Tuition is based on your child’s age.  Tuition is billed monthly in advance. The rates that follow are per month. For example a 2 year old child attending 2 days per week with a pickup time of 12:30 would be charged $450 per month. Halsey Schools is Open M-F 6:30-6:30 all year long. There is no additional charge to arrive as early as 6:30 a.m.

Preschool Tuition Ages 2-6 years old

(Low ratios at 10-12 children per teacher)

Toddler Center Tuition Ages 16-20 months – 2.2 years old

(Low ratios at 4-6 children per teacher)

Infant Center Tuition Ages 6 weeks to 16-20 months old

(Low ratios at 3-4 children per teacher) Arrive and pickup anytime between 6:30-6:30 at these rates.

Registration Fees and Other Charges

Registration Fee: $ 199 due only one time

Family Discount: Free Registration

Late Pickup: $10 per 15 minutes. $1/min after 6:30 – please see posted rates in classroom.

Emergency Lunch: $5

September Materials & Supplies Fee: $199 billed in September per Family. (Waived first time if child started in Aug or Sept.) Between January and March re-registration for the following school year begins with a non-refundable deposit of $199 required and applied toward this September fee.

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Excellent Care & Education

Excellent Care and Education for the hours and days you selected.
Fully qualified-credentialed loving & caring teachers.
All on campus visitors and activities.
Open door policy; come in and visit us anytime.
Daily snacks are provided for infants that are eating solid food and older.

Optional Additional Cost Items

Lunches are available for children ages 18 month at an additional cost.
Field trips are available for children ages 3 to 6 years old at an additional cost.

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Tuition is paid monthly in advance on the 20th of each month with electronic checks or with a credit card on file. You never have to worry about forgetting to pay or paying late. And we can focus our attention on the program and our children. 

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Yes you can. If you pay 6 or 12 months in advance by check or cash you can receive a discount of:

Monthly billing is billed automatically through a checking account or credit card on file. 

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All statements and account information are available electronically anytime anywhere at Tuition Express. You will need your unique Tuition Express ID number from the office. Then you register (once) to establish a user name and password that you will use each time you log in to  Your Account Login.

Go to Your Account Login (You’ll find it in the Tuition & FAQS submenu)  and click on My Account at the top of the screen.

Click on the Register link to set up your account.
Enter your Tuition Express ID number (provided by Halsey Schools).
Enter the Last 4 digits of your bank or credit card account number used for automatic payment.
Select a Username and Password. You’ll use this information each time you log in to TuitionExpress.com. 

Follow the on screen instructions to complete the process.

If you forget your username or password you can always re-register.

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• Soccer Shots Soccer Shots youth soccer development (only $64 a monthly session)  offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Preschool children ages 2-6 will enjoy the innovative curriculum emphasizing both soccer skills and character development. Our goal is simple: to leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve. Join ...
• Little Ninjas Karate Little Ninjas Karate (only $59/month) meets at Halsey Schools preschool for children ages 3-6 years old. Classes are filled with exciting, hi-energy drills that are carefully designed to develop important life skills. Classes start simple and gradually become more challenging based on each child’s individual pace and readiness for new material. All lessons are based ...
• Keyboard Lessons Mr. Jerry’s Keyboard Lessons (only $11 per lesson) are available to children ages 3.5 to 6 years old and take place at our Preschool. Your child  will learn to read music, play familiar songs on the keyboard and enjoy singing and movement with other children in a small group setting. The class meets every Friday, 12:30 ...
• Star Dreams Dance STARDREAMS School of Dance (only $50/month) will teach your child the fun of dance and movement at Halsey Schools Preschool. Children ages 3-6 learn body awareness, control, timing, coordination and the language of movement through a variety of dance, music, mime, and gymnastic activities. Through self expression, control, timing, coordination and concentration your child will become ...

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Enrollment applications are accepted year round. Packets can be completed in our main office when you visit. Or completed online under the Visit & Enroll tab with Acrobat and printed at home. | Spaces open up year round as children are promoted from one classroom or program to the next.

The earlier you apply the better. Children on our waiting list always have priority. | Spaces can also be reserved ahead of time by paying the registration fee and the first month of tuition in advance. For example, if you are interested in starting three months from now, we can reserve the space, if it will be available, today.

Call 818-992-1942 to find out what openings/start dates we currently have available.

