welcome to preschool!

On behalf of our staff and faculty, I want to welcome you to Leap’n Learners Preschool.  Thank you for bringing your child to us! For more than twenty years our school has been a leader in dance and preschool education. This will be a fun-filled year for making new friends and learning lots of new things! We are so excited for the upcoming school year and to be able to get to know your preschooler. It will be a great year! 

-Ms. Amy Simkins, Founder/Director

REGISTRATION PACKET- SUBMIT TODAY

Form must be turned in by child’s first class. Packet includes:

• Payment agreement & pay in full option

• Performance consent

• Pick-up authorization

• Parking lot procedures agreement

• Allergies and medical release

• Immunization records

• Volunteer sign up- parties, crafts, assessments

• Lending Library (Friday students)

• Getting acquainted with your child

FINANCIAL POLICIES

Membership & Materials Fee: A non‑refundable membership fee of $40 per student or $70 per family and a materials/snack fee of $95 for 2x/wk classes, or $110 for 3x/week, or $75 for Barely Threes classes per student is due annually each season.

Tuition: Tuition rates apply to the full season from September through May, including studio holidays, and are not calculated based on the number of classes in a given month. A full season includes a minimum of 30 weeks between September and May. Tuition for the full season is broken into equal monthly payments.

Tuition does not include annual membership, dancewear, shoes, performances, costumes, recital tickets, or special events. End-of-year performance fees will be added to accounts unless you email the office for the opt-out form and submit it by October 10.

Billing Authorization: By registering my Student in the LLP program, Guardian authorizes EDP to process tuition and account balances on the 1st of each month to the payment method on file. Guardian authorizes EDP to initiate electronic payments for all balances due on Guardian’s account, including performance fees and other charges as incurred. Payment amounts may vary as classes are added or dropped and as other charges or credits are applied.

EDP does not accept checks. No refunds will be issued if a comparable online class is provided in place of an in‑studio class. All accounts must be current and paid in full for Student to participate in classes and performances. EDP may prohibit Student from performing if the account is not current at the time of any event.

Non-Refundable Policy: Tuition, membership fees, performance fees, competition fees, and all other payments to EDP are non‑refundable. EDP does not provide credit or refunds for classes or events missed due to holiday, vacation, illness, weather, or any other reason, whether within or outside EDP’s control.

Refund Exceptions: Refunds are issued only if we cancel a class due to low enrollment. Account credit will be issued to students who are deemed “unready” for classes.

Discounts: Siblings receive a $5 monthly discount on tuition. Students are encouraged to take advantage of multi‑class discounts for maximum progress and value. Discount programs may be modified or discontinued by EDP at any time in its discretion. 

Late Payment Policy: Accounts with an inactive or declined card that are not resolved by the end of the day on the 1st of the month will incur an automatic $25 late fee on the 2nd. Accounts 30 days past due are subject to a 5% monthly finance charge on the outstanding balance until paid in full. Accounts more than 60 days past due may be submitted to a collection agency and/or result in dismissal from the studio.

Guardian agrees that if payment is not made at the time and in the manner required, Guardian is responsible for all costs of collection, including court costs, reasonable attorney fees, and collection agency fees up to 35% of the balance assigned. 

Chargeback Policy: If Guardian believes a charge is incorrect, please contact the studio office first. Most billing issues are resolved within a few days, faster than a bank dispute. Nothing in this Contract limits Guardian's right to dispute a charge with Guardian's card issuer or bank. However, a chargeback does not extinguish amounts genuinely owed to EDP: if a disputed charge is resolved in EDP's favor, Guardian remains responsible for the underlying balance and agrees to reimburse EDP for chargeback fees assessed against EDP for that dispute, and EDP may require a different payment method for future charges. EDP may suspend services or terminate enrollment under Section 9 for accounts with unpaid balances, including balances resulting from chargebacks resolved in EDP's favor.

withdrawal & auto-enrollment

Withdraw From Class: To withdraw from classes, you must give 30 days written notice to discontinue classes and stop payment. To withdraw from class a guardian must: 1) Email the studio, and 2) complete the official withdrawal form we email you. Automatic bank debiting or credit card charges will stop after the 30-day notice period.

