Each A-Karrasel location has a “Tuition Policy” provided in the application packet that explains tuition. Annually A-Karrasel will review the tuition and determine if there is the necessity to increase tuition to meet the increased costs incurred by operating a quality program and by employing enthusiastic, qualified personnel. In addition, each center also has a one-time annual material fee. Your center director will provide you with details on the amount and when it is due.

General tuition policy items throughout all A-Karrasel Child Care Centers are:

• Tuition is paid by cash, money order, or registered check – made payable to A-Karrasel.
  Personal checks will only be accepted after credit is established.
• All tuition is due on/or before the Monday a child attends school.
• Tuition not paid on the first day of attendance is subject to a late fee.
• Non-payment of tuition results in automatic discharge after one week. Parent(s)/guardian(s) will be responsible for all costs of collection including but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees.
• Tuition is a set or fixed amount per week.
• The Security Deposit and Registration Fees are non-refundable. The security deposit will be used only toward your last week’s tuition. The registration fee is used primarily for accident insurance for your child.
• One week notice is necessary to affect official discharge.
• When a child is absent all or any of his/her scheduled days during the week, full tuition is due. Full AFC co-pay is due regardless of child’s weekly attendance.
• Specific holidays the centers are closed.* These days are considered days of attendance. The school may elect to close for other various days. You will always be notified of such days and these too are considered days of attendance. No pro-rated tuition will apply.
• Returned items (checks): 1). A $35.00 service charge must be paid in cash as well as the face value of the check. 2). No additional personal checks will be accepted. Payments must be made in cash or by money order. 3). Payments on the returned check must be made within 3 school days or the child(ren) will be discharged.
• A-Karrasel Child Care Centers maintain an annual material/activity fee.

*New Year’s Eve Day, Labor Day, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Memorial Day, Christmas Eve Day, 4th of July, Christmas Day, Staff Orientation

How to find us

A-Karrasel has six convenient locations in the Chicagoland area. Click on a location below, or fill out the contact form. We would love to address any questions you have, and invite you and your little one to visit us for a tour!