POLICIES

Kids R Kids is open to you, the parent, any time your child is present in the school. Please sign-in & sign-out daily for your child.  If you have forgotten your pin #, we’ll assign you another.  Always update your phone, email, and contact info asap when they change.

Children Served
Kids R Kids Academy is open to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old without discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, religion, race, color, sex, and mental or physical disabilities.

Hours of Operation
Hours of operation for Kids R Kids Academy is Monday through Friday from 6:30am – 6:30pm, 12 months a year.

Standard Holidays observed by Kids R Kids Academy are: New Years Eve (center closes at 12), New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. If a holiday falls on a Saturday we are closed the previous Friday; If a holiday falls on a Sunday we are closed the Monday after. Days are subject to change with prior notification.

After the school´s closing time of 6:30pm, the school will charge a late pick up fee of $25 plus $1 per minute.  These charges are automatically posted to your account and due that day.  

Forms
Upon enrollment, your child(ren) will need all forms completed and returned the Thursday prior to your child`s first day. All forms will be provided by your school.

Information on forms regarding your child(ren) or specific school forms must be updated annually and as needed.

Nutrition
Breakfast, lunch and, afternoon snacks are available. Weekly menus for children on table food are available for review here.

For bottle-fed children, parents must provide prepared formula or breastmilk, placed in bottles. The school will inform you of their policy regarding baby foods. All infant items should be marked with the child´s first and last name.

Please see a member of management for information regarding special diets and allergies.

Fees
A tuition and fee schedule will be provided. You will be informed of all rates, discounts, late fees, activity fees, registration fees, check return fees, and any school specific fees. Tuition is charged automatically for your child’s space and is due whether or not your child is present or not. Full tuition is due for weeks containing holidays and/or inclement weather. The expenses of Kids R Kids are based on fixed enrollment levels. The current tuition rate will be charged to your account. Tuition is due on Monday by close of business for the current week and is not refundable.   

If the tuition for your child and all accrued late fees are not paid by 6:30pm on Friday of each week we reserve the right to remove your child. They will not be allowed to attend until full tuition is paid to include late fees and a new registration fee.

The tuition and fee schedule will also provide you with information as to when payment is due and any late charges to be applied. Also included on the tuition and fee schedule will be the school policy on attendance explaining the number of days that require full tuition, half tuition, and vacation days allowed. Please see the front desk for any questions on tuition fees.

The only accepted forms of payments are: ACH via credit card, ACH via checking and/or savings account. A invite to our online payment portal will be sent to your email after registering with KRK.

We encourage the online portal. If payments have not been made by end of business on Monday, there will be a late fee applied to your account.

Medication
All prescribed medication must be left at the front desk. A medication form must be filled out completely and signed by the parent or guardian before any medication can be given. We give medications only at 11:00am.

Medications must be in the original container and labeled as follows: child`s name, current date, dosage, times to be given, expiration date, and any other special instructions.

Any non-prescription medication must be accompanied by a signed, dated note from the child´s doctor stating the name of the child to receive the medication, name of the medication, amount to be given, times to be given, length of time to be given, and any other special instructions.

Medical Emergency
If a child becomes ill, injured, or has an adverse reaction to prescribed medication while at the school, the parent(s) or emergency contact person will be notified immediately.

If it is necessary to seek immediate medical attention for a child, the child will be transported to Las Colinas Medical Center. The child´s vehicle and emergency medical permission forms, as well as the health information on file, will accompany the child.

In the event of an occurrence of a communicable disease as outlined by the Department of Health, written notification will be posted on the classroom door within 24 hours or the next business day.

Transportation (To and From Public School)
Transportation is provided to and from Tom Landry, Lee, Manara Academy, Riverchase, Freeman, La Villita, and Las Colinas.

Transportation Agreements are signed once per year.

Vehicle Emergency Forms must be completed and information kept up-to-date.

We depart at 7:00am to get the attending children to their schools.

If your child will not be picked up by Kids R Kids Academy from school at the end of the school day, you must notify the school by 2:00pm. There is a fee of  $10 for not calling.

