Ridge Kids Academy
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FAQ
This is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. If you have any questions you don’t see here, you might find them on www.ridgekidsacademy.com or give us a call
WHO WE ARE
Ridge Kids Academy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization , state-licensed child development entity covered by liability insurance. RKA has met requirements to be a WVDHHR Tier I status program (The Child Care Reimbursement System is a quality initiative that offers higher subsidy payments to programs that demonstrate they meet higher standards of care. Programs that are licensed as a center or facility and registered family child care homes are currently receiving Tier I rates through the child care subsidy program.).
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The Team
Executive Director: Heather Blake
Barboursville Campus
Director: Sarah Miller
Assistant Director: Amy McCarty
Woodville Campus
Director: Jessica Mooney
Assistant Director: Erica Harmon
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Collis Campus
Director: LauraBeth Meade
Assistant Director: Shamre Black
Locations and Hours
Barboursville Campus
US 60 East
Barboursville, WV 25504
Hours: 6:30am - 6:00pm
Woodville Campus
This campus services children and grandchildren of any medical professional
3350 Woodville Dr.
Huntington. WV 25701
Hours: 6:00am - 7:30pm
Collis Campus
This campus services children and grandchildren of any medical professional
2788 Collis Ave
Huntington. WV 25702
Hours: 6:00am - 7:30pm
*Collis does not have a School-Age Program at this time
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Tuition and Fees
Billed every Mondays
Autodraft every Wednesday
Registration Fee:
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$75.00 per year ( Non-refundable and is required to enroll each child. Once this is received, a spot is reserved for your child. This fee funds the program for supplies, activities, and field trips. After Initial enrollment, this fee will be charged yearly, in August.
6-week-old to 24-month-old
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$37.00 per day
2-year-old class through 5-year-old
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$32.00 per day
Afterschool
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$17.00 per day
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Early release +5 per day
School-age full day
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$32.00 per day
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3-Day Minimum
Explanation of the three-day minimum: Most childcare facilities charge a week's contracted price even if you do not attend that many days. At RKA, we understand this can be a struggle for those who do not work five days a week. So, if your child only attends three days, you will only be charged for the three days. Keep in mind that the three-day contracted amount is billed regardless of attendance.
Link
Ridge Kids Academy accepts WV Link. Link is a child care subsidy provided to those that qualify through Link Child Care resources and Referral. They are located at 611 7th Ave, Suite 100, Huntington, WV 25701.
www.linkccrr.org (304)523-9540 or 1-800-894-9540
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Scholarships
Ridge Kids Academy offers limited Scholarships each year for eligible applicants.
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Family Handbook
Our Family/Student Handbook can be found at https://www.ridgekidsacademy.com/handbook
Curriculum
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At Ridge Kids Academy, Inc. we use The Creative Curriculum The Creative Curriculum is a teacher-directed method with developmentally appropriate goals and objectives for our students. There are four main categories of interest; social/emotional, physical, cognitive, and language. The Creative Curriculum assists well-trained teachers in creating an environment for children that promotes active learning through play while encouraging children's language, cognitive learning, curiosity, persistence, creativity, problem-solving, and promotes independence. Teachers and children are active partners in the educational experience. Teachers work in partnership with parents and other family members to nurture children's education. Our educators provide information about the curriculum, discuss progress, and share ideas for extending classroom learning in the home.
For more information on The Creative Curriculum , please visit their website: https://teachingstrategies.com/product/the-creative-curriculum-for-preschool/