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You are welcome to visit the classrooms at any time.  Come eat lunch with us.  Drop by and tell us a story or show us something special.  Or just take a break, have a seat, and enjoy the children. Every month you are always invited to attend our optional field trip for 2-6 year olds and enjoy one of our Annual Events:

08/13 School Starts
09/07 Grandparent Cookie Party
10/11-12 Discovery Days
10/31 Halloween Party
11/15 Thanksgiving Feast
11/26 Assessments Sent home
12/03-07 Parent Conferences 	
12/14 Holiday Social 
01/18 Pizza Party
02/14 Valentines Day Party
03/01 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party
03/29 Spring Parade & Party
04/01 Assessments Sent Home
04/08-12 Parent Conferences
4/18-19 Discovery Days
05/06-10 Mommy's Craft Week
05/06-10 Teacher Appreciation Week
05/10 Mommy's Brunch
05/30/2013 Preschool Graduation
05/31 Last day of school
06/03 CAMP HALSEY!
06/10-14 Daddy's Project Week
06/14 Daddy's Donut Party
07/03 Parade & Party

2013-2014
08/26 School Starts 
09/06 Grandparent Cookie Party 
10/10-11 Discovery Days 
10/31 Halloween Party 
11/21 Thanksgiving Feast 
11/25 Assessments Sent home 
12/02-06 Parent Conferences 
12/13 Holiday Social 
01/17 Pizza Party 
02/14 Valentines Day Party 
03/03 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party 
03/31 Assessments Sent Home 
04/07-11 Parent Conferences 
04/10-11 Discovery Days 
04/18 Spring Parade & Party 
05/05-09 Mommy's Craft Week 
05/09 Mommy's Brunch 
05/12-16 Teacher Appreciation Week
05/29 Preschool Graduation 
05/30 Last day of school 
06/02 CAMP HALSEY! 
06/9-13 Daddy's Project Week 
06/13 Daddy's Donut Party 
07/03 Independence Parade & Party

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Each Classroom has thier own Google Calendar Schedule posted under the Happy Times Tab. In addition, you’ll find curriculum information, newsletters, lunch & snack menus etc. Please check it out. 

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Halsey Schools is open M-F 6:30-6:30 year-round & only closed about 9 times a year on national Holidays.

2012-2013
09/03 Labor Day
11/12 Veteran’s Day Observed	
11/22-23 Thanksgiving
12/24,25,26 Christmas 
12/31,01/01,02 New Year’s 
01/21 Martin Luther King Jr.
02/18 Presidents’ Day
05/27 Memorial Day
07/04 Independence Day

2013-2014
09/02 Labor Day 
11/11 Veteran’s Day 
11/28-29 Thanksgiving 
12/24,25,26 Christmas 
12/31,01/01,02 New Year’s 
01/20 Martin Luther King Jr. 
02/17 Presidents’ Day 
05/26 Memorial Day 
07/04 Independence Day

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Our low ratios provide consistent personal interaction and group socialization. There are no more than 3-4 children per teacher in the Infant Center, 6-8 in the Toddler Center and 10-12 in the Preschool.

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All teachers hold their Early Childhood Development Credential and are certified in CPR and First Aid. Every classroom uses co-teaching instead of teachers and aids.  We do not have less qualified aids or assistants. Everyone is a fully qualified teacher.  Learn more about our teachers at the Happy Teachers Tab above. 

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All of us at Halsey Schools do our best to keep you informed.  This website is just one of the ways we strive to keep you up to date. You can also follow us on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. And look for signs and postings in each classroom. Every month you’ll find a new newsletter here which you can also subscribe to.  You can also speak to any of the teachers at anytime, set up conferences, call us, email us. The options seem endless.

• Daily Written Reports
• Ask a Teacher
• Regular Assessments & Conferences
• Discovery Weeks & Report Cards
• Call, email, IM us, Drop in anytime
• Facebook, Twitter, Google+

Reminders and Emergency Notifications: Email us at Halsey@remind101.com or text @halsey to 512-861-8842 to join our reminder & emergency texting and emailing plan.

Emergency Notifications Only: Email us at Emergency@remind101.com or text @emergency to 512-861-8842 to join our emergency only texting and emailing plan. You should have an out of state friend or relative subscribe to this. This way if we are able to get messages out but you are not able to receive you’ll have someone out of state you may be able to get a hold of.  Learn about our Emergency Plan here.

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Every child has his/her own cubbie and infants & toddler have their own refrigerator space. Please bring:

• Change of clothes & shoes
• Small sheet & blanket in small bag
• No pillows please
• Sack lunch/sign-up for hot lunch
• Back pack and/or carrying bag
• Please do not send car seats
• Summer add towel, water shoes, hat,
sunglasses sun block & swim suit/diaper
(Additions-Infants & Toddlers)
• Diapers & wipes, 2+ changes of clothes
• Sippy cups, bottles, food etc

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We recommend the children be dressed in comfortable, washable clothing and Velcro
strapped shoes that adapt well to food spills, paint, sand, water play and more. Your
child’s clothes will get ‘dirty.’ Extra labeled clothes are a must. Please do not send
children to school in:

• Flip Flops (sandals o.k. if strapped.)
• One Piece Outfits (infants o.k.)
• Formal Outfits, Pajamas, Costumes
• High heel shoes, Dress up outfits
• Stirrup Pants, Bathing suits
• Jewelry (It may be lost)
• No overalls during potty training
• No overnight diapers

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Sign in/out stations are provided in each building and every child must be signed in/out everyday. Only people on the pickup authorization form you complete are allowed to pickup your child.  If you will be sending someone else to pickup your child, we will need a note from you and the person picking up will be asked for i.d.

