Submitting

CONSENT & DECLARATION

We /I , being the lawful parent/guardian of (BC / Passport No. ) hereby:

1. Give my consent to the to seek medical or hospital attention for my child in the event of an emergency when both parents cannot be reached by the given contact numbers. I shall be responsible for all expenses incurred; including transportation, medical fees and administration charges.
2. Consent to allow my child to participate in sports, outings, outdoor play and etc. during the period my child attends the centre. I understand that every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of my child during such outings and I will not hold the centre or its staff liable in the event of any mishap.
3. Undertake the full responsibility to inform the centre of any changes in my particulars such as contact number, address, and those of my child. I agree to immediately inform the centre of the following:
   • Changes in household income.
   • Changes in parents/ legal guardian's employment.
   • Changes in working status, marital status, citizenship.
   • Updated medical report of my child or any illness that my child might suffer from subsequently upon completion of this application.
   • Changes in my particulars or authorised caregiver(s) in relation to this application.
4. Understand that the centre will be closed on Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays and another 6 days designated per year as approved by ECDA. The 6 days designated closure dates will be advised to parents via the 'My Child Profile' App at the beginning of each calendar year.
5. Understand that operating Hours are typically:
   • FULL DAY CARE: Monday ~ Friday (7.00am to 7.00pm)
   • HALF-DAY CARE: Monday ~ Friday (7.00am to 1.00pm) OR (1.00pm to 7.00pm)
6. Understand that I will send my child to school by 9:00am as the lessons will begin at 9.00 am every day.
7. WITHDRAWAL:
   • Agree to give one month’s written notice in the event when I want to withdraw my child from the centre. The written notice will be submitted to the centre’s supervisor no later than 1st day of the month, and withdrawal will be effective only on the last day of that particular month. *For year-end withdrawal (applicable for the month of November & December only), two full calendar months’ notice of withdrawal must be given to the centre in written notice. Example: If child’s last day to be on end November, withdrawal notice must be given on 1st October. Example: If child’s last day to be on end December, withdrawal notice must be given on 1st November.
   • I understand that there is no temporary withdrawal for children.
   • I understand that I may need to withdraw my child from the centre if there is no vacancy in playgroup class when he/she turns 18 months of age. (For Infant Care Only).
   • I understand that in the event if prior withdrawal of written notice is not given, the deposit will be forfeited.
   • ALL Withdrawals take place on the last day of the month. Withdrawal or early termination on any other dates are not accepted and fees will not be pro-rated. Notice must be given by the 1st of the month prior to effective withdrawal date.
8. REJECT ENROLMENT or REFUSE SERVICE: The Centre at its absolute discretion has the right not to proceed with any application without providing any reason whatsoever and no customer shall have the right to make any claim against the centre for choosing not to proceed or reject any application. Greenland Childcare reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time for any reason to preserve the integrity and stability of our programme and to withdraw with one month’s notice, if the administration or staff deems it necessary for any reason.
9. PAYMENT:
   • Agree to pay the monthly school fees in full in the event when my child is away on vacations/Government gazetted school holidays/medical leave for any length of period.
   • Agree that if my child/children withdraw/s the registration with more than 1 mth notice before the enrolment date, the centre reserves the right to forfeit 50% of the paid deposit. However, if less than 1 mth notice was given to the centre, the entire 100% deposit will be forfeited.
   • FULL Deposit Refund: Full payment made for all fees prior to withdrawal. Failing which, the deposit paid will be forfeited. Refunds are processed within two weeks after official last day of the withdrawal month.
   • I understand that the registration fee, insurance, first month's fee and deposit must be settled upon registration. the registration fee and insurance fees are non-transferable and non-refundable. Insurance fees must be paid upon enrolment and at the beginning of every calendar year.
   • I understand that the subsequent monthly payment of fees MUST be made via GIRO and I will ensure that there are sufficient funds for GIRO deduction. School fees are payable in advance and due on 25th of the preceding month and no later than the 5th day of each calendar month. the centre only accept NETS, Cash or PAYNOW: UEN [201601976G] for registration.
   • Late/Unsuccessful Payment: A recurring charge of $20.00 on 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th for late payment or each unsuccessful GIRO deduction.
   • Outstanding Fees: For fees are in arrears for more than two (2) calendar months and without any arrangements made with the centre, the deposit will be used to offset the outstanding fee. Parents will have to reinstate this deposit immediately if they wish to carry on with their child’s enrolment or the Centre reserves the right to remove the child’s name from its enrolment.
10. Fee Adjustments: School fees are subjected to adjustments once a year, a notice before 1 Sep will be given the preceding year for changes in school fees. Changes in school fees do not affect the requirements of this agreement.
11. INFECTIOUS DISEASES:
    • I understand that common infectious childhood diseases, including but not limited to hand, foot and mouth disease ( HFMD) and chickenpox , are present throughout the year in Singapore and can be easily spread amongst children in childcare centres. I agree and understand that children with infectious disease/illness are required to remain at home and will only be allowed to return to the centre once MC expires and there are no unwell symptoms. Centre reserves the right to request parents to seek for medical advise when there is doubts about child’s health condition even when MC expires.
    • I agree that our centre will not be held liable for any infectious diseases that your child contracts at the centre and we will not be obliged to refund or waive school fees for the period that your child is away from the centre due to illness or in the event that you decide to keep your child at home as a precautionary measure.
12. Media Consent: Give permission to the centre for my child to be included in any pictures , photographs, digital images or video clips, written work and voice in academic works to illustrate the activities of the centre for publicity and advertisement materials, internet posts, newsletter, facebook and exhibitions. All media including those mentioned above will remain to be the intellectual property of the centre and/or subsidiary companies.
13. Screening Exercises for Development Support Programme: I consent for my children who are in the centre to participate in the screening exercises conducted by the team of professionals under the Development Support Programme. I understand that my participation and my child's participation in the exercises may also involve us taking part in interviews/or questionnaires. I agree that the information in the collected maybe used for evaluation studies, research and presentation and will not bear my name or my child's name or other identifiers and that due care will be taken to preserve the confidentiality of information.
14. Acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Parent’s Handbook and ECDA Parent Guidebook from the centre; read and understand the rules and regulations of the centre as outlined in the Handbook and agree to abide by the terms and conditions stated therein.
15. Check In/Out: Each child must be checked in and out daily via the 'My Child Profile' App by authorised persons.
16. Authorisation on fetching child/children:
    • The centre must be notified in writing via letters/sms/whatapps by parents/guardians attaching particulars and photo of the authorised person (IC or passport) if you wish to authorize any other people other than the authorised person/s stated in the application form to fetch your child/children on your behalf on adhoc basis.
    • Centre has the right to verify the identity of the person before allowing the person to fetch the child/children from the centre (authorised personnel need to bring along their IC/passport when fetching child/children for identification).
    • Our centre reserves the right not to release child/children in the event if we are not able to identify the authorised personnel fetching the child/children. In this situation, Centre will contact parents/guardians to confirm the personnel fetching the child/children before releasing the child/children.
    • Due to safety issues, NO authorization of person who is below 15 years old to fetch your child.
17. LATE PENALTY POLICY as follows:
    • A grace period of 5 minutes is applicable for first time cases only. Parents who are late in picking up their child for the first time will be charged from the grace period of 5 minutes. This will be recorded and acknowledged by parents. The normal late surcharge will be imposed for subsequent late pick-ups.
    • The normal late pick-up charges after operational hours is $1 for every one (1) minute and have to be paid by cash when you pick up your child.
18. Mutual Trust and Co-operation: I understand that the centre is committed to building a strong parent-centre partnership, one that is based on mutual respect and trust. I am aware of the feedback channels to the centre and am confident that any concerns will be investigated thoroughly by the centre.
19. Inappropriate Behaviour: I understand that a childcare centre is safe and peaceful place that models appropriate behavior for children. Abusive behaviour, both physical, verbal or written, will not be tolerated. I agree that any abusive behaviour on the part of myself/my family members or any authorised peronnel will empower the centre the right to withdraw my child/children without prior notice from the centre.
20. Children with Developmental Needs: Children with developmental needs typically experience challenges in areas that may differ from most children. These needs include thinking, seeing, hearing, speaking and mobility. more often than not, a child with developmental needs may experience learning difficulties in a combination of areas. Special materials, teaching techniques, equipment and/or facilities may be required to meet the specific needs of these children. Teachers also need to be trained in special education in order support the learning of these children. Our teachers are not trained in special needs education. If the child has been diagnosed as having additional developmental needs, enrolment in our centres will be subject to the following terms:
    • Degree and extent of developmental needs are mild and child does not require special help or individual adult-to-child attention to participate in the day-to-day activities of the centre, or have any behaviour that may pose a challenge to the safety and well-being of self and others.
    • A letter of recommendation is required from the hospital or EIPIC centre stating the child is recommended for integration in a typical school setting.
    • Child continues to receive necessary support services and therapy, e.g. physiotherapy or speech therapy from external agencies providing such support.
    • Enrolment will be on trial period of three months, subject to periodic reviews by the centre.

