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Lighthouse Academy Policies
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Admissions and Tuition Policies

Registration
A non-refundable and non-transferable registration fee of $75.00 per child or $100.00 per family is due at the time of registration. A registration packet will be given to you for your child's appropriate classroom at this time. All forms must be completed and turned in prior to your child's first day. Along with this packet we must receive your child's completed immunization record and a health form to be completed by a physician which must be returned 15 days after your child's enrollment date.

Tuition Policies
checkbook Tuition is due one week in advance by 6:30 P.M. on Friday. The tuition may be dropped off in the school office or tuition box. Tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. A $25.00 late fee will be charged to your account for any weekly tuition payment received after 6:30P.M. on Monday. An additional $10.00 late fee will be charged to your account each Friday for any past due balances. We accept checks, exact amount in cash and money orders. Sorry we do not accept credit/debit cards at this time.

A $30.00 returned  check fee will be charged on all returned checks. If two checks have been returned for non-sufficient funds, personal checks will no longer be honored as a form of payment.

Withdrawal Policy
If you wish to withdraw your child,  you must fill out a withdrawal form with two weeks notice. You may pick up a form at the office.


General Policies and Information

Facility and Class Schedule
Lighthouse Academy will be open from 6:30 A.M to 6:30 P.M Monday - Friday, excluding specific holidays (see holiday calendar) Our Preschool program begins at 8:30 A.M and ends at 12:30 P.M. Our Pre-K program begins at 8:00 A.M and ends at 12:30 P.M.
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Health Forms
The Health Department requires proof of a physical examination on file. A health statement is available at the school offices and must be returned 15 days after the child's enrollment date.

Immunizations
A completed immunization record must be on file in the school office prior to the child's first day. 

Discipline
The facility will not tolerate or allow any form of physical punishment. Redirection of your child will be handled in a positive manner. Redirection is intended to be a learning experience. Children must learn self-control.


Services Provided

lunchMeals and Snacks
Breakfast is served in the morning from 6:30 A.M to 8:00 A.M and will consist of cold cereal and milk. If your child will be arriving after 8:00 A.M please ensure breakfast has been provided prior to arrival.
Snacks are served mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Snacks and juice are provided to each child during the morning and afternoon nutrition period.
Parents are to provide a sack/boxed lunch for their child each day. Milk will be provided at lunch time. Please do not send foods that require heating.

Chapel
Each week one of the Pastors of South Hills Church Community will be presenting a small 3-5 minute "sermon" for the children ages 3-5. Lighthouse Academy's staff will walk the children from the school through the playground and into the back to the Church Sanctuary. Each service will begin at approximately 9:15 A.M and last for roughly 30 minutes.

Newsletters
Parents are informed of the activities their children will be participating in through a monthly classroom newsletter. The newsletter will include weekly topics, class activities, suggestions for parents and other important information. There will also be a school-wide newsletter distributed monthly.

For more information, please call us for a tour!



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