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Unregistered 01:42 PM 10-31-2015
http://forestschoolmn.org/Forest_Sch...n_Tuition.html
read all the way down, you will see some huge charges. plus I can't figure out if she is licensed.
I like the idea of forest school, but wow!
read all the way down, you will see some huge charges. plus I can't figure out if she is licensed.
I like the idea of forest school, but wow!
Blackcat31 02:07 PM 10-31-2015
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
http://forestschoolmn.org/Forest_Sch...n_Tuition.html
read all the way down, you will see some huge charges. plus I can't figure out if she is licensed.
I like the idea of forest school, but wow!
She can charge whatever the market allows. http://forestschoolmn.org/Forest_Sch...n_Tuition.html
read all the way down, you will see some huge charges. plus I can't figure out if she is licensed.
I like the idea of forest school, but wow!
As for being licensed or not, she invites interested parents to call with questions so call and ask.
It looks like a beautiful program!
nannyde 04:43 PM 10-31-2015
Black. Doesn't she have to be licensed in Minnesota?
Blackcat31 05:05 PM 10-31-2015
Originally Posted by nannyde:
Black. Doesn't she have to be licensed in Minnesota?
Yes, it sounds like she would have to be but she isn't required to list it on her ads/website. Black. Doesn't she have to be licensed in Minnesota?
Exclusions include care for less than 30 days in a 12 month period, care to one family at a time, care provided by churches, summer camps and/or operation in conjunction with a public school.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=245A.03
Unregistered 08:40 PM 10-31-2015
Here's one of our local outdoor preschools (licensed- have to be):
Rates
Program schedule: We offer a 1/2 day (9:00-1:00), 3/4 day (9:00-3:00), or Full day (8:30-5:30) schedules. Children can be enrolled two to five days per week.
Tuition: 1/2 day 3/4 day Full day
Five-day $800 $1,175 $1,400
Four-day $660 $1,000 $1,150
Three-day $525 $800 $950
Two-day $400 $600 $750
If your schedule requires another set of hours, arrangements can be made for alernate tuition at a rate of $10 per hour.
Trial Period: There is a two week trial period to see if the program is compatible with your child’s needs and the needs of the school. If we discover that it isn’t a match then your contract will be released. Registration/supplies and insurance fees, as well as your first month’s tuition, are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Insurance fee $100/ Supplies fee: $300.00, non-refundable.
Rates
Program schedule: We offer a 1/2 day (9:00-1:00), 3/4 day (9:00-3:00), or Full day (8:30-5:30) schedules. Children can be enrolled two to five days per week.
Tuition: 1/2 day 3/4 day Full day
Five-day $800 $1,175 $1,400
Four-day $660 $1,000 $1,150
Three-day $525 $800 $950
Two-day $400 $600 $750
If your schedule requires another set of hours, arrangements can be made for alernate tuition at a rate of $10 per hour.
Trial Period: There is a two week trial period to see if the program is compatible with your child’s needs and the needs of the school. If we discover that it isn’t a match then your contract will be released. Registration/supplies and insurance fees, as well as your first month’s tuition, are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Insurance fee $100/ Supplies fee: $300.00, non-refundable.
Thriftylady 08:51 PM 10-31-2015
Really, like with any service or product being sold a person can charge as much as others will pay. In my area no one would pay that much, because the economy isn't in that great of shape that people can afford to.
MyAngels 09:10 PM 10-31-2015
Did I read that right - you propose to them how much you're willing to pay? Interesting.
I do like the $100 late fee deposit.
I do like the $100 late fee deposit.
Sugaree 06:39 AM 11-02-2015
I actually really like this kind of program and wish there were one around me. The tuition proposal thing is interesting, but I think that this kind of program is going to attract a clientele that values education over money so I bet they're doing okay.
mommyneedsadayoff 06:58 AM 11-02-2015
I don't think the rate is that crazy, but the set up or wording of it all is super confusing. Supply fees, tuition, participation fee, 15 fee for paying monthly, deposit, enrollment fee, but alo parent proposal of tuition. It took me reading it a few times to figure out a general idea of what it would cost and honestly, I am still confused
How about something more like it cost $xx to attend. period. If they use the money for stocking supplies, food or whatever, that is great, but I just find the ad to be too wordy. jmo
How about something more like it cost $xx to attend. period. If they use the money for stocking supplies, food or whatever, that is great, but I just find the ad to be too wordy. jmo
Hunni Bee 11:48 AM 11-02-2015
I want to send my DD to a forest kindergarten or a Waldorf school but I wouldn't be able to afford those prices in a thousand years 
Maybe I'll hit the lottery.
Maybe I'll hit the lottery.
Hunni Bee 11:53 AM 11-02-2015
Originally Posted by Unregistered:
Here's one of our local outdoor preschools (licensed- have to be):
Rates
Program schedule: We offer a 1/2 day (9:00-1:00), 3/4 day (9:00-3:00), or Full day (8:30-5:30) schedules. Children can be enrolled two to five days per week.
Tuition: 1/2 day 3/4 day Full day
Five-day $800 $1,175 $1,400
Four-day $660 $1,000 $1,150
Three-day $525 $800 $950
Two-day $400 $600 $750
If your schedule requires another set of hours, arrangements can be made for alernate tuition at a rate of $10 per hour.
Trial Period: There is a two week trial period to see if the program is compatible with your child’s needs and the needs of the school. If we discover that it isn’t a match then your contract will be released. Registration/supplies and insurance fees, as well as your first month’s tuition, are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Insurance fee $100/ Supplies fee: $300.00, non-refundable.
So if after two weeks they decide that the school is not a good fit for your kid (or vice versa Here's one of our local outdoor preschools (licensed- have to be):
Rates
Program schedule: We offer a 1/2 day (9:00-1:00), 3/4 day (9:00-3:00), or Full day (8:30-5:30) schedules. Children can be enrolled two to five days per week.
Tuition: 1/2 day 3/4 day Full day
Five-day $800 $1,175 $1,400
Four-day $660 $1,000 $1,150
Three-day $525 $800 $950
Two-day $400 $600 $750
If your schedule requires another set of hours, arrangements can be made for alernate tuition at a rate of $10 per hour.
Trial Period: There is a two week trial period to see if the program is compatible with your child’s needs and the needs of the school. If we discover that it isn’t a match then your contract will be released. Registration/supplies and insurance fees, as well as your first month’s tuition, are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Insurance fee $100/ Supplies fee: $300.00, non-refundable.
) and they cancel your contract at that time, you're still on the hook for a full month's tuition? That's kind of messed up.