This may apply to accounts who use State Funding through Step Up Scholarship or FSU Childcare Program. All payment plan details will be clearly defined and agreed on before service starts.
If the funds are not available, a $35.00 NSF fee will be applied directly to your billing account and must be paid within three business days.
EMERGENCY CLOSURES
Tuition will not be refunded during extended closures due to a pandemic or a public health emergency or extended closures due to weather, act of nature or other unforeseen events.
SUBSIDIZED CARE
Many families may qualify for and receive subsidized care from federally funded agencies. These agencies specify a “parent fee” that is to be paid to the childcare facility. However, the parent fee and the amount that the agency reimburses the childcare facility may not equal the total charge for childcare. Therefore, parents are responsible for paying the total difference between what the agency pays and TLP’s monthly tuition fee. Early Learning Coalition
• Due to ELC requirements, any more than 3 absences per month require written documentation for continued ELC subsidy.
• ELC subsidized childcare does not allow absences in excess of 10 days in a calendar month under any circumstances. If your child exceeds the allotted number of absences your agreement is void. You will be charged the total difference between what the agency pays and TLP’s monthly tuition fee.
• If you experience a status change of any kind including, but not limited to expiration, termination, redetermination, rate and/or parent fee increases or decreases, your agreement is void. You will be charged the private pay tuition rate until an updated certificate is provided and a new tuition agreement is signed
SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE
The Learning Pavilion receives grant money each year specifically to assist participants who may be in financial need. Some families are already receiving ELC; others may not qualify for ELC assistance, but still find they need help with their childcare payments each month. These funds are limited and awarded based on need through an application process. Applications can be obtained from the administrative office.
DELIQUENT ACCOUNTS
If payment is not received in a timely manner, as identified in your payment agreement, the following will result:
• Any account not current (past due), will result in the account being placed on a suspension list.
• Notice of the possible suspension will be sent to the name on the account.
• After receiving a possible suspension notification, families will have one week to bring the current account.
• If the account is not made current, immediate suspension from the program will result.
If services have been suspended due to nonpayment, the account must be made current before continuation of services will be allowed. If there is a waiting list at the site, the suspended account will have one week to bring the account current. If not, the slot will move to the end of the waiting list. Past due accounts, no longer enrolled, will be forwarded to a collection agency. Accounts with a history of being delinquent will be required to pre-pay by money order for all programming services.
DISCONTINUING SERVICES:
Parents are required to give a 30-day written notice and complete an exit interview form if they desire to discontinue services with The Learning Pavilion.
