SCRIBBLES PRESCHOOL, INC.

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

To register for Intro and Threes, submit the following items by mail (to our mailing address below) or to the school office. Submission to the office directly is the preferred method, especially for new families.

1. REGISTRATION FORM
Indicate your choice of class. Please be thorough with work numbers, emergency names, addresses, and phone numbers. Even if you work from home, this information must be provided. We need two local people to contact, in addition to the parents, in case of an emergency. “Local” contacts are those who can reach the school within 20 minutes. Parents are always contacted first in the event of an emergency. The other people listed are contacted only if you are not available. The State requires full addresses and phone numbers for any people listed in this category.

2. REGISTRATION FEE
(Non-refundable) $125.00 fee per child, payable at registration. $50.00 for a sibling enrolled at the same time. $65.00 for January Intro class.

3. ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
Sign and date the Registration Form in this Registration Packet. This is required in order to guarantee a placement.

4. AUTHORIZATION FOR FIELDTRIPS, NATURE WALKS, AND WEBSITE
Sign and date

5. PARENT PARTICIPATION FORM, AND HELP US GET TO KNOW YOUR CHILD FORM
Complete

6. MEDICAL
You and your physician must complete the state required Universal Child Health Record. In addition, other forms will need to be completed by you if your child has asthma, has allergies, requires a medication to be given at school, or cannot be immunized for medical or religious reasons. Let us know at registration so we can provide you with these forms.

7. REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Completed and signed forms: Registration Form, Parent Participation Form, Website Permission, Field Trip, Cell Phone, and Email Authorizations. Make certain that each form is signed. Fees: Registration Fee. Checks are to be made payable to Scribbles Preschool, Inc.

Note: A small photo of your child should be sent to the school in June, or, if registering later, send it prior to your child’s first day of class. You may mail it or email it to us. The medical information is due at that time as well. Children cannot start class until medical information has been received or medical or religious exemptions have been submitted.

2026-2027 CLASS OPTIONS

For One- and Two-year-olds
SCRIBBLES-N-BITS: A program designed for toddlers ages 1 – 2 yrs with a parent or other adult. Sessions are held on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. A weekly 1-hour session of fun that promotes social, language, and motor skills through music, stories, and finger plays, utilizing equipment/materials designed for toddlers. Parenting issues are also discussed. No registration fee is required. A separate registration form will be mailed upon request or can be downloaded from the website.

For Children 2 years 3 months old by Fall 2026:
Introduction to Preschool (Intro)
8:50 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.
2, 3, 4, or 5 mornings
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri

For Children 2 years 3 months old by January 2027:
Introduction to Preschool (Intro II)
8:50 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
2, 3, 4, or 5 mornings
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri

**Intro is a gradual introduction to preschool, providing children with exposure to a variety of learning materials and experiences in a relaxed, supportive, small group setting. The emphasis is on socialization and language development.

For Children 3 by October 1, 2026: Threes
8:50 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
2, 3, 4, or 5 mornings
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri

SPECIALS

LUNCH BUNCH – 11:30 – 12:00PM
Extend the day with our Lunch Bunch Option. This is a 30-minute, supervised “bring your own lunch” program. **Please remember that we have a no nut policy.

LUNCH BUNCH + – ENRICHMENT CLASSES (*See course descriptions attached) – 11:30 – 1:00PM
Extend the day with our Lunch Bunch Plus option (LB+), an 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. class that includes *Lunch Bunch and a different enrichment class each day. Enrichment classes are:
M-Travelin’ Tumblers
T–Technology Toolbox
W–The Jam Cats
Th-PESA Sports
F-Kids Club

LUNCH BUNCH ++ – 11:30 – 2:00
Extend the day with our Lunch Bunch and Lunch Bunch + options, which include an additional hour of special activities, including science projects, board games, dramatic play with storyboards, art, cooking, etc.

ENRICHMENT CLASSES Course Descriptions

Travelin’ Tumblers: Travelin’ Tumblers is a gymnastics program, as part of our Monday LB+ option. The program improves a child’s physical fitness, stimulates whole brain and whole body use, enhances motor skill development, sensory integration, and self-esteem, and improves social and stress management skills. Equipment such as balance beams, vaulters, ladders, hoops, and wedges is used to develop locomotor skills. Tumbling and Yoga are also incorporated.

Technology Toolbox: Technology Toolbox is a computer enrichment program, as part of our Tuesday LB+ option. Students will develop and strengthen both technological and educational skills, giving them a competitive advantage as they embark on new learning situations. The curriculum changes each year, including software and new projects.

The Jam Cats: The Jam Cats is a music enrichment program where students will dance, sing, play instruments, and have fun! The Jam Cats are a part of our Wednesday LB+ option. The Jam Cats will support your child’s developmental milestones by fostering listening, fine and gross motor skills, social interaction, and creativity. Students will be introduced to the following basic music concepts:

• High and low pitches
• Musical notes moving up, down, or repeating
• Rhythm
• Steady beat
• Loud and soft
• Fast and slow

PESA/Sports Clinic: PESA is a sports enrichment class that introduces students to different sports and the fundamentals of those sports. The program enhances cognitive and motor skills through sports and exercise in a fun and safe environment. PESA is part of our Thursday LB+ option.

