Tuition & Enrollment FAQ for Daycare in Carver, MA
This page answers the questions families ask most often about tuition and enrollment at Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center, 5 Green St, Carver, MA 02330. Current weekly rates live on our Rates page, and the full list of first-day forms is on Enrollment. When you are ready to see the classrooms, schedule a tour or call us at (508) 465-1215.
What ages do you serve?
We care for children from 8 weeks through Pre-K, in Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K classrooms grouped by age and developmental level. When your child is ready to move up, we plan a two-week transition, or longer if needed.
What are the current weekly tuition rates?
Tuition is based on how many days per week your child is scheduled to attend. These are the current weekly rates, as published on our Rates page. Tuition is subject to change.
| Program | 2 days | 3 days | 4/5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants | $240 per week | $320 per week | $405 per week |
| Toddlers | $230 per week | $310 per week | $395 per week |
| Preschool / Pre-K (full day) | $200 per week | $245 per week | $315 per week |
There is also a yearly, non-refundable registration fee of $50, or $25 for each additional child, due at enrollment, plus the first week’s tuition. If a child withdraws and later re-enrolls, a new registration fee is due.
When is tuition due, and are there late fees?
All tuition is due in advance, by the close of business on the Friday before the week of care. If tuition is not paid on time, a late fee of $5 per day accrues. If payment is two weeks past due, enrollment is suspended until the balance is paid in full.
Families pay by ACH, Procare AutoPay, or check. We do not accept credit cards. A returned check has a $25 fee; after two returned checks, payment must be made by money order. Overdue accounts may be referred to collections, and those costs are the responsibility of the parent or guardian who signed the enrollment agreement. Tuition is not reduced for holiday, weather, or emergency closings, illness, vacation, or other absences.
What is the late pickup fee?
We close at 5:00 p.m. The late pickup fee is $25 per child, plus $1 for each additional minute per child. Multiple late pickups may result in termination of enrollment. If no one has been reached within 30 minutes after closing, staff may release the child to protective services or other local authorities, as Massachusetts regulations require.
How do I enroll?
The best first step is a tour. Every family is welcome to visit, meet the director and teachers, and talk through your child’s needs before you enroll. We enroll infants through Pre-K on a space-available basis.
On or before the first day, we need a completed Enrollment Packet, updated annually. Without it, we cannot care for your child. The packet includes:
- Enrollment and developmental history forms, photo/media authorization, oral health opt in/out, payment agreement, and receipt of the handbook
- Medical information, a physical from the past year, immunization records or a written exemption, and lead screening documentation if your child is 12 months or older
- Notes on allergies, special diets, chronic conditions, limitations, and medications
- The yearly registration fee and the first week’s tuition
If your child receives services from an outside provider, please tell us so we can support that work at school. We review each child’s needs case by case and make reasonable accommodations for children who can safely take part in group care.
What are your hours?
We are open 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 5 Green St in Carver. Please do not drop off before 7:00 a.m., even if staff are already in the building. Children should arrive by 10:00 a.m. unless you have arranged a later drop-off with staff. If your child arrives after 10:00 a.m. without notice, we may ask that they not attend that day, and we may call if they have not arrived by then.
Typical closures are New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, the whole week of the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after Christmas. We also close early on some holidays, such as Halloween. Holidays are subject to change. Weather closings are announced in the Procare app.
Do you provide meals?
Families pack a morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack each day, in a lunch box with an ice pack. We can reheat food, but we do not cook meals here. Please send a labeled water bottle or cup. The center is not nut-free, but we will work with you classroom by classroom on allergies.
Can I pay with a dependent care FSA or other assistance?
Many families pay with pre-tax dollars through an employer dependent care FSA. The federal limit for 2026 is $7,500 (or $3,750 if you are married and file separately). Ask your employer whether your plan allows it.
We also accept Massachusetts Child Care Financial Assistance (EEC/CCFA vouchers). If you have a voucher or are applying, tell us on your tour or call (508) 465-1215. Families apply online through MyChildCareMA. More detail is on our page about paying for child care in Massachusetts.
How much notice do I need to withdraw?
We ask for two weeks’ written notice before the last day of attendance. Without that notice, tuition and fees are still due. No credit is given for a mid-month withdrawal.
Ready to take the next step?
We are now enrolling on a space-available basis, with limited spots for infants through Pre-K.
Schedule a tour · Call (508) 465-1215 · Email brightbeginningscarver@gmail.com
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