When the child who has been enrolled is observed to consistently demonstrate behaviours that are not within the norm of a mainstream child, the Centre Principal will advise his/her parents to seek professional assessment. A referral letter to polyclinic will be provided by the Principal for this purpose. Parent's co-operation in seeking professional assessment within agreed period is essential. Parents are also required to inform the centre about the details of their visit and the results of assessment.

Enrolment status is subjected to review with a consultation between the principal and the parents to determine if the child, identified with additional developmental needs, is placed in a learning environment that is most appropriate for their level of ability. If the child is found to have additional developmental needs and requires special help and attention which the centre cannot provide, then parents will have to withdraw the child for enrolment in a special needs school or programme that caters specifically to the need of the child. Parents will be referred to their district's Family Service Centre (FSC) for this purpose and parent's co-operation with the FSC counselor is appreciated.

If the child's developmental needs are manageable by our staff and that child can benefit from the centre's programme without special help or individual adult-to-child attention, then the child may continue to be enrolled in the centre. The child's enrolment will be subjected to three-monthly review with the child continuing to receive the required special support services and therapy, e.g. occupational therapy, or speech therapy from external agencies providing such support. When the centre has made effort and drawn resources to meet the needs of the child but parents do not agree or are not willing to respond to such effort, our centre reserves the right to recommend that another education placement be sought and to withdraw the enrolment of the child at its centre.

has acknowledged your request for electronic signature and electronic submission of the ECDA Form(s) instead of the current approach of wet-ink signature/hardcopy submission.

You are required to provide us with the details of the signatories for our verification in respect of the information contained in the electronic record via email correspondences. The school will use the details to contact the persons to confirm the authority and identity of the persons.

The Centre may act at its discretion to reject all applications if we find that signature not unique to the person and/or we are not able to identify the applicant and/or family members.

Your application is considered complete when we have confirmed the authenticity and intention of the applicants and family members. You will receive an acknowledgement email from the Principal on the acceptance of the application form.