Each parent receives a copy of the School Rules and will be expected to adhere to it according to the enrolment form.

TERMS & HOLIDAYS:

Footsteps runs in conjunction with the Department of Education’s TERMS AND HOLIDAYS. Furthermore, as a Christian school we observe certain Christian holidays.

ENROLMENT:

All parents must complete an ENROLMENT FORM and all other relevant forms requested and pay a placement fee on enrolment.

FEES:

Parents/guardians must assume full liability for school fees in respect of the enrolled child for the academic year.

School fees are payable by the 2nd of the month for all the 12 months of the year.

Connect with the Office via email: office@footstepsprechool.co.za for School and Aftercare fees.

Payments can be made over 12 months, 10 months, per term or per year.

Fees that reflect in the school’s bank account after the 7^th of the month will incur a fine of R100.

Fees are payable as usual during a child’s absence due to illness, being taken on holiday, etc.

The school reserves the right to restrict admission of any child of whom monies due to the school are outstanding.

In such a case, the child’s place will then be open for a new enrolment.

Bank details: Footsteps Preschool, Current account, ABSA, Plettenberg Bay: 4087840988,

    Branch Code 632005

Reference is your child’s name and surname, not the number on the invoice

LEAVING THE SCHOOL:

30 days written notice is required when withdrawing a child from the school. Failure to give notice shall render the parent/guardian liable for school fees for the month.

Under no circumstances will notice be accepted in during the 4^th term.

In the event that the child is withdrawn at the end of an academic year, the parent/guardian is still liable to pay for the complete 4^th term.

MEDICAL CONCESSION: If a child needs to stay away from school for medical reasons, half the monthly school fee is payable to keep the child’s space – non refundable. To qualify for this discount we will need a written request with a doctor’s letter and the dates clearly indicated.

ILLNESS:

Children suffering from colds, coughs, or any infectious condition should be kept at home until the infectious condition has passed.

In the event that medication needs to be administered by mouth at school, the parent must give a written and signed directive in the child’s note book.

ABSENCE:

The office and/or the child’s teacher should be notified of the reason for a child’s absence per phone call or SMS, if possible before 9 a.m.

CLOTHING:

Parents are asked to co-operate by seeing that ALL their child’s clothing is clearly MARKED with his/her name.

All children should bring a marked HAT to school to stay for outside play.

Please pack a CHANGE OF CLOTHING (marked) in case of accidents or water play.

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

Children should not bring toys to school.

They should also not bring junk food, yoghurt (messy) or candy to school, this includes chocolate, candy bars and sweet muffins.

CLASS ASSIGNMENT:

Children will be placed in AGE-APPROPRIATE classes.

OUTINGS:

We organize outings at least once a term for the older classes.

A small cost may be required.

TRANSPORT:

The school will not be responsible for transporting children to or from school.

If parents privately organise lifts with staff members, the school will not be held liable for anything happening to that child whilst being transported.

SAFETY & SECURITY:

Parents are requested to deliver their children personally to the teacher in charge.

School starts at 08:00. Please ensure that all gates are closed during entrance and exit.

NO Footsteps Child is allowed to press the buttons to open the main gate and all gates MUST be closed behind you.

Please notify the school of any changes to the person collecting or dropping off your child.

It is imperative that the school is notified of any changes in telephone and address details.

SCHOOL HOURS:

Toddlers Class: 08:00 – 12:00

Junior and Senior Classes: 08:00 – 12:30

School opens at 08.00.

If you need to drop your child off before 08.00, please discuss arrangements with your child’s teacher.

AFTERCARE:

Teachers are not able to supervise the children if they have not been collected within 15 minutes of home time.

All children that have not been collected by this time will then automatically be put into aftercare and charged accordingly. We do this for the safety of your children.  

Aftercare operates from directly after school to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

School and After care fees are available from the Office at office@footstepsprechool.co.za