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YES! Please write us a note or give us a call. Preschool children should be at school by 9:00.

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At Halsey Schools we use a positive and proactive approach to discipline. Read our detailed plan here.

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At Halsey Schools we follow a strict illness policy to help keep your child from getting ill too often. Read about the details here.

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Yes, with a doctor’s note or prescription. Please complete the medication form weekly. If a child has a fever, we cannot administer medication and he/she cannot come to school. He/She needs your special love and attention. Please bring the medication in to the school yourself and hand directly to an adult. Never give it to the child or leave it in his/her bag etc.

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Staff

All teachers are CPR & First Aid Certified and have been trained in emergency and disaster preparedness as well as illness and disease prevention and control.  We provide a wide range of in-service training seminars, at least monthly, to keep certifications and training up to date and accurate. 

We hold emergency drills regularly and post the dates on our calendars. Teachers are trained to remain calm and in control of the children and to follow specific documented procedures for safe exit and/or evacuation if needed. All teachers have been show the location of and use of: fire extinguishers, gas, water and electrical shut off, smoke, carbon monoxide and  fire alarms,  and other emergency equipment. This plan document is posted by every telephone, Halsey Schools Emergency Plan & Numbers 

Buildings

In addition to our own inspection and maintenance, our buildings are regularly inspected by the Fire Department, the Health Department and the Department of Social Services for structural safety and to ensure our safety procedures are in place and that all safety devices like fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, etc. are properly maintained.

Supplies

We stock extra water & food for children on solid foods. Infants need 2 wks of parent provided formula & baby food on hand at all times.

Evacuation

If needed we will evacuate to one of our other facilities or Saint Luke’s Church. If further evacuation is needed we would go to the nearest evacuation center as instructed by authorities. (Could be a hotel, mall, etc.)

Contact

Reminders and Emergency Notifications

Email us at Halsey@remind101.com or text @halsey to 512-861-8842 to join our reminder & emergency texting and emailing plan.  

Emergency Only

Email us at Emergency@remind101.com or text @emergency to 512-861-8842 to join our emergency only texting and emailing plan. You should have an out of state friend or relative subscribe to this. This way if we are able to get messages out but you are not able to receive you’ll have someone out of state you may be able to get a hold of. 

Phone Calls

We will call your contact numbers if we can’t get in touch through instant texting and emailing. 

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If you need to keep your child here later (not after 6:30) on an emergency basis, please give us a call or a note. The charge will only be $5 an hour. After 6:30 late fees start at $1 per minute, payable to the closing teacher. Regular late fees after 12:30 and 3:00 are $10 per 15 minutes. You may want to change your child’s schedule if you find you can not make your pickup time.

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Of course! You are always welcome to attend field trips or visit the school at anytime. Field Trips are open to children 3 years old and potty trained. Halsey T-Shirt & permission slip required.

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Yes! Out grown toys & clothes get an exciting new life in our classrooms. Please take a look at our parent requested wish lists posted in the classrooms. The children love ordinary household items you might toss out; suits, ties, dresses, handbags, spoons… We can always use: empty paper towel roles, empty toilet paper rolls, ‘G’ rated magazines…

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Summer Camp in Woodland Hills for Infants, Toddlers & Preschoolers

The learning fun doesn’t end at Halsey Schools; The summer is when it really takes off! We will have tons of fun summer activities like water play, field trips (3 years+), bouncer parties, picnics, snow cone party, pony rides, dress up days and continued hands-on learning. Don’t let your children’s progress stop now, make sure they continue to grow cognitively and physically at Camp Halsey.

Currently enrolled families automatically continue for the summer. New families can start at anytime as long as space is available. Hours remain the same Monday through Friday 6:30-6:30. Summer is always a blast at Camp Halsey for children ages six weeks to six years old.  Click here for the Summer Field Trip Permission Slip. Have any summer vacation plans? Let us know here. Click here for the new campers enrollment packet.

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We currently have one location in Woodland Hills, CA 91364 near Warner Center.

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Halsey Schools started in 1978 and is family owned and operated. Learn more under the Halsey Schools Tab – About us. 

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- Your child, if you would like
- A mental or prepared list of questions you have

Ready to enroll?

- Enrollment Forms
- Credit card or check for registration fee and first month of tuition

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Visits are usually scheduled M-F 9:00-11:00. You should expect to spend about 1/2 hour visiting. You are always welcome to stay longer. Your child is welcome to visit too. Please schedule your visit online here or give us a call 818-992-1942.

Currently enrolled families are welcome to drop in anytime.

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Absolutely! Your child is welcome to visit too. It’s up to you.

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Visits usually last about 1/2 hour. You are welcome to stay longer if you like. We can also speed up the visit for you. It’s up to you. 

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