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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Weekly Updates, July 30, 2014

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2014/2015 Registration
Everyone's favorite topic is here... School Registration! Yes, it is that time of year again. 

Each year, every child has to re-enroll at the beginning of the school year. This is because the signatures on the enrollment forms are only good for one year. (state requirement - sorry folks!)

Each center has enrollment packets, along with a letter updating the changes this coming school year and an updated Parent Handbook.

Enrollment packets are due Monday, August 11, 2014. Appletree Kids, Inc. follows CPSB school year calendar, which has school starting August 13th this year and ending May 22, 2015. 
Looking for Staff!!
Appletree Kids, Inc. is ready to grow again!!

We are looking for experienced teachers at both of our locations and would LOVE for you to refer someone great to us! 

Also, as we grow, we are looking for several part time positions to help us get everything done.

Thanks for reading! If you know someone who could benefit from this, feel free to forward it to them! Not a subscriber yet? Like what you've read? Sign up to get future issues delivered straight to you by becoming an Appletree Insider. 
Appletree Kids, Inc.
Appletree Kids ~ 919 Henning Drive ~ Sulphur LA 70663
Kids Too ~ Adventure Camp ~ 619 Henning Drive ~ Sulphur LA 70663
337.528.2662

2014/2015 Registration

 Appletree Kids, Inc.
337.528.2662
Appletree Kids ~ 919 Henning Drive ~ Sulphur LA  70663
Kids Too & Adventure Camp ~ 619 Henning Drive ~ Sulphur LA 70663


Welcome to the 2014/2015 Appletree Kids, Inc. School Year!

We are so glad to have you with us this school year, it’s going to be a year of exciting new things that I know you are going to love!

Let’s start with the new stuff…

New Programs! - This year, we have the honor of participating in the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Act (Act 3) Pilot Program. This is an initiative to combine the Department of Education, the Departments of Children and Family Services and Health & Hospitals, along with the private Child Care Center to ensure children are academically and developmentally prepared for Kindergarten. We are very excited to see what a difference this is going to make in the children we serve and happy to bring you into these new partnerships.

New Stuff! - Throughout the year, we will be updating our facilities to make sure your children are in the absolute best environment. Flooring, fixtures, toys, and playgrounds will be updated to give your child everything they deserve. (I think we are as excited as the kids are on this one!)

New Technology! - We are dedicated to helping you stay connected to your kids even when you can’t be there. First, we brought you Peanut Butter & Jelly TV Webcasting. You can watch your child from any internet enabled device, anytime you want (and yes, there is an app for that!).  And now, we are bringing you KidReports Communications Solutions. It’s an easier way to stay connected with your kids throughout the day – get real time notifications from the mobile app and emailed daily reports. Appletree Kids, Inc. wants you to know your children are safe, loved, and having fun! (coming approximate November 2015)

New Services! – How much do you think you spend per week on diapers to bring to the center? We’ve found a company that will provide ALL the diapers and pull-ups you need (and yes, we’ve tested them out at Kids Too for the last several months and they are great!) for almost assuredly less than what you are paying now. Be on the lookout for a new diaper service coming to Appletree Kids soon, we want to save you money and save you time. (coming approximate December 2015)

New Rewards! – I know you all get asked the question “Where does your child go to daycare?” and now we want to put money in your pocket when you answer that question. Join our Referral Rewards program (don’t worry, everyone is already in it) and earn Tuition Cash every time you refer a new enrolling family. Earn up to $2,600 by referring 5 enrolling families!! Wow, that’s an incentive to say “APPLETREE!” (see attached coupons for all the details) 


Enrollment Policies…

Included in your enrollment packet, is the new Parent Handbook for you to review. We’ve had several changes and we want to make sure you have all of the current information.

