Info for enrolled families
Whether you’re a new or long-time Aspen Leaf family, we appreciate having you and your children as part of our community. This page provides answers or resources for a variety of questions families often have. We hope this information is helpful but if you ever have any questions or if there’s ever a matter you’d like to discuss, don’t hesitate to reach out.
Add a sibling to the waitlist
It is free to add a sibling to the waitlist (whether a family is enrolled or still on the waitlist). To add a sibling to the waitlist, simply email Aspen Leaf with your child's DOB or due date.
Make an enrollment change (schedule, location, etc.)
If your child is currently enrolled and you would like to make any change to enrollment, simply contact us to let us know the change you'd like and when. If you are looking to disenroll or reduce your child's schedule, please review the family handbook for any applicable notice period.
General tuition & invoice info
Rate: The monthly rate for your child will be specified in your admission agreement. A family’s first and final month are always pro-rated as applicable.
Due date: Tuition is due on or before the 1st day of each month.
Invoices: Aspen Leaf utilizes Zoho for online invoicing. Prior to each month, you will receive an invoice showing the amount due for the next month. When payments are received, we record them in Zoho and you will receive an email confirmation. When an invoice is fully paid, you can use the original invoice link to view or download a copy of your paid invoice.
Questions: If you have questions regarding tuition, reach out directly to howard@aspenleafpreschool.com.
Payment methods
We offer the following payment methods for monthly tuition:
Automatic ACH debit (easiest & preferred): We offer a “set-it-and-forget-it” auto-pay option through our bank, Bank of Southern California, whereby tuition is automatically debited on the 1st of each month following a one-time sign-up (and we handle adjustments to the amount with the bank when needed). You can read more and enroll if interested on our website: https://www.aspenleafpreschool.com/ach/.
Bank bill pay: Many families utilize an online Bill Pay service through their bank, which they set up online and then the bank automatically mails us a check each month. The requirements vary by bank, so if you opt to explore the service through your bank, email Howard if you need any additional information from us. Typically you just need to provide our name (Aspen Leaf Preschool), address (use the address for your child’s preschool, or as a default: 3111 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104), and an account name or number (use your child’s name).
Check/cash: Checks can be made out to “Aspen Leaf Preschool” and can be placed in the available deposit box or handed directly to a teacher or director who will deposit in the deposit box.
Zelle: You can also use Zelle to send payment. You should just need the email address (howard@aspenleafpreschool.com) associated with the account.
CashApp: You can pay online via CashApp (username $AspenLeaf).
FSA reimbursement
Many families utilize a FSA for childcare costs. We do not accept debit or credit cards, so we are unable to accept payment directly from FSAs. Instead, families must submit receipts to their FSA administrator, and the FSA administrator will then provide reimbursement. The invoices sent via Zoho contain all the information FSA administrators typically require (e.g., EIN, address, amount, date, etc.). If your FSA administrator requires additional information to be included in your paid invoice, reach out to howard@aspenleafpreschool.com.
Military/MCCYN subsidy
If you are an active military family who is eligible or potentially eligible for the MCCYN military subsidy, see our page regarding MCCYN: https://www.aspenleafpreschool.com/mccyn/.
What's Aspen Leaf's tax ID (EIN) number?
45-5524403
Calendar
See the preschool calendar and sync to your calendar here: https://www.aspenleafpreschool.com/calendar/.
Illness policies
Download our most up-to-date illness policies: DOWNLOAD HERE
Family handbook
Download the current family handbook below:
Hillcrest, North Park, University Heights: DOWNLOAD HERE
Downtown: DOWNLOAD HERE