Serious Fun is a non-profit organization that is committed to providing equity in access to the arts for our community.
Those who qualify for Financial Aid + Scholarships include families with a household income of less than $87,500 annually, when enrolling one child, and less than $150,000 annually, when enrolling 2 or more children for (four or more or five days) of after school childcare.
**Approximate pricing based on enrollment of 4+ days per week, not including registration fees.
Annual Registration Fee:
$100.00 per family (Non-refundable)
Tax Deduction Information:
As a registered child care provider, the cost of the Serious Fun program can be deducted from federal income taxes for families that qualify. Please consult a tax professional for more information.
Childcare receipts will be emailed to families during the tax season, so be sure to check your email for this important information.
Serious Fun Tax ID – EIN: 27-3013125
2024-2025 Program Registration Financial Aid
Qualifying families can register for our reduced tuition, which would be a deposit of $400-500 and a monthly installment payment of $460 to $575 per month for 4-5 days per week – for a savings of over $3,000 from our standard tuition.
Financial Aid is available to families:
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needing child care at least 4 days per week,
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with a household Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of less than $87,500 to enroll one child,
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or an household AGI less than $150,000 annually to enroll 2 or more children
Whether it’s four or five days, your child can attend Serious Fun at a fraction of the cost if you qualify for Financial Aid. Our tuition includes all activities, enrichment materials and wrap around care until 5:45 pm.
Tuition Payment Options:
Families can pay the school year tuition in full at one time, or in monthly installments. Our secure payment portal accepts credit cards or direct payments from bank accounts (ACH).
Families must provide bank account or credit card information for program fees and any additional charges. Installments are the total due (tuition + registration fee) prorated over time that finish by May 5th. The first installment is due at the time of registration and each subsequent installment payment will be automatically processed on the 5th, or closest business day, of each month.
Families need to notify Serious Fun in writing immediately of any changes to the credit card or banking information on file, to avoid failed and/or duplicate transactions. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
ACS Vouchers
IMPORTANT NEWS: Income eligibility for child care assistance has
increased for families across New York City. This increase means that more
families in your program may be eligible for an ACS child care voucher.
Please see the table for updated income guidelines.
Families must also have an approved reason for seeking child care (“reason
for care”). This reason must be at least one of the following:
- You work 10+ hours per week
- You are in an educational or vocational training program
- You have been looking for work
- You live in temporary housing (priority access)
- You are attending services for domestic violence
- You are receiving treatment for substance abuse
ACS is currently accepting applications for child care assistance for families
citywide through MyCity. MyCity makes it easy for families to apply online for
assistance and track the status of their application.
For info on ACS Vouchers and to apply visit the MyCity website, click here.
For more information, or if you would like to apply, please reach out to us at FamilySupport@seriousfunnyc.org. Let us know how we can help.
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