Our rate structure for the 2014/2015 School Year will be as follows:
Infants and One Year Olds $135/week
Two and Three Year Olds $130/week
Four and Five Year Olds $125/week
Before School Only (Kids Too only) $25/week
After School Only (Kids Too only) $60/week
Before and After School (Kids Too only) $65/week

We will have a Part Time Preschool program that is 8am-2pm Monday – Friday for Four and Five Year Olds for $95/week at Appletree Kids.

We will also have a part time program that is 8am-2pm Monday – Friday for Two and Three Year Olds for $100/week at Kids Too.

And *NEW* this year, our “Mommy Time” program. It is offered only at Kids Too. It is for all ages, it is 9am-12pm Monday – Friday. Infants and One Year Olds are $60/week and Two and Three Year Olds are $50/week.

All prices are per child and per week, each week of the year. There are no multi-child discounts, no credit for days closed, and no vacation credits.

Each enrollment is contracted for the 2014/2015 school year, with an early termination fee equal to one week of child care. (Replacing the “5 day withdrawal notice”)

School year begins August 13th, 2014 and ends May 22nd ,2015.  We will be closed on September 1st, 2014 for Labor Day; November 27th and 28th, 2014 for Thanksgiving; December 24th and 25th, 2014 for Chirstmas; January 1st, 2015 for New Years Day; and April 3rd, 2015 for Good Friday. We will also be closed two additional days for Teacher In Service, to be announced at a later date.

The re-registration fee for the 2014/2015 school year is $50.

The supply fee for the 2014/2015 school year for THREE, FOUR, AND FIVE YEAR OLDS ONLY is $50.

All registration and supply fees are due upon enrollment for the 2014/2015 school year.

Each family is required to work at least one fundraiser during the 2014/2015 school year.

Each family is required to have a valid email address; which is our PRIMARY means of communication.

Questions…
Appletree Kids 337-422-4182; Director, Vivian Chesson

Kids Too & Adventure Camp 337-422-4196; Director, Nicole Jennings

Monday, July 21, 2014

Weekly updates 7/21/14

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and the winner is......... TODDLER TREEHOUSE!
Congratulations to our Door Decorating Contest Winner. Toddler Treehouse "Beach Bums" won our Facebook contest by having the most "Likes". Now to enjoy the prize, they get an Ice Cream Party for their classroom! YUM!
Olive Garden, anyone?
We will be having a contest all month long. Every Online Review you give us your name will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Olive Garden Gift Card. The winner will be announced July 29,2014 on National Lasagna Day! Please let us know when you complete an Online Review so we can put your name into our drawing!! 
We are looking for new team members
Appletree Kids, Inc. is ready to grow again!! We are looking for experienced teachers at both of our locations and would LOVE for you to refer someone great to us... in fact, if your referral becomes one of our team members, we are going to pay you a finders fee! $250 bucks for sending us our next big star player!

Also, as we grow we are looking for several part time positions to help us get everything done - from purchasing agents, to bookkeeping, to maintenance - most just require a few hours a week, but we need a few people in place to help us get everything done. If you, or someone you know, would be good for something like this - email jennifer@appletreekidsinc.com
School Time is Almost Here!
It is almost time for school to start, yes, I know, that is a topic most of you (parents) are really ready for and (children) are really NOT ready for! 

We will begin registration for the school year on Monday, July 28th and our 2014/2015 school year will begin on Wednesday, August 13th. 

If your child will be attending during the school year (or anytime after August 13th) you need to ENROLL for the school year! Enrollment packages will be available on and after Monday, July 28th and will be DUE no later than Monday, August 11th. 

This is for EVERY child, regardless of age, at both Appletree Kids and Kids Too & Adventure Camp. 
Thanks for reading! If you know someone who could benefit from this, feel free to forward it to them! Not a subscriber yet? Like what you've read? Sign up to get future issues delivered straight to you by becoming an Appletree Insider. 
Appletree Kids, Inc.
Appletree Kids ~ 919 Henning Drive ~ Sulphur LA 70663
Kids Too ~ Adventure Camp ~ 619 Henning Drive ~ Sulphur LA 70663
337.528.2662

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Weekly Updates 7/14-18

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National Hot Dog Month!
How do you celebrate National Hot Dog Month you ask? With a weeny roast of course! 

