Policies & Procedures

Children Served

Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach Learning Academy are open to children ages 3 years old  to 14 years old without discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, religion, race, color, sex, mental or physical disabilities.

Hours of Operation

Hours of operation for Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach are Monday through Friday from 6:00am - 7:00 pm, 12 months a year.

Holidays observed by Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach are:
New Year´s Day,  Memorial Day,  Independence Day,  Labor Day,  Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.  We are closed on Christmas and New Year's.

We are licensed for specific hours of operation, early arrival and late pick-up is not allowed and late fees will be assessed.

If children are left at the Center after closing time and no word is received from the parent(s), or an emergency contact cannot be reached, authorities will be contacted.

Forms

Prior to enrollment, your child(ren) will need a completed Enrollment Packet.  Additional forms may be required based on your child' age and classroom.

Nutrition

We serve nutritions afternoon snacks on a daily basis.  
Please see the Director for information regarding special diets and allergies.

Fees

A copy of our Registration Brochure lists our Rate Schedule and additional information about the center.

Medication 

(Our complete and detailed Medication Policy is available in our Parent Handook). We highly recommend that any medications your child requires be administered at home.  If it is absolutely necessary that medications are given at the center, you must comply with the following:

·        All prescribed medication must be left at the front desk with the person in charge. A medication form must be filled completely and signed by the parent or guardian before any medication can be given.

·        Medications must be in the original container and labeled as follows: child´s name; current date; dosage; times to be given, expiration date; and any other special instructions.

·        Any non-prescription medication must have a signed, dated note from the child´s doctor stating the name of the child to receive the medication, name of the medication, amount to be given; times to be given; length of time to be given and any other special instructions.

·        Medications will only be dispensed by the person or persons designated by the Franchisee or Director of the Center.

·        We will only dispense medication accompanied by a doctor's note.  We will not dispense Tylenol or Motrin to reduce a fever, unless your child has had a febrile seizure and this is documented by your pediatrician.

Medical Emergency

If a child becomes ill, injured, or has an adverse reaction to prescribed medication while at the Center, the parent(s) or emergency contact person will be notified immediately.

If it is necessary to seek immediate medical attention for a child, the child will be transported to the designated medical facility. * The child´s vehicle and emergency medical permission forms, as well as the health information file, will accompany the child.

In the event of an occurrence of a communicable disease as outlined by the Department of Health, written notification will be posted on the classroom door within 24 hours or the next business day.

Transportation (To and From Public School)

Transportation is provided to and from: Corr, Doby, Apollo Beach, Collins, Cypress Creek, Ruskin, Thompson, Wiamuama, Reddick, Summerfield and Summerfield Crossings, KCC Balm Riverview & Mathog Rd., Sessums, Gibsonton.

Transportation Agreements are signed once for each school year.

Vehicle Emergency Forms must be completed and information kept up to date.

The Center will inform you of the time your child must be at the Center for transportation to their elementary or grade school.

If your child will not be transported by the Center to school, or will not be picked up by the Center from school at the end of the school day, you must notify the Center in advance. The Center will inform you of the time by which you must make this notification.

Transportation (Field Trips)

Field Trip Permission Forms must be signed and dated for each field trip.

Vehicle Emergency Forms must be completed and information kept up to date.

Children going on field trips must wear a Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach t-shirt.

An identification bracelet will be provided by the Center for each child.

Severe Weather, Fire or Emergency Situations

If an emergency situation develops such as severe weather, fire, physical damage to the building, or any other situation that poses a threat, the safety of the children is our first concern.

The Center is equipped with a weather band radio, a fire alarm sprinkler system and fire extinguishers. Fire and severe weather drills are conducted according to state and county regulations or every 30 days.

If there is an emergency situation and it becomes necessary to close the Center, parents will be notified to make arrangements for early pickup.

If there is inclement weather and it is determined that the Center will not open, parents will be instructed by the Center as to TV or radio stations providing closing information.

If an emergency situation develops and it is determined that the building or premises are unsafe, your child(ren) will be transported to a safe location.

Parents will be notified of the situation and you will be required to pickup your child(ren) as soon as possible.

Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco

In our effort to provide a safe, healthy environment for each child to grow and develop, we maintain a Center free of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco use.

The use or presence of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco is prohibited in the building or anywhere on the grounds by Center staff, parents, or anyone visiting the Center.

The use or presence of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco is prohibited during any outing or field trip, as well as, on any vehicle used by the Center to transport your child(ren).

Discipline


At Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach Learning Academies we use a method of ´redirection´ to guide your child(ren) toward appropriate behavior. If a child is engaged in behavior not conducive to a safe and happy learning environment, the teacher will ´redirect´ the child toward appropriate behavior.


Parents or guardians are required to abide by the Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach Discipline Policy any time they are on Center property.

Dismissal Policy

The staff will work with each child to fulfill the needs of that child, and every effort will be made to provide a positive learning experience. Special needs will be accommodated when possible.

Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach Learning Academies reserves the right to ask parents to make alternative arrangements for care if it is determined that a child´s needs cannot be met, or the child has not adjusted to group care provided by the Center. In the event behavior becomes disruptive to the program or becomes a problem that poses an unsafe situation for the child or other children in the class, alternative arrangements will be required.

If you, as a parent, are uncooperative in completing and returning forms, fail to pay your tuition on time, fail to follow any state or county regulations, or fail to follow any Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach Policy or Procedure, it may be necessary to dismiss your child(ren) from the Center.

The Parent's Role

The relationship between parents and Center staff is vital to the success of a child´s experience. A partnership must be formed the first day, with open communication and understanding that the development and growth of the child is our top priority.

Parents can assist and help ensure a smooth transition by doing the following:

Sign children in and out at the front desk and then escort them to their designated class Have all forms completed promptly update forms, as needed, when changes occur (i.e. new phone number, address, etc.) Keep staff informed of special needs or changes that might affect your child's behavior Notify the Center if your child is ill Do not bring an ill child to the Center Notify the Center if your child will be absent Notify the Center if you will be later than usual picking up your child Provide a change of clothes marked with your child´s name (Center is not responsible for lost clothing) Children should be dressed properly for the weather and play Do not allow children to bring toys Participate in the Center´s special activities Attend scheduled parent meetings and conferences Ask questions and address concerns as they arise.

Martial Arts Center of Apollo Beach Learning Academies reserves the right to change or revise any policies, procedures, or tuitions/fee schedules when deemed necessary. Written notification will be provided to parents.

Returns and Refunds Policy

Thank you for shopping at Martial Arts Center.

If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we're here to help.

Our products can be returned within 7 days of the original purchase of the product. A new product may be exchanged for another product or returned for a refund.

To be eligible for a return, please make sure that:

- The product was purchased in the last 7 days
    

- You have the receipt or proof of purchase

Products that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for return.


Send the product with the receipt or proof of purchase, to:

6142 N. U.S. Hwy 41 Apollo Beach, Fl 33572 
Shipping charges
Shipping charges incurred in connection with the return of a product are non-refundable.

You are responsible for paying the costs of shipping and for the risk of loss of or damage to the product during shipping, both to and from Martial Arts Center.


Damaged items

If you received a damaged product, please notify us immediately for assistance.

Sale items
Unfortunately, sale items cannot be refunded. Only regular price items can be refunded.



Contact us
If you have any questions about our Returns and Refunds Policy, please contact us:

- By phone number: 813 938 1111
- By email: AfterSchoolApollo@gmail.com
- By visiting this page on our website: www.afterschoolapollobeach.com