Dawn Until Dusk Pre School Lakeview Terms of Service
Applicable for Pre School bookings made through:
https://kidsdawntildusk.co.uk/lakeview-preschool-booking-form/
Parental Consent and Responsibilities
- Consent for child to attend Dawn Until Dusk Ltd, understanding club policies, procedures, expectations, and obligations. Agreement to abide by them.
- Understanding that Dawn Until Dusk Ltd is a play care facility and is legally responsible for the child whilst in their care.
- Child will be provided with snacks, meals, and drinks unless otherwise requested.
- Child will be given stimulating and challenging play opportunities in a fun and safe environment.
- Once delivered, the child remains in the care of Dawn Until Dusk Ltd until collected and signed out by a 'Named' responsible adult.
- Full cost of the booked session will be charged, even if the child attends an afterschool club before coming to Dawn Until Dusk Ltd.
- Regular bookings automatically roll over into the next academic year unless notice to cancel is given.
- Registration fees: An initial registration fee of £25 per child, and a £5 yearly registration fee at the start of each academic year in September.
- Payment is due by the 15th day of the invoiced month. This includes sessions when the child does not attend a pre-booked session, unless the required notice has been given. Parents must inform the club manager/deputy if collecting their child from school on a booked day.
- A £2 fee will be applied at the manager's discretion if an absence is not communicated.
Payment and Fees
- Payment by cheque incurs a £1 charge. Payment by PayPal or debit/credit card incurs a 3.4% plus 20p charge.
- Parents are responsible for keeping the club manager informed of any alterations to their child's information.
- Acceptance that children may get involved in messy activities and the provision of appropriate clothing is required.
Operational Policies
- Club closing time is 6:00 PM. Parents must contact the manager/deputy if they anticipate being late.
- A charge of £20.00 per quarter of an hour will be applied for late collection after 6:00 PM to cover the costs of required staff.
- If a child remains at 7:00 PM after all contact attempts, Dawn Until Dusk Ltd will be legally required to contact Children's Social Care.
- The club cannot be held responsible for anything lost or stolen.
- Agreement to the behaviour policy, acknowledging that exclusion may be necessary and payment for missed sessions will still apply.
- Parents will be informed of any incidents involving their child at the Out of School Club.
- In case of an accident, the child will be treated by a qualified first aider and parents will be informed on collection. For serious accidents, immediate contact will be made via emergency numbers. Parents authorize staff to call an ambulance and accompany the child if immediate medical treatment is required. Parents must ensure a family member is at the hospital to meet the child and staff member in case of a hospital visit.
- Information and details regarding a child will be treated as confidential, except in cases of child protection concerns, where details may be passed to Police, Children's Social Care, and Health Care Professionals.
- For Tax Credit claims endorsed by the club, the club is legally obliged to notify HMRC if service use ceases during the claim period without a minimum of 10 days' notice. Tax Credit claim forms indicate potential joint liability for fraudulent claims.
- Cancellation notice: 48 hours' written notice (text/email/letter) is required for cancelling an Occasional / One-Off (Ad hoc) booking. 4 weeks' notice is required for cancelling / altering a Permanent / Regular booking. A set booking pattern made until further notice or a pre-specified end date is considered a Permanent / Regular booking.
- Agreement to abide by the terms and conditions.