Rollover Membership/Renewal: Expressions Dance & Preschool operates on a continuous enrollment model. Unless Guardian opts out, student's membership automatically renews each season, and the annual membership & materials fee will be charged to the payment method on file. At least 15 but not more than 30 days before any renewal charge, EDP will email Guardian a notice clearly stating that the membership will renew, the amount and date of the charge, and how to opt out.  

• PS Age: Students completing one more year of preschool (non-graduates): Annual membership & materials fees will be automatically renewed and applied to your account unless an opt out form is completed between January 1-14. Membership for the following year will be processed on January 15.

• PK Age: Graduating preschoolers will be rolled into kindergarten movement classes with their preschool friends. Annual membership fees will be automatically renewed and applied to your account unless a opt out form is completed between April 12-22. Membership for the following year will be processed on April 23, 2027.

Performance Class- Optional Add-On

• If your preschooler wants to perform more, they can join our a performance class!

  • Little Leapers is for students turning 5 this school year.

  • Dancing Dolls is for students turning 4 this school year.

• The group will purchase one costume for the entire year ($95 due Oct 1)

• The class is taken in addition to Academic Preschool movement classes.

• Class is once a week and only $35 per month.

• Performance classes will perform additional times during the season in the community.

For the Parents- we’re in this together

We believe that children’s success depends on the support of their parents or guardians. Because your commitment to the process makes an enormous difference, we encourage you to be a part of your child’s education.

Our program’s success relies on maintaining a positive atmosphere. Cooperation between all parents is expected. Showing respect—for other parents, the students, and the faculty—makes an important impression on the children. You are a role model for your child about how to interact with others.

Parents and teachers may look at a child’s learning from different perspectives. However, we believe they share a common goal: to ensure that every child receives the best possible training, both physically and mentally. Mutual respect among our faculty and our students’ parents provides the children with the ultimate care and education.

Dos and Don’ts

• Children develop at their own pace.

  • Don’t compare your child’s progress to anyone else’s.

  • Focus on their own accomplishments.

• Children learn by our example.

  • Children learn important lessons from their teachers and parents, acquiring behavior patterns through their example. Our school’s faculty takes that responsibility seriously.

• Practice at home!

  • We encourage children to practice at home but not be forced to do so.

  • Learning can be fun and incorporated into daily routines.

  • Repetition is key to success.

Separation From the Parent- Drop Off

• The first few weeks of classes serve as an introductory phase to help students become comfortable at preschool.

• The process of separating from the parent is an important accomplishment of preschool children.

• Children will explore the limits of attending class and say they don’t want to go. It isn’t uncommon for separation issues to happen anytime during the year, but it is usually short-lived.

• We expect separation to be a difficult adjustment for some. Don’t worry! We have seen it all!

  • Avoid prolonged good-byes. Teachers prefer the “peel and go” method.

  • Ask the teacher for help in separation. We expect the crying (and usually the tears are for the parent’s benefit). It’s always harder on the parents than it is the teachers. We will be fine!

  • Tell your preschooler that you will always be back to pick them up.

  • Emphasize what the child is doing at class rather than what you do while he/she is in class.

It May Not Be the Right Time

• If we have given our best effort and decide that a child really isn’t ready for preschool, we will discuss that with the parents. If your child cries or does not want to take class, don’t panic. If we push children and create more stress than they are already experiencing, they may come to perceive class as a bad experience. That kind of negativity could make them apprehensive about school or dance for a long time, which isn’t good for anyone involved.  We encourage you to have your child try again next year, or even after a few months. 

CLASS PLACEMENT

• If you have questions or concerns about your child’s education, you can email the school for teacher feedback or request to set up an appointment.

• If you do request a conference, please listen carefully to what your child’s teachers have to say. They spend a significant amount of time with your child and offer expertise in their field.

Weekly Updates Emails are sent every Friday. They are meant to help keep you informed of special activities for preschool, requests to bring specific items to class, spotlights reminders, due dates for book orders, etc. 

