Questions Regarding SACC Program

1. How flexible is the part time status?
Part time status is defined as children attending 3 or fewer days per week. Part time is only flexible in which days of the week your child can attend. Only if you are enrolled for 12 flex rate can your child come both mornings and afternoons.
2. What service does SACC provide to Kindergarten students?
All Hilliard Elementary Schools offer Full-Day Kindergarten. SACC provides AM & PM service to all kindergarten programs.
3. Is there childcare provided when schools are closed?
The SACC Program follows The Hilliard City School District calendar. The program is closed whenever schools are not in session, including calamity days (snow days or building emergencies, etc). Tuition will not be pro-rated for calamity days.
4. What if my child care needs change during the year?
You may leave the program at any time during the school year. However it is advised to notify the Site Coordinator at your child’s school prior to a tuition due date to avoid additional tuition charges. This also applies for status changes you may need to make for your child. Tuition is not pro-rated for withdrawals or status changes.
5. How are my tuition payments determined?
The total cost of providing care is divided into 19 equal payments for service of the 177 school days. Holidays and other scheduled school days off are not included in the calculation of the tuition rate. A calendar with the payment due dates will be available in the fall.
6. What happens with my childcare when the school district declares a two-hour weather delay, or an early dismissal?
On the rare occasion that the district alters the beginning or end of the school day, SACC will not be able to provide care for your child. Parents are advised to have alternate plans on file with the school office in the case of an early dismissal.
7. How does your program accommodate children with special needs?
All children are welcome to attend the SACC Program. All children must be able to participate as a member of a group. If your child requires one on one attention, the SACC Program is not a good option for childcare. SACC will make every reasonable effort to service a child with a disability regardless of the disability.
8. What is the refund policy if childcare needs change over the summer?
The registration fee is non-refundable in EVERY circumstance.
9. Is there a limit on the number of children in each program?
Yes. While the SACC Program is a service offered by the Hilliard City School District, it is governed by the State Department of Education. There are policies and regulations regarding the amount of space, our teacher-child ratio and the number of children that may participate.

 

Questions Regarding ACE Program

1. How flexible is the part time status? Part time status is defined as children attending 3 or fewer days per week. Part time is only flexible in which days of the week your child can attend.
2. Is there childcare provided when schools are closed? The ACE Program follows The Hilliard City School District calendar. The program is closed whenever schools are not in session, including calamity days (snow days or building emergencies, etc). Tuition will not be pro-rated for calamity days.
3. What if my child care needs change during the year? You may leave the program at any time during the school year. However it is advised to notify the Site Coordinator at your child’s school prior to a tuition due date to avoid additional tuition charges. This also applies for status changes you may need to make for your child. Tuition is not pro-rated for withdrawals or status changes.
4. How are my tuition payments determined? The total cost of providing care is divided into 19 equal payments for service of the 177 school days. Holidays and other scheduled school days off are not included in the calculation of the tuition rate. A calendar with the payment due dates will be available in the fall.
5. What happens with my childcare when the school district declares an early dismissal? On the rare occasion that the district alters the end of the school day, ACE will not be able to provide care for your child. Parents are advised to have alternate plans on file with the school office in the case of an early dismissal.
6. How does your program accommodate children with special needs? All children are welcome to attend the ACE Program. All children must be able to participate as a member of a group. If your child requires one on one attention, the ACE Program is not a good option for childcare. ACE will make every reasonable effort to service a child with a disability regardless of the disability.
7. What is the refund policy if childcare needs change over the summer? The registration fee is non-refundable in EVERY circumstance.
8. Will the ACE program work with my child’s after school extracurricular activities? The ACE program will help accommodate your child’s extracurricular activities when able. Please meet with your site coordinator to go over activities, times, and days to make sure we are able to best meet your needs and be there for the safety of your child.
9. Is there a limit on the number of children in each program? Yes. While the ACE Program is a service offered by the Hilliard City School District, it is governed by the State Department of Education. There are policies and regulations regarding the amount of space, our teacher-child ratio and the number of children that may participate.