A two week written notice is necessary for withdrawal from the center so that we may notify families on our waiting list. Thank you.

Shining Stars Academy welcomes families of any race, color, sex, religion, nationality, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, and age. We do not discriminate in any way within the administration of our educational policies, enrollment policies, financial plan or any other school-administered program.

When someone shows interest in our facility, we encourage them to visit our web site for more detailed information. Parents may then schedule a tour. Children are always welcome. The parent (s) are asked to complete a visitor form to help us keep track of your specific needs. Visitors are given a handbook, classroom orientation and a registration packet when they tour.

In order to fill an opening or secure a slot you must complete the registration forms including the contract, pay one week tuition plus a registration fee. Registration fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. Once payment is made, placement for your child is reserved. Parents or Guardians who take an active roll in the child's up bringing are required to participate in a verbal orientation with the director before your child's first day of school. This includes meeting the staff of Shining Stars Academy and visiting the child's classroom.

Parents are required to complete new registration forms and turn them in along with a $90.00 registration fee (non refundable). A newly updated parent handbook will be provided for parents at that time.

The following documents are required by the state of North Carolina and need to be completed prior to placement:

• Registration forms signed by parent or guardian.
• Each child should have a physical exam within one month after admission. A copy of the exam, dated not more than one year prior to start date, must be on file in the school office. An annual physical examination is required thereafter until the age of five. All children must have the entire required enrollment forms turned in to our office prior to acceptance into our program. Forms and information must be kept up-to-date to continue in the program.
• We must have updated and complete records of all required immunizations on file.
• Client using the DSHS subsidy program must provide us with a current Award Letter and voucher form.
• It is very important that we have up-to-date emergency information and phone numbers where we may reach you in an emergency. (Please advise the office of any changes as soon as possible.)
• It is vital that you inform us of the individual (s) authorized to pick up your child. You must provide the name of several local contacts, which can pick up and care for your child in case of emergency, lateness or illness. This is for your child's protection. We cannot release your child to anyone who is not listed on your form unless prior arrangements have been made. Our caregivers and staff will ask for identification when the identity of the adult is not known.
• Written consent for child to receive medical treatment.
• Signed policies and procedures agreement.
• A signed fee and payment plan (Parent/Provider Contract) with a copy to parent.
• A signed consent for a child to go on any trip off the premises.
• A signed agreement for the childcare provider to provide transportation.

Once all the forms in the enrollment package are completed and returned in person or through the mail to Shining Stars Academy the admissible children are able to begin their attendance to the Academy.

Shining Stars Academy Inc. is a Childcare Development Center offering a full time and part time transitional kindergarten and before & after school extended care program for children age 6 weeks through 10 years of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students in the program. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies or admission policies.