Tuition and fees are based on caregiver-to-child ratio and class size and change when the child moves into the next room. All tuition fees are monthly regardless of class days per month - there are no discounts or credits for holidays or absences. Tuition and fees are subject to change. The Center attempts to provide notice at least three months in advance of such changes.  Tuition rates usually adjust each September (around 5%).

RSCC Tuition Rates Sept 2009-Aug 2010

     Checks should be made payable to Rock Spring Children’s Center or simply to "RSCC". Unless prior written arrangements are made, all fees must be received on or before by the first day of each month. A late fee of $20 is imposed for payments not received by the fifth of the month, plus a $5 fee per day thereafter until balances are paid in full. A $25 fee is charged for each returned check. 

Deposits, Fees, Fines and Other Tuition Arrangements:

• A deposit of one month's tuition is required to hold a space when offered. The deposit is held by the Center and applied to the child's last monthly statement provided parents provide written notice at least one calendar month prior to withdrawal and the child has been with the Center for at least 2 months. 

• If you accept a space and then elect to not enroll your child at RSCC for any reason, you would FORFEIT this deposit. We typically do not offer spots and accept deposits more than 3 months ahead of when the spot is available.  If a family changes their mind after accepting a spot, we have to scramble to find a new family to start in their place.  Sometimes we are successful and sometimes we are not and the Center loses money.  In addition to the extra resources we have to expend to find a new family, this situation also results in us having turned down other families who very much wanted to become a part of RSCC who then commit to other arrangements.  We need families to be absolutely sure they are committed to coming when they accept a space by putting down their deposit. 

• A non-refundable registration fee of $50 per child is required at the time of enrollment.  This is credited from your waitlist fee if you paid one.

• A $100 activity fee is charged in September for children currently enrolled, and upon enrollment for children in the toddler class and older.  This pays for some of the additional programming (such as Music and Movement class) and other special activities the Center does periodically.  A summer field trip fee, which varies depending upon the nature of the trips each year, is charged in June for children ages two to five. 

• We also have some outside services that come to the Center and offer such extracurricular activities as ballet, soccer, JumpBunch, and other fun activities.  Families interested in those activities for their children pay those companies directly to participate.   

• Parents are responsible for bringing lunch for their children and any special food or drinks that they may require (such as bottles for infants).  The Center provides breakfast, an afternoon snack (two for the toddlers), and milk.  For those who prefer, we have an arrangement with an outside food service to provide lunch each day for the older children.  The cost of the lunch service is $75 per month or $4 per day if you opt for certain days.  There is an additional $5 charge for any day you do not bring a lunch for your child if you are not signed up for lunch (it happens sometimes, but we don't want it to happen too much!).

• A cash fine of $10 for each 15 minutes or portion thereof is paid directly to the staff for late pick-up of a child. Continual late pickup will result in dismissal from the Center.

• A drop-in fee will be applied for any child dropping in the Center. The fees are $90 per day for preschoolers and $100 per day for infants and toddlers.  Drop-in services must be reserved in advance and are only available when space allows.

• While we understand that families sometimes need part-time and temporary options, the Center does not officially offer these options.  When we are able to make exceptions to this policy, it will be under conditions that ensure that the spots are fully paid for each month.  For example, click here to see the Part Time Agreement.