Enrollment Children may be registered for any number of days per week, or per month, or for occasional periods or days during the year. Attendance may be discontinued and restarted during the year as needed.
Visits Visit SAM any afternoon. Your children can join in the activities, and we will answer your questions. You can also request that your child attend SAM for a full session as a guest.
Registration Complete the following forms: (1) Registration, (2) Student Information, (3) Transportation Authorization, (4) General Field Trip Permission, (5) State Information to Parents Receipt and (6) Monthly Invoice and include appropriate payment to "SAM Inc”. Children can be enrolled at any time during the year. You may discontinue use of SAM, at any time, effective at the end of the given month. You may download the forms at the bottom of this page.
Days and Hours of Operation Regular Days SAM offers after school care on all full school days from the first day of school through the last day of school. SAM runs from the end of the school day until 6:00 p.m. Special arrangements can be made for extra time if needed, at a small additional cost.Transportation to SAM is provided by school bus.
Early Dismissal Days (Half Days) SAM runs lunch and fun programs on Early Dismissal days, from the end of the school day (before lunch) until 6:00 p.m. Transportation to SAM is provided by school bus.
Vacation Days SAM offers programs on certain school vacation days which are not generally adult work holidays. These programs run from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and are held at Bauer Center in Taylor Park
SAM is closed on national holidays, Winter Break week, emergency school closings and during the summer.
Snow Days Snow Days, Emergency Early Dismissal and Emergency School Closings: SAM is closed.
Scheduling Select any number and choice of days a week. This will be your weekly schedule and commitment for the month. If your child is absent for any reason, you may reschedule that day at any other time during that month, but there is no refund or credit for absences. We will carry the same schedule through the months, unless you notify us of a change.
If you make or change your schedule after Monday morning, you must notify SAM and notify the school to adjust the transportation list.
Schedule Adjustments You may add extra days any time during the month at your daily rate. If your basic child care needs change during the year, you may change your weekly schedule by the first of the month. There is no credit for mid-month schedule reduction.
Absences There is no reduced rate, refund or credit for absences. Unused days may be rescheduled for any other days during the same month. Unused days may not be carried into the next month. Allowances for unusual circumstances must be discussed with the SAM Director before changes to the Invoice are made.
YOU MUST CALL IF YOUR CHILD IS ABSENT OR YOU ARE EXCHANGING OR ADDING DAYS.
THIS RULE IS FOR SAFETY PURPOSES, WE MUST KNOW WHEN TO EXPECT YOUR CHILD.
24 HOUR VOICE MAIL: (973) 376-3434
USE FOR ALL ATTENDANCE MESSAGES AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION STAFF SHOULD HAVE AT THE START OF THE AFTERNOON.
CALLING IN AN ABSENCE DOES NOT REMOVE THE CHARGE FOR THE DAY.
Registration Fees $200 per yearper child and $175 per year for (older) siblings
Monthly Attendance Fees Monthly Fee for regular school days = (Number of scheduled days in the month) x (rate per day). The rate per day is based on the number of days a week for which your child isscheduled. There is a $5 per day discount for (older) sibling.
# days/wk
5days/wk
4days/wk
3days/wk
2days/wk
1days/wk
Daily price
$29
$30
$31
$32
$34
Older siblings
$24
$25
$26
$27
$29
Half Day and Vacation Day Fees Half Day:$60 per child per day Vacation Day:$100 per child per day.
See SAM Calendar for schedule of Half and Vacation Day Programs. The Half and Vacation Days will be indicated on your monthly invoice. You may sign-up for these days on the monthly Invoice or at SAM 1-2 weeks prior to the event. Cancellation deadline and cancellation fee will be noted on sign-up sheet.
Payments are due in advance of the trip. Fees include child care, transportation, meals and activity costs.
Billing Payment is due in advance of the month. You will receive your bill by the middle of the monthbefore, and payment is due by the first of the month. For example, payment for October is due on October 1.
Charges for extra days added during one month and credit for unscheduled school closings will be reflected not the very next month's Invoice, but the month after. Except for changing the weekly schedule, please do not alter the Invoice without discussion and permission. Indicate your question and we will make the adjustments on the next Invoice.
Late Payment A $10 late fee will be added to the next bill for payment received after the begining of the month. If you need a different payment schedule, ask to arrange one. If payments are overdue for more than one month, arrangements must be made to catch up in order for your child to continue attending SAM.
Late Pick-up Fees The program closes at 6:00 pm. Infrequentlateness of 5-10 minutes will be excused.
For late pick-up after 6:10, the fees are as follows, payable at the time, to the staff staying late with your child.
These charges are per family, not per child. $5 for pick-up by 6:30 pm $10 for pick-up between 6:30 - 6:45 pm $15 for pick-up between 6:45 - 7:00 pm
In any case, do not be anxious if you are late. We will always be there until you arrive and your child will never be made to feel bad or worried. If you need extra time on an ongoing basis, please let us know so we may make arrangements.
Behavior SAM is designed to give all of the children a safe and happy afternoon with equal attention from the staff. Uncooperative or disruptive children or children who cannot or will not participate in the general activity may be asked to withdraw after consultation with the parents.
Parents must let SAM know of any special needs.
We can usually accommodate the child once we understand the situation.
Communication You may speak to any staff member as you wish.
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