Parent's Corner — Little Acorns Learning Center Erie PA
Everything you need to know about policies, payments, schedules, and important information for your family at Little Acorns Learning Center.
Family Moments at Little Acorns
Payment Policies
Little Acorns Learning Center offers a variety of tuition options. Our weekly full-time rate provides care Monday through Friday and is priced more reasonably than enrolling for single days of care. Families who enroll for 2 to 4 days will pay a higher daily rate.
Timely payments ensure services can be continually delivered therefore, billing statements are sent to families each Friday with the balance due in full on the upcoming Monday. Accounts that are not paid in full by the close of the business each Monday are subject to a daily late payment fee. In the event the account is not paid in full by the following Friday, you will be placed on our waiting list until paid in full. For tax purposes, our ID # is 81-2450785.
Child Schedules
Child schedules are to be noted on the Parent Agreement. If a change in days or times is needed, please submit this request in writing to the director at least 2 weeks in advance. Due to staffing and room capacities, we may not be able to accommodate every change and families may be placed on a waitlist for additional days. Additional daily charges will be added accordingly for additional care. Children who arrive without being scheduled for the day may not receive service due to limited classroom space or staffing limitations. If space is available, the account will be billed at the daily rate.
While we value family time and understand that situations may arise that a later drop off time may be desired, however we require that children be dropped off prior to 9:00 AM so that they can successfully participate in the routines of the day. Children who come in at a later time may not receive the full benefit of our program and will not be accepted. Our focus is to provide meaningful play based learning activities rather than providing a place for nap and lunch.
Supplies Parents Must Provide
Please send the following items with your child each day as needed.
Seasonal outerwear
Bedding for naptime
AM Snack for the class according to our snack calendar
Pacifier (if used)
All diapering supplies
Bottles & formula/breastmilk
Packed lunch
A minimum of 1 complete set of extra clothing
Additional Fees
| Fee Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Field Trips/Presentations | Fees passed on to families |
| Late Payment Fee | $10/day |
| Returned Check/Credit Card Fee | $25 (after 2+, cash/money order required) |
| Late Child Pick-Up | $25 first minute after 5:00 PM. $10 each additional minute |
| Registration Fee | $100/child (non-refundable, guarantees placement within 2 weeks) |
| Supply Fee | $100/child due each September |
Hours & Calendar
Little Acorns Learning Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Teachers are not permitted to allow children to enter the building prior to 7:00 AM. Families who have not left the center before 5:00 PM will be charged $25 for the first minute and $10 each additional minute. If a parent disregards this policy and/or does not pay the late child pick-up fees, services will be terminated.
Parents must pick up their children at the time agreed upon at enrollment. Staff schedules are based on the agreed upon schedules. If you are going to be late, you must call the center at (814) 315-1313 to notify us so that we can communicate this change to the teachers and reduce your child's anxiety. Parents are required to sign children into and out of care using our keypad security system.
Holiday Closures
Little Acorns Learning Center is closed on the following holidays.
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Staff Training Day
President's Day
Staff Training Day
Good Friday
Staff Training Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
3rd Friday of August
Prep Day for New School Year
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Staff Training Day
Thanksgiving Day
Black Friday
Winter Break
Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
Sign-In & Sign-Out System
Little Acorns Learning Center utilizes a keypad entry system and parent communication app to gain entry to our facility and track attendance. Each approved pick-up person will receive their own code for these purposes or may present their ID to be verified with our Emergency Contact Forms to ensure children go home with authorized individuals. Parents may utilize the parent communication app to make payments, receive daily updates and privately message our teachers or office team.
Terminating Services
The Little Acorns Learning Center requires that parents provide at least two weeks notice that they will be terminating care and will be charged to your account if sufficient notice has not been given. At your request, we will transfer your child's files to another educational setting. You will be offered a release to sign providing us with the setting's name and address in which to send your child's files.
There may be circumstances in which Little Acorns Learning Center will have to terminate services to a family. In most cases, a discussion between the director and parents will take place outlining the director's concerns and possible solutions before care is terminated by Little Acorns Learning Center. However, the director reserves the right to immediately end care for failure to comply with the policies set forth in the handbook:
Disrespect to Little Acorns Learning Center providers and employees.
Inability to meet child’s needs without additional staff (including following sick guidelines).
Repeated failure to pick-up your child by 5:00 PM.
Failure to complete required forms.
Failure to show up for five consecutive scheduled days without communication.
Non-payment of childcare fees or late and/or recurring late payment fees.
Failure to comply with the childcare agreement.
Destructive or harmful behavior of child(ren) that persists even with parent cooperation in stopping the behavior.
Please Note: The director has the right to terminate care without notice in the case of harm or a dangerous situation is posed to other children or employees.
Questions? We're Here to Help
If you have any questions about our policies or need additional information, don't hesitate to reach out.