Transportation (Field Trips)
Field Trip Permission Forms must be signed and dated for each field trip. Information about the field trips including location, address, and times will be posted on your child`s classroom door 48 hours in advance.

Vehicle Emergency Forms must be completed and information kept up-to-date.

Children going on field trips must wear a Kids R Kids t-shirt, which can be purchased at the front desk.

Internet Access
Internet access to your child´s classroom is by password only. By enrolling your child at Kids R Kids, you consent that your child(ren) may also be seen on the Internet by other persons viewing with passwords.

You will be given more information upon enrollment.

Severe Weather, Fire, or Emergency Situations
If an emergency situation develops such as severe weather, fire, physical damage to the building, or any other situation that poses a threat, the safety of the children is our first concern.

The school is equipped with a weather band radio, a fire alarm sprinkler system, and fire extinguishers. Fire and severe weather drills are conducted according to state and county regulations or every 30 days.

If there is an emergency situation and it becomes necessary to close the school, parents will be notified to make arrangements for early pickup.

If there is inclement weather and it is determined that the school will not open, parents will be instructed by the school as to TV or radio stations providing closing information.

If an emergency situation develops and it is determined that the building or premises are unsafe, your child(ren) will be transported to Las Colinas Elementary, Mustang Park Recreation Center, or Irving Bible Church, depending on directions from the authorities.

Parents will be notified of the situation and you will be required to pick up your child(ren) as soon as possible.

Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco
In our effort to provide a safe, healthy environment for each child to grow and develop, we maintain a school free of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco use.

The use or presence of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco is prohibited in the building or anywhere on the grounds by school staff, parents, or anyone visiting the school.

The use or presence of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco is prohibited during any outing or field trip, as well as on any vehicle used by the school to transport your child(ren).

Discipline
At Kids R Kids Academy we use a method of “redirection” to guide your child(ren) toward appropriate behavior. If a child is engaged in behavior not conducive to a safe and happy learning environment, the teacher will “redirect” the child toward appropriate behavior. The use of physical punishment or harsh language is prohibited.

Parents or guardians are required to abide by the Kids R Kids Discipline Policy any time they are on school property.

Dismissal Policy
The staff will work with each child to fulfill their needs, and every effort will be made to provide a positive learning experience. Special needs will be accommodated when possible.

Kids R Kids Academy reserves the right to ask parents to make alternative arrangements for care if it is determined that a child´s needs cannot be met or the child has not adjusted to group care provided by the school. In the event that the behavior becomes disruptive to the program or poses an unsafe situation for the child or other children in the class, alternative arrangements will be required.

If you, as a parent, are uncooperative in completing and returning forms, fail to pay your tuition on time, fail to follow any state or county regulations, or fail to follow any Kids R Kids Policy or Procedure, it may be necessary to dismiss your child(ren) from the school.

The Parent`s Role
The relationship between parents and school staff is vital to the success of a child´s experience. A partnership must be formed the first day, with open communication and understanding that the development and growth of the child is our top priority.

Parents can assist and help ensure a smooth transition by doing the following:

• Sign-in and sign-out daily, and escort children to their class
• Have all forms completed promptly
• Update forms as needed when changes occur (i.e. new phone number, address, etc.)
• Keep staff informed of special needs or changes that might affect your child´s behavior
• Notify the school if your child is ill
• Do not bring an ill child to the school
• Notify the chool if your child will be absent
• Notify the school if you will be later than usual picking up your child
• Provide a change of clothes marked with your child´s name (school is not responsible for lost clothing)
• Dress children properly for the weather and play
• Do not allow children to bring toys or valuables to school
• Participate in the school´s special activities
• Attend scheduled parent meetings and conferences
• Ask questions and address concerns as they arise
• Practice cell phone etiquette while in the school

Kids R Kids reserves the right to change or revise any policies, procedures, or tuition/fee schedules when deemed necessary. Written notification will be provided to parents.

Kids R Kids is also referred to as Kids R Kids Learning Academies, Kids R Kids Academy, Kids R Kids Schools, KRK, and School(s).