Thank you for choosing Tippett's Rides4School. We have proudly operated as a licensed home daycare since 1991 and continue to serve families with dependable transportation and before/after school care services. It is our privilege to support our community, and we value the long-standing relationships we have built over the years. Our goal is to provide a safe, punctual, and caring environment. Please review the following policies carefully. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
- Pam Tippett
1. Annual Enrollment Fee
$40 per child or a maximum of $60 per family .
2. Transportation-Only Weekly Rates
$40/week: One-way transportation$75/week: Round-trip transportation$10/week sibling discount: Each additional child in the same family after the first child.
Fees may be adjusted based on distance.
3. Transportation + Care Weekly Rates
$70/week: Before-school care & transportation$70/week: After-school care & transportation$85/week: Both before and after-school care & transportation
4. Payment Schedule
First week's payment is due at enrollment.
All future payments are due Fridays by 5:30 p.m., in advance of the week of service.
You may pay weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly in advance.
A $5 late fee will be applied weekly to past-due payments.
Unpaid balances may result in suspension of services.
5. Payment Methods
Online billing and payments are managed via KidKare .
You will receive login credentials upon enrollment.
Accepted payments: cash, check, money order, Cash App, Apple Pay.
KidKare bank payments incur a $1 fee; credit card payments incur a surcharge.
Online payments post at once; direct payments post within 24 hours.
6. Illness / School Closures
Weekly fees secure your child's reserved spot and are not pro-rated for absences.
We follow the Irving ISD calendar.
For full-week closures (Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break), fees are reduced by 50%.
No adjustments for unplanned closures, including inclement weather.
7. Operating Hours
Open from 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Parents may visit during operating hours.
Licensing standards and inspection reports are available for review.
8. Meals (Before/After Care)
We participate in the NutriService Food & Nutrition Program, providing nutritious breakfast and snacks at no added cost.
9. Absences
Please notify us promptly of your child's absence.
Confirm receipt of your text or voicemail.
10. Student Pickup (Care Program)
Children may only be released to individuals listed on the authorized pickup form.
Valid photo ID is required for pickup.
11. Medications / Illness
Do not send your child if they have a fever of 100.4°F or higher or are ill.
Do not mask illness with medication before drop-off.
In case of illness or injury during care, we will contact you immediately. If needed, emergency services will be called.
Medications require written authorization. Request the proper medication form as needed.
12. Termination of Services
A three-week written notice is required to discontinue services.
13. Photo Release
We may use your child's photo for website or marketing purposes. Please notify us in writing if you do not consent.
14. Contract Term
This agreement is valid from the date signed through the last day of the current school year.
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