The Center opens at 7:20 a.m. It is necessary for administrative purposes for the director to keep accurate daily records of each child's arrival and departure times. Parents will sign a sheet each day as they bring in and pick up their children. Please write down any changes in your daily schedule that will affect our ability to contact you if necessary. Special information concerning each child's general mood, health status and special activities can be written in the space titled "parents comments."

The Center has a maximum capacity of 24 children at any given time, as established by room size. Correct scheduling is imperative in order to remain in compliance with state licensing laws. Additional or altered hours beyond the established enrollment will seldom be granted because the schedule will not allow it and arrangements must be approved at least one day in advance.

The Center closes at 5:00 p.m. Children are to be picked up at the agreed time. Parents should make the staff aware that the child is leaving. Please call us if you are unable to avoid being late. The children and teachers are usually outside after 4 p.m. so it will be difficult to reach us by phone. No child will be released to anyone other than the parent, guardian or authorized agent. The staff should be notified by the parent/guardian in person (phone calls are sometimes unavoidable in emergency situations) if an authorized agent will be picking up the child. Please tell us approximately what time you will be sending someone in to pick up your child. We would appreciate the opportunity to meet the authorized agent, prior to sending him/her in to pick up your child. We will ask to see photo identification if we have not been introduced to the authorized agent prior to coming to the Center for the first time. Although this may cause an inconvenience for someone, it ultimately is for the safety and legal welfare of the child. A $2 fee will be charged to parents picking up their children after 5:10 p.m. with an additional $1 for each 5 minutes after 5:10 p.m.

Each child must be brought in-hand to the Center. The child must not be let out in the parking area, through the play area or from any other part of the building on campus. Please assist the child in putting belongings and coats/jackets in the personal cubby. We request that the children do not leave the room without the supervision of a parent. We assume that each child is under a parent's supervision when the parent enters the Center.

If a child is unable to attend during his or her scheduled time or arrival will be delayed, notice should be given in advance. The Center's phone number is 628-4101 and the director's home phone number is 628-6380.

An attendance day is defined as a full day or portion thereof that the University is open for classes, with the exception of those days that are canceled by the President of Fort Hays State University or a state official.

Fees and Billing

There are two payment options available at the Center. The director will determine the number of days that classes are in session per semester. The days will then be divided into 4 equal payments due at the first of each month. Parents will be billed according to the number of days their children are scheduled to attend Tiger Tots. There are half-day or full-day schedules available for students. Faculty/staff will pay a daily rate regardless of hours attended. Parents who wish to pay for the entire semester will receive a 5% discount.

A yearly enrollment fee will be charged upon enrollment into the Center.

Parents will be billed for all days that their children are scheduled to attend. Sick day and vacation days will not be refunded or deducted from the bill.

Parents who wish to terminate enrollment will be required to pay for two weeks of childcare from the date of notification of when the child will be leaving the center.

Monthly billing statements will be provided at the end of each month. Cash or checks are accepted. Checks should be made out to Tiger Tots. Payments need to be made at the Student Service Center located in the Memorial Union. All payments made after the 5th of each month will automatically have a $5 late fee added to next month's bill. Failure to pay for childcare will unfortunately result in the termination of enrollment.