Custom Schedules
Nowadays, not everyone works 9am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. With our Custom-Schedule Program, you choose the days and times that you need care!
Program Overview
If you’re looking for part-time childcare on a schedule that fits YOUR individual needs, our Custom Schedule Program is the solution! That’s because we let you create your very own schedule anytime Monday through Thursday and before 6PM on Friday and Saturday.
Custom Schedules are offered during Spring/Fall semesters, and may be renewed monthly. There is a 15 hour per week minimum schedule required to participate in the program, but those hours can be changed each month if needed.
Daily Activities
Children will have the opportunity to participate in playful, intentional learning experiences while at our center.
This includes large and small group activities, teacher-directed and child-initiated activities as well as active and quiet activities.
We will also spend time outdoors every day, as weather permits, for large motor development.
Program Schedules
Custom schedules are available anytime Monday through Thursday, and before 6PM on Friday and Saturday as long as the total number of hours per week is greater than or equal to 15. Any time children need to attend the center outside of scheduled hours can be accommodated with drop-in care.
Sample schedule:
– Mondays: 8am – 11am
– Thursdays: 1pm – 6pm
– Fridays: 8am – 4pm
*Scheduled Hours Per Week = 15 hours
- Children enrolled in a custom program are guaranteed a spot at their designated center on scheduled days until 1 hour after scheduled start time.
- Families arriving more than 1 hour past the program start time on a scheduled day may be asked to wait for a spot to open up if the center is operating at capacity.
Enrollment Costs
Tuition for Custom Schedules is calculated each month based on the number of scheduled days for that month and the number of scheduled hours for each of those days. Tuition is not charged for days that the center is closed. The rate for scheduled hours is shown on our rates page.
The “Member” drop-in rate will apply for any time a student attends the center outside of scheduled hours. There is no enrollment fee for non-preschool custom schedules.
Late pick-up fees only apply if picking up after the center’s regular closing time.
- Program families are required to keep a current Tuition Express form on file. This form authorizes an automatic withdrawal of monthly tuition expenses from either a checking account or a credit card.
- Tuition is billed on the 3rd Monday of every month for the next month’s tuition. Charges for Drop-In care will be billed separately to the card or account on file.
Create A Schedule
All families must be registered with Kid Spa Austin prior to starting a custom program. This includes completing registration paperwork and paying the Kid Spa Austin registration fee.
Requests for enrollment in a custom schedule are subject to availability and must be confirmed by Kid Spa Austin before going into effect. After submitting the online Custom Schedule Form, families must come to the center to sign their forms and pay the first month’s tuition.
- Use the Preschool Enrollment Form to sign up for a custom schedule in Early Preschool or Pre-Kindergarten class.
- Payment of the first month’s tuition is required to lock enrollment.
Program Changes
Program changes may be requested online, but are subject to availability and must be confirmed by Kid Spa Austin before going into effect.
A fee will apply for schedule changes or cancellations to a month that has already been billed. Mid-month schedule cancellations are not allowed.
- Change Schedule Fee – Applies to schedule changes for a month that has already been billed.
- Late Cancellation Fee – Applies when a schedule is cancelled for a month that has already been billed, but has not yet begun.