Frequently Asked Questions

The difference between Long Days and Early Release Wednesdays lies in the timing and inclusion in our program. Long Days extend care from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm, requiring an extra fee for those not regularly attending after care. Early Release Wednesdays operate from 11:50 am to 5:30 pm, and while children attending 4 or 5 days are automatically included, those attending 3 days must pay an additional $64 fee per month, regardless of their typical attendance on Wednesdays.

We accept tuition payments through Brightwheel as
well as other approved payment methods. Our program may also accept childcare assistance
programs such as ERDC (Employment Related Day Care) and other scholarships when
available. Families interested in financial assistance are encouraged to contact administration
for more information.

We are currently only accepting students who will be turning 4 by September

Yes, micro and macro classes do not follow the same school calendar. Macro classes include additional "camp days" for an extra fee, covering care from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm when school is closed. Micro classes can join these days for an additional $80 fee, ensuring all students receive comprehensive care tailored to their needs.

Per PPS School Calendar, there will be 8 early release Wednesdays scheduled for the 2024-2025 school year.  The extra $90 a monthly charge is covering our staff for the extra hours of care needed on early release Wednesday.  

IED is not a part of PPS. We are located inside of Irvington Elementary but we are our own identity. We do follow the same safety drills, school schedule, and a majority of calendar dates as PPS. 

We strongly encourage you to do our in person tour first. After the tour you will be given a 14 day grace period to accept or decline the onboarding process. At the time of your acceptance you will be expected to pay the nonrefundable registration fee. If you decide to enroll after the 14 day grace period you will be placed on a waitlist and contacted when a slot is available. 

Families can communicate with staff during
drop-off and pick-up, by email, or through any communication platform used by the program.

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, our
Pre-K program will be included in our summer programming. Tuition will remain the same
monthly rate through June and July. There is typically a short program break of approximately
1–2 weeks at the end of August before the new school year begins. August tuition will be
prorated depending on the exact closure dates for that year.