GroupMe: This is used for important reminders. Send this information to anyone who also needs to stay in the loop for your preschooler. Join the group by scanning the code on your calendar. 

Social: Follow @expressionsdanceutah and @leapnlearnerspreschool on Instagram and Facebook for reminders and updates on school events. Do not post questions on the school’s social accounts. Instead, please email them directly to preschool@goleapnlearn.com

Preschool Pictures: Teachers will periodically share pictures to give families a glimpse into classroom fun and learning. Our teachers’ priority is being present and engaged with students, so photos may not include every child. We hope these snapshots help spark conversations with your preschooler about their day at school.

Contacting Teachers: Communication with teachers is through the school email preschool@goleapnlearn.com.

Weather Cancellations: School closures due to severe weather conditions will be emailed and announced on social media by 8am for morning classes, and 2pm for after school classes. We do not always follow school closings. Parents may keep their student at home anytime they feel it is unsafe for their students to travel to school.

DROP OFF & Pick up PROCEDURES

Safety is our top priority! The school is home to children of all ages. Please enter and exit our parking lot with extreme caution. It is very important to not delay the flow of traffic in our pull through lines to prevent people from exiting the parking lot.

Drop off:

• Classes arrive ten minutes apart.

• Please do your best to be on time. If you arrive more than five minutes early, wait in a parking stall before getting in the drop off line.

• Drive through the pull-through line for drop-off and pick-up:

  • Bountiful: Drive around the building and stop on the north side.

  • Centerville: Drive around the east side of Dicks to the back of the building (north side).

  • Name cards must be visible on car visors.  

  • Teachers will unload from cars, students will gather outside the door, and the class will enter the building together. We’re trying to help with separation by limiting lingering and prolonged goodbyes.

Pick Up:

• Pick-up time is the last ten minutes of class.

• Students will be walked out to the pull through line for pick-up.

• Please be courteous of other cars that might be trying to exit the parking lot.  If you arrive before your pick-up time, please park in a stall until your time begins.

• Do not park in the side stalls at Bountiful while waiting for pick up.

• Name cards must be placed on the dash or the sun visor.  If you do not have your name card, we will need to see ID.

• Stay in the car will your preschooler is loaded by a teacher.

• Pull forward past the loading zone before getting out to help your child get buckled up.  

Please abide by our safety policy by remaining in your car in the loading zone while students are loaded/unloaded. Due to safety reasons, there can be no exceptions to the drop-off and pick-up procedure. If you need to talk to our teachers, an appointment is recommended.

CLASSROOM RULES

1. Keep your friends safe.

2. Keep yourself safe.

3. Keep your toys safe.

We are very well trained in age-appropriate expectations regarding behavior. Teachers will always communicate concerns to parents if a student is having a hard time in class. If needed, we will implement other methods to help encourage improvement such as behavior cards or a shortened school schedule. Due to our incredibly stimulating environment, children who struggle with sensory processing may have a challenging time succeeding in the classroom. In extreme situations, students who cannot participate in a classroom setting may be dismissed from the school. This is to ensure our classrooms are conducive to providing an atmosphere of learning for every student.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

Our goal is to maintain a happy, healthy, and professional environment where every student feels safe, supported, and valued. Students are taught the importance of being part of a group and showing respect for their classmates, teachers, staff, and studio property. Our classroom expectations are designed to help students develop positive habits, appropriate conduct, and consideration for others.

Our teachers use positive, constructive techniques to behavior management. We use redirection to teach appropriate behaviors, help students express their feelings using words, and respond to students with patience, consistency, and care.

If behavior concerns arise, we will communicate with the parent or guardian so we can work together to support the student and resolve the issue. If disruptive behavior continues or interferes with the safety or learning environment of the class, a student may be removed from class and a guardian will be notified. In extreme or ongoing circumstances, the director may determine that continued enrollment is no longer appropriate.

DEVELOPMENT CONCERNS

• Davis Early Intervention Program

  • We work closely with the Davis Early Childhood Education program to ensure our teachers are trained to watch for children that might benefit from being referred to early intervention services.

  • Services can include anything from speech and language, to vision and hearing, and behavior.

