Admission Policies

It is the policy of Willow Wood to extend equal admission opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry or parental status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Enrollment of a child and his/her participation in a program offered at Willow Wood are dependent on a number of factors, but shall include the child's needs and the school's abilities to serve his/her needs. A child shall not be excluded from a program at Willow Wood based upon disabilities which may be reasonably accommodated.

Decisions about attendance at Willow Wood by a child with disabilities shall be made by the school administration, which shall consider the child's social, psychological and developmental status; current health status, including the child's degree of immune function and stamina; and the ability of the program to provide appropriate care and make reasonable accommodations. When making enrollment decisions concerning a child with disabilities, the school administration will consider input from appropriate persons, including the child's parents or legal guardians, past and potential teachers and/or caregivers, and the child's physician, social worker or health care consultant.

No one, except the child's parent or legal guardian, has the "right to know" about the child's particular condition. The people who have the "need to know" are those persons directly accountable and responsible for the care and well being of the child and who will need the knowledge in order to care appropriately for the child. Willow Wood urges the private sharing of necessary information about the child's condition with the Director so that she may evaluate the best placement for the child and attempt to provide the best possible experience for the child and family. Willow Wood will work with parents and other professionals concerned with the health, education and well being of the child to the best of its ability. Information concerning the child's condition shall be kept confidential and shall be disclosed to third parties only in accordance with this policy or any applicable laws.

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Registration

Willow Wood does not accept names for registration more than one year before entry. Registration at Willow Wood is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to returning students and siblings.

A waiting list will be maintained for filled classes. Willow Wood is unable to guarantee placement unless a child has been formally registered and the necessary fees and deposits have been paid. While we make every attempt to honor morning or afternoon preferences, we cannot guarantee your request. Willow Wood tries to maintain an even boy/girl ratio for each class. For those programs that are divided into a small section and large section, the Director assigns children to a specific class, taking input from teachers and parents into consideration. For further information concerning registration, please contact the registrar.

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Special Needs Children

In the case of a child with special needs, the best interests of the child and/or the class may require Willow Wood to provide additional classroom support. If this should occur, Willow Wood reserves the right to seek financial reimbursement for such support from the interested child's parents.

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Financial Policies &
Schedule of Fees

Willow Wood is a non-profit organization and operates on full enrollment. Therefore, all registration fees, deposits and tuition payments are non-refundable.

At the time of registration, a $100 registration fee and at least one third of the yearly tuition (depending on the date of registration relative to the first day of school) must be paid for each child who will attend Willow Wood.

The typical schedule of fees is:
• 1/3 due upon registration
• 1/3 due April 1 of the current school year
• 1/3 due August 1 prior to the start of the new school year

A $100 late fee will be added to any tuition payment that is received more than ten days past due.

If a tuition payment is more than 30 days past due, the child will be dropped from the class unless extenuating circumstances are demonstrated. In addition, a current student will not be allowed to register for the next school year unless the full tuition for the preceding session has been received.

Limited financial assistance is available for families experiencing financial difficulties. Please contact the treasurer for further information.

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