The Learning Train Academy is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. To minimize class disruption and allow staff to focus on instruction we ask that all children arrive to the center by 10:00 am. We will not admit any children after 10:00 without a note from a doctor or other appointments. During pick-up time we ask that you gather your children as quickly as possible and exit the center. This time should not be used for socializing with other parents as it interferes with the level of attention being paid to children still waiting to be picked up. We cannot be responsible for your children after you have arrived to pick them up. A late fee of $1.00 per minute will apply for children picked up after 6pm and must be paid before your child can return.
There is a non-refundable $100 registration fee. At the time of enrollment, you will be required to pay the registration fee and a deposit of $275. A future spot will be held for your child for up to two weeks from the anticipated start date unless otherwise agreed upon. After two weeks your deposit and spot will be forfeited. If things changes and you decide not to enroll in our program after the deposit has been paid. You can receive a refund up to 30 days before the start date. Deposits will not be refunded if within 30 days of your start date.
Payments are due every Monday for the current week. There is a $35 fee for any returned checks. A $25 late fee will apply to any tuition not paid by Wednesday for the current week. Tuition is continuous throughout the year. There are no refunds or allowances for illness, holidays, or closures. At least two weeks' notice is required for vacation or you will be responsible for tuition during the vacation time. We allow 1 vacation credit per calendar year. You cannot change enrollment status from week to week. If your child is enrolled full-time and you would like to change to part-time at least 2 weeks' notice is required. Your child will not be accepted into school if payments are more than one week behind. Rate changes are evaluated yearly.
Full-time (4 or more days of care)
6 weeks - 14mo: $380wk/$1645.40mo
15mo-24mo: $365wk/$1580.45mo
25mo - 36mo: $340wk/$1472.20mo
3yrs - 5yrs: $300wk/$1299mo
Part-time (3 days or less of care)
6 weeks - 14mo: $255wk/1104.15mo
15mo-24mo: $240wk/$1039.20mo.
24mo-36mo: $225wk/$974.25mo.
3yrs - 5yrs: $195wk/$844.35mo.
2023 Scheduled Closings
• New Year Day – Monday 1/3/23
• MLK Day- Monday 1/16/23
• Staff Professional Development – Friday 4/21/23
• Memorial Day – Monday 5/29/2023
• Juneteenth- Monday 6/19/23
• Independence Day- Tuesday 7/4/23
• Labor Day- Monday 9/4/23
• Staff Professional Development- Monday 10/9/23
• Veteran’s Day- Friday 11/10/23
• Thanksgiving Break 11/22/23 through 11/24/23 (Wed-Fri)
• Christmas Break 12/22/23 through 12/26/23 (Fri-Tue)
• Staff End of Year Celebration 12/29/23- Early Closing at 3:00pm
• New Year Day- Monday 1/1/24
For severe weather conditions, The Learning Train Academy may be closed. A closing announcement will be made by 5:00 am. Notifactions will be sent via SmartCare, text and email.
All changes in address. phone numbers, employment, authorized pick-up people, etc. must be reported immediately. Emergency contact forms must be updated every 6 months.
A new health assessment which is signed and dated by your child's physician must be completed within 30 days of enrollment, and updated annually or at least every six months for children under 12 months. Children with expired health assessments will not be admitted to the center until a new assessment is completed by a physician.
No child will be released to anyone other than the parents or persons listed as an authorized pick-up with a valid photo-i.d. If the person does not have acceptable form of identification, you will be asked to make other arrangements for your child to be picked up Late fees will be applied if children are picked up after 6:00pm.
If a child becomes ill or injured while in our care, a parent will be notified immediately. No child will be admitted to the center if they display any of the symptoms listed on the sick policy form. Your child must be picked up immediately if he/she develops any of the symptoms while in our care. A doctor's note will be required upon return to the center.
All items brought into the daycare must be labeled with the child's name. This includes diapers, wipes, cups, change of clothing, pacifiers, blankets, bottles, etc. Please refrain from sending toys to the daycare unless specified by your child's teacher. For show and tell we ask that you allow your child to bring ONE inexpensive item clearly labeled. Please no small pieces.
Breakfast is served from 7:30am until 9:00am. if your child arrives after 9:00am please feed them before arrival. We provide morning snack at 10am and afternoon snack at 3:30pm. We supply milk and water. If you pack lunch for your child please place items in a lunch bag labeled with his/her name. Be sure all items are clearly labeled. We promote healthy eating habits. Please refrain from sending junk food snacks and lunches that consist of anything needing heating longer than 2 minutes.
All medications both prescription and non-prescription must be in the original container with the pharmacy label including your child's name. A medication log giving consent to administer medication must be completed by the parent. The director or another designated trained staff member will administer medication.
SmartCare is the technology we use to keep you informed of your child's day. We document meals, bottles, naps, diapers changes as well as post pictures and vidoes. You can communicate with your child's teacher directly through the app.
Please dress children appropriate for the weather. We go outdoors on a daily basis, weather permitting. Please make sure children have a weather appropriate change of clothes to be kept at the center.
Children are observed on a daily basis. We will hold parent/teacher conferences twice a year to discuss your child's development and address any concerns.
Our infant program is designed to create a safe, welcoming environment where your baby can learn and grow. We understand that being away from mom or dad for the first time can be uneasy for some babies. We want to make this experience as comfortable as possible. In the infant room, it is their world! We let them tell us what to do! They eat on demand, nap when they are tired, and have the spotlight at all times. We hold them, play with them, read to them, and give them plenty of tender loving care. We recognize they are individuals with their own personalities and their own set of likes and dislikes. We respect their individuality and work with them as they grow and develop at their own pace. We ask that parents provide us with a sample schedule of their child's daily routine while at home so that we can do our best to keep the environment familiar.
The infant room environment includes many interactive toys, colorful books, and interesting manipulative that make exciting sounds while stimulating the infants' desire to investigate the world around them. Parents are welcome to bring in any other toys that make your baby comfortable. We want them to feel at home.
As parents, you deserve to know everything that happens while your baby is in our care. We will make every effort to ensure that you are always in the know. We love to tell you about and show your child's experiences through daily communications and your baby's personal care plan. Our parents are welcome to visit and take a peek as often as they desire. All of our classrooms are equipped with security cameras so parents can rest assured that their little ones are being cared for at the highest level at all times.