Kids Club: The Kids Club is our Friday LB+ option that adds an extra dimension to preschool programming. All classes are theme- based, varied, and fun. The Kids Club modules include: Yummy Tummy, Puppet Party, Wacky Woodworking, Blast Off, Squish and Squash, Mango Tango Café, Class with Trash, and Digging in the Stone Age.

2026-2027 TUITION RATES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$125.00 Non-Refundable Registration Fee Per Child Due at Sign up – ($65.00 for January Intro ll)

Enrollment Agreement for 2026- 2027 School Year – Retain this for your records

1. A $125.00 non-refundable registration fee per child enrolled is due at registration. $50.00 for second sibling enrolled at the same time.

2. Tuition Fees are amortized into several installment payments as indicated on the tuition schedule page. Different installment payment options can be arranged in advance for those who are registering later in the school year once classes have already begun, for those requiring financial assistance and for siblings attending the same year.

3. Tuition fees are refundable only as follows:

a) For only those children in our Pre-K class whose parents are undecided about kindergarten entrance, a total tuition refund will be given up until May 1, 2026, provided the child is withdrawn in writing by that date for that particular reason.
b) A pro-rated tuition refund is given to parents only under the following circumstances:

• If it is determined by the Scribbles school administration and faculty that the child is a danger to himself and others and must be withdrawn from the school immediately.
• If a child is having significant difficulties at school, i.e., separating from parents, adjusting to the program, etc., even after attending for several weeks consistently, and is asked to be withdrawn.
• If a child with special needs must be withdrawn due to a lack of availability of additional support personnel as needed, as determined by the Scribbles administration, staff, consultation with professionals and parents, and/or the IEP established in conjunction with the child’s sending school district.
• If we feel we cannot meet your child’s needs after implementing various reasonable interventions over a period of time, and we require withdrawal from the school.

4. Credits or pro-rated refunds for illness, vacation, relocation, etc. are not given for any reason except in the rare circumstances of documentation of a catastrophic illness that creates a major financial hardship for the family. Pro-rated refunds are not given for family vacation, regular illness, or if the school needs to have a delayed opening or cancellation due to weather conditions as determined by the Mountain Lakes Public School System in conjunction with the Mountain Lakes Board of Education and Police Department.

Sibling Discount Policy
A sibling discount of 10% is available for siblings concurrently attending one of the regular classes. The discount is applied to the tuition of the child who attends fewer days and deducted from each installment.

Misc Fees
1. Late pick-up is not an acceptable option on a regular basis. Only an unavoidable emergency situation will be accepted. If at all possible, call the school if you will be late. This way we can minimize your child’s distress. It is unfair to both your child and staff to be late with any frequency. If the situation is abused, you will be assessed an additional $10.00 per 10 minutes. Parents of classified students whose school districts are late in paying tuition are responsible for working this issue out with their own child study team and school district.

2. Returned Check Fee: A charge of $40.00 for any check returned will be assessed to cover our bank charges and extra administrative costs.

Special Financial Arrangements / Financial Assistance
Scribbles does not want finances to keep your child from our school. We try to meet family circumstances as best as we can. Please attach a letter to your registration form if you require an alternate Tuition Schedule allowing for smaller, more frequent payments or any other special consideration. Financial assistance is available through the Lil Ashton Scholarship Fund. To qualify, documentation of income under $65,000 per year or documentation of personal catastrophic illness expenses for those families with higher incomes is required. A copy of the family’s most recent W-2 form may be required as proof of financial need. The request for financial assistance must be made in writing at the time of registration. Misrepresentation of gross household income will result in retroactive charges for reduced tuition.

Billing
Scribbles will email and send reminder notices regarding tuition approximately 2 weeks prior to the due dates as listed on the tuition schedule once the school year begins. Siblings will receive just (1) notice that indicates the installment due for each child. Families will receive these notices in their child’s cubby. Tuition payments due are not dependent upon billing, so please refer to your tuition schedule in your registration packet. You may mail payments or bring them to the school office. If no one is in the office, leave papers and payment in a sealed envelope in the wall file by the office door. If the building is locked, mailbox is located by the double door entrance closest to the office. Do not leave any papers or payments on the desk or counters.

Waiting List
No deposit is required to go on a waiting list for a class that is filled. Parents will be contacted if an opening occurs and will have the option of registering their child at that time. Should the opening occur after school has started, tuition will be prorated based on the start date.

Registration constitutes an obligation on the part of the parents/guardians for the payment of annual fees for the entire academic year, with the only exceptions being those as stated above and on the “Tuition and Payment Schedule” page. I hereby agree to meet the tuition obligations as outlined.

I give my child permission to engage in all prescribed activities, except as noted by me and the examining physician. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby authorize the Scribbles Staff to allow possible emergency care, to call an ambulance, and to permit hospitalization and treatment for my child.

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