Enrolment and Financial Information
ENROLMENT AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
The non-refundable deposit is $400 for one child or $600 per family. The deposit holds a student’s place in a program or class. This deposit is applied to the tuition fees. Current families must submit the non-refundable deposit upon registration WITH completed enrolment forms.
TUITION AND PROGRAM PAYMENT POLICIES
As an independent school and not-for-profit, charitable organization, Mulberry relies solely on tuition revenues and donations to meet all operating and capital expenses. Tuition revenues fund 90% of our operating and capital costs, which include very modest salaries for our dedicated and experienced staff, mortgage and maintenance payments for our building, and tuition assistance for those who apply and qualify each year.
Our school strives to keep tuition fees affordable. Prior to the beginning of a fiscal year, we commit to contracts with teachers, staff and purchasing programming materials.
Upon registration, we require that families commit to paying the balance of their tuition either in full by July 1st OR in monthly installments from July 1st through April 1st. If enrolment is after July 1st, the monthly payments will be adjusted to reflect our July 1st through April 1st standard payment schedule.
All changes to registered programming after September 18, 2021 will incur an Administration Fee of $25.00.
For information on withdrawals, please see Withdrawal and Refund Policy section on following page.
Administration Fees
A $25.00 fee will be levied for all NSF cheques.
Any changes to programming after September 18, 2021 will incur an Administration Fee of $25.00.
We strive to meet requests for letters, forms or record completion within 5 to 7 business days unless otherwise notified. Each request will incur a minimum Administration Fee of $25.00.
Sibling Discount
Mulberry Waldorf School offers a 20% sibling discount on tuition for a second child and a 50% sibling tuition discount for the third child and each subsequent child for Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Exception: The Morning Garden Preschool program offers an exceptional child to teacher ratio and we offer a maximum overall discount of 20%.
Please note that the sibling discount applies only to core programming. It does not apply to Extended Care programs (Before Care, After Care, Friday Kindergarten programming, and Morning Garden Preschool afternoon programming).
* Please note that the above sibling discounts are available only until May 15th in order for our school to establish a budget for the 2021-2022 school year. Enrolment applications received after this date requiring sibling discounts will be reduced to 10% for the second child and 25% for the third and each subsequent child.
Tuition Adjustment
Mulberry Waldorf School offers tuition adjustment to families based on demonstrated financial need and family income, as well as the number of families applying for adjustment. To apply, please submit the following upon registration
The school will notify parents of tuition adjustment as soon as possible. After receiving notification, parents have a one-week period of time to arrange for the balance of payment.
Please note that tuition adjustment applies only to core programming. It does not apply to Extended Care programs (Before Care, After Care, Friday Kindergarten programming, and Morning Garden Preschool afternoon programming).
* Our school strives to establish a budget by May 15th for the 2021-2022 school year. Enrolment applications received after May 15th requesting tuition adjustment will be considered only if funds are available to a maximum of 10%.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD POLICY
For children new to a program, the first 4 weeks of attendance for the Grade School and the first 6 weeks of attendance for the Early Childhood are a probationary period. This can be extended, in writing, at the discretion of the Faculty. During the probationary period the family will have the opportunity to become familiar with the school, and the Faculty will be able to observe the student’s needs and abilities. If a student’s needs cannot be met by our program and our staff, we will meet with the parents to share observations and discuss options. The school reserves the right to discharge a student if we are unable to meet the student’s needs.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
Morning Garden Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 8:
If a parent withdraws a student after July 1, 2021 and before March 1, 2022, 1 full month’s written notice and payment is required.
For withdrawals from all core programming, Morning Garden Preschool afternoons, and Friday Kindergarten programming, amounts owing (if any) will be calculated based on our July 1st through April 1st standard schedule less the non-refundable deposit. A $25 Administration Fee will be applied.
If a parent withdraws a student from extended care programming that has been calculated at a prepaid rate, 1 month’s written notice is required and the amount owing (if any) will be calculated to include a minimum of 5 months payment.
After March 1, 2022, no refund will be given.
If Mulberry Waldorf School asks a child to withdraw after the start of school, any future dated tuition cheques will be returned.
Parent and Child programs:
If a parent withdraws after the start of the session, fees for the number of weeks attended are due and payable.
NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT
The non-refundable deposit is $400 for one child or $600 per family. The deposit holds a student’s place in a program or class. This deposit is applied to the tuition fees. Current families must submit the non-refundable deposit upon registration WITH completed enrolment forms.
TUITION AND PROGRAM PAYMENT POLICIES
As an independent school and not-for-profit, charitable organization, Mulberry relies solely on tuition revenues and donations to meet all operating and capital expenses. Tuition revenues fund 90% of our operating and capital costs, which include very modest salaries for our dedicated and experienced staff, mortgage and maintenance payments for our building, and tuition assistance for those who apply and qualify each year.
Our school strives to keep tuition fees affordable. Prior to the beginning of a fiscal year, we commit to contracts with teachers, staff and purchasing programming materials.
Upon registration, we require that families commit to paying the balance of their tuition either in full by July 1st OR in monthly installments from July 1st through April 1st. If enrolment is after July 1st, the monthly payments will be adjusted to reflect our July 1st through April 1st standard payment schedule.
All changes to registered programming after September 18, 2021 will incur an Administration Fee of $25.00.
For information on withdrawals, please see Withdrawal and Refund Policy section on following page.
Administration Fees
A $25.00 fee will be levied for all NSF cheques.
Any changes to programming after September 18, 2021 will incur an Administration Fee of $25.00.
We strive to meet requests for letters, forms or record completion within 5 to 7 business days unless otherwise notified. Each request will incur a minimum Administration Fee of $25.00.
Sibling Discount
Mulberry Waldorf School offers a 20% sibling discount on tuition for a second child and a 50% sibling tuition discount for the third child and each subsequent child for Kindergarten through Grade 8.
Exception: The Morning Garden Preschool program offers an exceptional child to teacher ratio and we offer a maximum overall discount of 20%.
Please note that the sibling discount applies only to core programming. It does not apply to Extended Care programs (Before Care, After Care, Friday Kindergarten programming, and Morning Garden Preschool afternoon programming).
* Please note that the above sibling discounts are available only until May 15th in order for our school to establish a budget for the 2021-2022 school year. Enrolment applications received after this date requiring sibling discounts will be reduced to 10% for the second child and 25% for the third and each subsequent child.
Tuition Adjustment
Mulberry Waldorf School offers tuition adjustment to families based on demonstrated financial need and family income, as well as the number of families applying for adjustment. To apply, please submit the following upon registration
- Completed Enrolment Application (enrolment forms and non-refundable deposit)
- Completed Tuition Adjustment Form (instead of post-dated cheques)
- All parents’ Notice of Assessments from the previous tax year
The school will notify parents of tuition adjustment as soon as possible. After receiving notification, parents have a one-week period of time to arrange for the balance of payment.
Please note that tuition adjustment applies only to core programming. It does not apply to Extended Care programs (Before Care, After Care, Friday Kindergarten programming, and Morning Garden Preschool afternoon programming).
* Our school strives to establish a budget by May 15th for the 2021-2022 school year. Enrolment applications received after May 15th requesting tuition adjustment will be considered only if funds are available to a maximum of 10%.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD POLICY
For children new to a program, the first 4 weeks of attendance for the Grade School and the first 6 weeks of attendance for the Early Childhood are a probationary period. This can be extended, in writing, at the discretion of the Faculty. During the probationary period the family will have the opportunity to become familiar with the school, and the Faculty will be able to observe the student’s needs and abilities. If a student’s needs cannot be met by our program and our staff, we will meet with the parents to share observations and discuss options. The school reserves the right to discharge a student if we are unable to meet the student’s needs.
WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICY
Morning Garden Preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 through 8:
If a parent withdraws a student after July 1, 2021 and before March 1, 2022, 1 full month’s written notice and payment is required.
For withdrawals from all core programming, Morning Garden Preschool afternoons, and Friday Kindergarten programming, amounts owing (if any) will be calculated based on our July 1st through April 1st standard schedule less the non-refundable deposit. A $25 Administration Fee will be applied.
If a parent withdraws a student from extended care programming that has been calculated at a prepaid rate, 1 month’s written notice is required and the amount owing (if any) will be calculated to include a minimum of 5 months payment.
After March 1, 2022, no refund will be given.
If Mulberry Waldorf School asks a child to withdraw after the start of school, any future dated tuition cheques will be returned.
Parent and Child programs:
If a parent withdraws after the start of the session, fees for the number of weeks attended are due and payable.
