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2024-2025 Program Registration is OPEN!

Flexible Schedules–Enroll for one day, five days or any days in between! Your child can attend Serious Fun as many days per week as you need care (multi-day discounts applied when enrolling for 3+ days). Tuition includes all activities, enrichment materials and wrap-around care until 5:45 pm.

 

Hurry, Limited-time Specials & Offers! 

**Approximate pricing based on enrollment of 5 days per week, not including registration fees.

Discounts, coupons and prorated tuition are applied at checkout.

*Restrictions apply. Offers expire 9/30/24.

NEW BONUS CLUB FRIDAYS

no additional cost! 

In addition to our arts enrichment classes, Serious Fun offers FRIDAY CLUB DAYS for an additional enrichment opportunity for students enrolled in the program on Fridays–at no additional cost! 

Registration Fee:
$100.00 per family (Non-refundable, one-time annual fee)
 
Discounts:
All discounts are applied at checkout with tuition amounts reflected in your cart.

Multi-Day Discount:
Enroll in 3+ or more days per week for multi-day discounts.

Sibling Discount:
$100 off total tuition for each additional sibling.
 
Drop-in Days
We offer a drop-in day for registered families only at a rate of $45 per day.  You must notify your Site Supervisor with 2 school days’ notice before the date of service. No more than 5 drop-in days may be used in a calendar month.
 
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
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).
 
Full payment PROMOTION: Get $50 OFF* at checkout usecoupon code: PAIDFULL
 
Families must provide bank account or credit card information for program fees and any additional charges. 
 
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.
 
Installment Payments:

Installments are the total due (tuition + registration fee) starting with a deposit of your the total due and the remaining balance is divided evenly for 8 easy and affordable payments until May 1st. The first installment is due at the time of registration and each subsequent installment payment will be automatically processed on the 1st of every month, or closest business day of each month. If you register after the start of the program, the tuition is prorated and divided evenly among the remaining monthly payments until May 1st.

Installment plan available

ACS Child Care Vouchers
Serious Fun is also registered for and accepts ACS child care vouchers to provide our program at no cost to families.

For info on ACS Vouchers and to apply visit the MyCity website, click here.
*Restrictions apply. Cannot be redeemed for cash.

Financial Aid + Scholarships Available:
Serious Fun is committed to providing equity in access to the arts. Financial Aid and Scholarships are available for families needing full time care with a household income less than $87,500 annually, if enrolling one child, and less than $150,000 annually, if enrolling 2 or more children for 4+ days a week.
 
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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Ayuda financiera para la inscripción en el programa las familias que califiquen pueden registrarse a una tarifa reducida durante 4 a 5 días por semana.