This Friday, July 18th, from 5pm - 7pm, we will be cooking hot dogs, serving popcorn, painting faces, and playing carnival games at Appletree Kids and this is your official invite!

Parents, friends, and family of Appletree Kids and Kids Too & Adventure Camp are all invited - in fact, if one of our currently enrolled families brings a new, potential family with them, we will give both families a $20 tuition coupon! So, invite away! 

We can't wait to spend time with you Friday 5pm - 7pm!!
Did you remember?.... that beginning yesterday all payments are due on Monday. Cash, check, debit, credit card, automatic withdrawal... regardless of payment type, tuition is due paid in full by close of day each Monday. Just a reminder for those of you looking at your statements and seeing a withdrawal coming out last Friday and then another withdrawal coming out yesterday. In case you don't remember, below is the update that has been in your emails and statements for the past several weeks: 
I wanted to take a moment to remind each of you that tuition is due every Monday for the current week - regardless of HOW you pay for tuition. Currently, if you are paying cash or check, it has to be received on Monday by the close of the day, or a $10/day late fee is assessed. If you are paying by Rapid Tuition (automatic withdrawal), it is withdrawn from your account on Thursday or Friday.

Lately there seems to be confusion on some of our Rapid Tuition accounts where there is the assumption that the tuition is not due until Friday, thus causing several Rapid Tuition accounts to be returned due to insufficient funds.
To avoid insufficient fund fees on your end, and on our end, and to hopefully avoid further confusion - we will be collecting ALL tuition on Monday when it is due regardless of how it is being paid.
This will begin on Monday, July 14th.
This is not a change in policy, since tuition has always been due on Monday, but rather streamlining our accounting efforts and having all accounts, regardless of payment type, pay tuition on the same day. I apologize in advance if this causes any inconvenience since the hope is that this will avoid any inconveniences in the future and ensure everyone has a clear understanding of our accounting policies.
ALL returned payment fees - whether check or credit card - are subject to a $20 NSF fee.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and your patience as we try to get everyone on the same schedule.
Jennifer Conner ~ President & Executive Director
Contest Month! 
We will be having a contest all month long. Every Online Review you give us your name will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Olive Garden Gift Card. The winner will be announced July 29,2014 on National Lasagna Day! Please let us know when you complete an Online Review so we can put your name into our drawing!! 
Classroom Door Decorating Contest
Don't forget to go to Facebook and "Like" your favorite classroom door - you'll find pictures of each classroom there. The one with the most likes wins their classroom and ice-cream party!
So, help us celebrate National Outdoor Month and go VOTE!... I mean, LIKE!

(the winner will be announced at the end of the day on this Friday)
Appletree Kids, Inc. is ready to grow again!! We are looking for experienced teachers at both of our locations and would LOVE for you to refer someone great to us... in fact, if your referral becomes one of our team members, we are going to pay you a finders fee! $250 bucks for sending us our next big star player!

Also, as we grow we are looking for several part time positions to help us get everything done - from purchasing agents, to bookkeeping, to maintenance - most just require a few hours a week, but we need a few people in place to help us get everything done. If you, or someone you know, would be good for something like this - email jennifer@appletreekidsinc.com
Thanks for reading! If you know someone who could benefit from this, feel free to forward it to them! Not a subscriber yet? Like what you've read? Sign up to get future issues delivered straight to you by becoming an Appletree Insider. 
Appletree Kids, Inc.
Appletree Kids ~ 919 Henning Drive ~ Sulphur LA 70663
Kids Too ~ Adventure Camp ~ 619 Henning Drive ~ Sulphur LA 70663
337.528.2662