As a not-for-profit, the help and cooperation from parents is integral to the success of our school.
tuition.
Families accept the responsibility of payment for the full annual tuition. Families will not be able to register their children for the next school year if all financial obligations are not met for the previous year.
Tuition costs are set annually and subject to approval by the Board of Directors. Due to contractual commitments to our teachers as well as other annual expenses, families are required to satisfy their annual tuition payment.
Each family must choose one of the following options for payment:
Option 1: Payment in Full (5% discount off annual tuition); Due September 1st.
Option 2: Payment Monthly: Due the 1st of each month.
With regard to Option 2, if your tuition is not paid or postmarked by the 15th of each month, you will be charged a late fee of $20.00. If you fall more than one month behind in your tuition payments, your child will not be allowed to attend SIECLC until all payments are made.
Tuition may be paid through the Shelter Island Early Childhood Learning Center website or by check. If you choose to pay by check, tuition checks may be left in the folder by the stairs to the classroom or can be mailed to:
Shelter Island early childhood learning center (SIECLC)
ATTN: Treasurer
P.O. Box 10965
Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965
Any Questions or concerns regarding tuition
can be addressed to karena shields at:
Fundraising.
Fundraising helps to offset expenses while to keeping tuition at a reasonable level. By helping us write annual appeals/grants to local charitable organizations, participating in fundraisers, or helping with our end-of-year raffle, you are supporting our school, so that we can continue to offer a quality early childhood program on Shelter Island! We are also exploring new and fun ways to raise money and awareness for our school. Suggestions are welcome and encouraged!
Volunteering.
For over 20 years, our preschool has relied on the volunteer efforts of its parents and community to help maintain the school throughout the year. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Power-washing playground structures
• Refilling sandboxes at play structure
• Serving as a substitute teacher when the need arises
• Taking part as a class parent to help teachers with class parties, special projects, or field trips
• Joining the preschool board
• Coordinating and organizing fundraisers
• Joining a committee
• Supplying your child's class with a healthy snacks like fresh fruit or vegetables.
• Purchasing much needed supplies for the classroom
• Providing help with seasonal playground upkeep.