  • They have recommended students come to them for an assessment if parents or teachers have concerns about any area of development.

safety protocols

We have a hierarchy of best practices put into place to provide participants with a safer environment and to help keep us learning together!

Expressions Dance & Preschool requires all staff and students to stay home when they are ill. We focus on a hierarchy of measures beginning with keeping ill people home, followed by frequent hand cleaning and good hygiene practices, amplified cleaning, and curricular and facility adaptations to minimize contact and mingling where possible.

excusing absences

Regular attendance is vital to student progress, so please make every effort to attend each class. If your student needs to miss a class, submit the absence form in the Parent Tools webpage so we can let the teacher know. We are unable to accommodate make-up classes for preschool.

BATHROOM POLICIES

Students in independent classes should be potty trained. We make every effort to kids to the bathroom to prevent accidents, but if one happens, we'll change them into "potty pants" and a shirt if needed, sending the wet clothes home in a bag to be washed and returned. A $5 "potty pants" charge applies per item checked out, removed upon return, so please send them back promptly. For poop accidents, we'll call you to come change them. Teachers encourage independence in the bathroom but do not wipe bottoms. Please practice at home, especially with leotards.

SNACKS, water bottles, & allergies

• We’re excited to simplify parent’s busy lives by not doing snack assignment days. The school will provide snack options for students to choose from: goldfish snack bags, applesauce pouches, or a Rice Krispy treat.

• Water bottles are NOT approved for preschool. They somehow always spill. We provide drinking fountains at both locations.

• We are a NUT FREE ZONE. If you bring in anything for a spotlight, birthday, or class party, make sure it does not contain nuts. Please let us know if your child has a dietary restriction or allergy on your registration packet.

SHOW & TELL

• Every Monday/Tuesday we have Show and Tell. We encourage you to help your child find something from home that starts with the letter of the week! This is another fun way to help with letter recognition that you can be involved with at home.  It is NOT mandatory that the student's S&T starts with the letter of the week.  If they have a favorite new toy they are dying to bring, that is fine too! Please make sure S&T items fit in their school bag.

• Leave it at Home: Do not allow S&T items to be brought to school except for Mon/Tues. Please leave toys and other items at home the rest of the week. Help your child know S&T needs to stay in their bag until it is time so it doesn’t become distracting to your child and the rest of the class. 

• Barely Threes classes do not participate in Show and Tell. They will have their turn next year when they are in an insects class!

Spotlights

• Students will get to be the spotlight in their class near their birthday or half-birthday.

• A sample packet you can print out and use for a poster is on the Parent Tools page.

• Parents are encouraged to come the first five minutes of class to help their child during their spotlight.  They can bring in some of their favorite things: book, treats, pictures of special events, or whatever else you can think of to make their day special!

• Refer to the weekly email updates or class calendar online to see when your child’s spotlight will be.

BOOK ORDERS & LIBRARY

• Book Orders

  • We participate in Scholastic Books orders every other month starting in September.

  • You will submit your order online. 

• Lending Library – Friday Students

  • In October, our Friday students will start “Lending Library!” A new classroom book comes home every Friday when you bring your lending library bag! The purpose of lending library is to generate excitement about reading. Even if your child memorizes the book and can recite it to you, he/she is still gaining important skills! When reading with a beginning reader, it is appropriate to "track" by pointing with your finger (or help the student point) so they see what words are being read.

  • Submit the agreement form in the preschool packet to participate.

• Reading at Home

  • Read to your child every day! The best way to become a fluent reader is to read or be read to. We encourage our families to develop their own routine for reading at home.

FINAL WELCOME

WELCOME TO Expressions Dance and Preschool! We look forward to an exciting, rewarding year of learning and playing! We all get so much joy out of watching the student’s progress throughout the year.  Remember, YOU ARE STILL THEIR GREATEST TEACHER!

1. Log in to your member portal and sign the waiver. If you haven't logged in before, select "forgot my password" using the email you registered with. This must be done before your child's first class.

2. Complete your Registration Packet

3. Sign up for Bountiful or Centerville classroom donations and volunteering.

4. Bring in donations & Crafty Club art prep packets the first week

THANK YOU!