FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! of course, we do!

It is mandatory for us, as an official structure registered with the Ministry of Education, and welcoming children, to explicitly adhere to the protocol established by the government.

In the same way, it must be understood and imperatively applied by our entire community.

Parents/guardians must understand and accept that only compliance with the established rules will allow the Umalas Kids Club to remain open and carry out these activities. 

OUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Appointment of a dedicated coordinator for the UKC Covid-19 prevention team, overseeing and evaluating the correct implementation of the protocol.

• Ensure that everyone entering the UKC premises is in good health.

• All UKC members are also subject to rigorous protocol, as well as specific duties and actions on our premises.

• UKC ensure their team is 100% healthy and able to perform their duties safely and effectively.

• Installation of a specific hand wash station outside the UKC, with the provision of soap and hand sanitiser.

• Installation of several hand sanitiser dispensers within our establishment at various strategic locations.

• While on duty, every UKC member is required to wear a face mask inside enclosed spaces.

• Teach students to wash their hands well with soap and water, to use alcohol-based hand cleaners (hand sanitiser)

• The UKC strives to thoroughly clean all materials used, classrooms, toys or any other object that children or staff come into contact with on a daily basis.

• Parents/guardians/children with fever and/or symptoms of illness will be asked to stay home and ensure they are free of contagious diseases.

• It is our duty to send home any children or UKC staff who may appear ill and/or develop a fever or any other symptom of illness. There will be absolutely no negotiation of any kind.

• If the UKC sees many absences due to respiratory illness, we are obliged to report this to the Foundation for follow-up in coordination with the local health unit.

• The UKC is making every effort to ensure that the entire establishment is cleaned and disinfected daily. Under no circumstances can the UKC be held responsible if a child or children fall ill during their stay in our establishment.

PARENT/GUARDIAN RESPONSIBILITIES

• You must book your child(ren) space at least 24h in advance.
• Imperatively follow the protocol set by the government. Any violation of this protocol will lead to a cessation of your attendance at the UKC. Your child(ren) will not be accepted anymore.
• Parents/guardians must ensure their children are fully healthy before taking them to our establishment. If a child (ren) has a fever or any other symptom of illness, they should not report to the UKC. In case of a temperature higher than 37.7 °C, child(ren) must stay at home for at least 24 hours until the fever subsides.
• If the child (ren) has flu, cold, fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, lethargy, shortness of breath or other symptoms, they should not show up at the Umalas Kids Club.
• All family members/guardians/child(ren) must wear a face mask when in a closed space inside our premises.
• Parents must provide face shields or masks for their children.
• Parents/guardians can provide snacks if they think their children need it, in a box labelled with their child(ren)’s name.
• Your child’s belongings (bag, food box, clothes, hat, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, etc.) must be marked with your child’s name.
• Families travelling to countries and/or regions with high local transmissions of Covid-19, and who present symptoms (fever, respiratory symptoms, cough, cold, sore throat, shortness of breath, etc.) are asked not to drop off or pick up kids at the UKC.
• If you or your child (ren) cannot enter UKC, please immediately carry out a health check at the nearest health facility.
• You must comply with government policies regarding quarantine and COVID19 swabs or rapid tests.

Drop-off procedure (see information sheet attached):

A strict protocol must be followed upon arrival, consisting of fever tests, hand washing, hand sanitiser and a specific path to drop off your child (ren). Any child with a fever above 37.7 °C will be refused entry to the Umalas Kids Club and must not attend for at least 24 hours until the temperature has subsided.

• Parents/guardians/child(ren) must not gather and respect a distance of 1M (one meter) between them.
• Your child will be picked up at the front door by a member of the Umalas Kids Club once the protocol has been fully completed.
• Your child(ren) will have their shoes/sandals/bags sprayed with Dettol before entering the school.

Daily operations:

• Your child (ren) must wear a face mask indoors at the Umalas Kids Club. If he/she cannot keep to it, he/she will be sent home. Be sure to discuss this with your child(ren), and have them understand the importance and purpose of wearing a mask inside when in contact with other people.
• Your child(ren) will have to wash their hands regularly during their stay at school (at least once every hour)

Pick-up procedure:

When picking up your child(ren), you will be tested for fever and then can wait for your children in the alley. Access from the parking lot, next to the security post.

Your child(ren) will be ready to go home with hands, shoes, and bag adequately washed.

We are proud to have legitimate and complete certifications certifying that we are an official school following an international curriculum.

This demonstrates the seriousness, competence and legitimacy of our institution. All certifications are legally issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Education, meaning that we are registered, official and fully authorized and licensed to run all our programs, but also to issue official school certificates.

These licenses and certifications currently are the only guarantees that the content and quality of programs, teachers, equipment, and facilities have been assessed and meet certain specific standards.

Our licenses and accreditations are grouped under our set PAUD (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini) – Early Childhood Education and Development.

1. Taman Penitipan Anak (TPA) – Daycare. NPSN 70036250 *
2. Kelompok Bermain (KB) – Early learning playgroups. NPSN 70036248 *
3. Taman Kanak kanak (TK) – Kindergarten. NPSN 70036249 *

* NPSN (Nomor Pokok Sekolah Nasional)

We believe that the child(ren) learn best through play. Playful learning involves purposeful, facilitated, guided or free play activities.  We use a play-based program that meets the requirements of the English National Curriculum (Early Years Foundation Stage) and the Key stages, which supports all the aspects of learning and development in early childhood, from birth to the age of five years old and up. It encourages their innate curiosity and desire to make sense of the world around them and also helps them discover that learning is exciting and fun! It is of crucial importance and will make your child(ren) passionate learners for the rest of their lives.

The EYFS is based on four principles:

• A Unique Child
• Positive Relationships
• Enabling Environments
• Learning and Development

Following these essential principles, we decided to organise our structure into three different activities at the Umalas Kids Club, all educational, and related to the EYFS program:

• Early learning playgroups (6 months to 3 Years old)
• Preschool (3 Years old to 6 Years old)
• Daycare (all ages)

Through thoughtful planning and the use of specific strategies to enhance children’s play experiences, we integrate learning goals and objectives for the group and individuals through multiple intelligences and multi-sensory activities. It involves a range of learning activities and approaches – but the child’s right to learn through play is at the heart of the program.

This type of learning helps young children learn and develop their physical, social, emotional and intellectual skills by doing and talking, which research has shown to be how young children learn to think. This is also how they learn to socialise while engaging in learning experiences with other children and adults.

With our Curriculum, we have seven areas of learning and development identified for children. All areas of learning and development are important and inter-connected. Three areas are particularly crucial for igniting children’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, and for building their capacity to learn, form relationships and thrive. The secondary areas will be developed and will strengthen the three primes areas at the same time.

1. Prime areas

• Personal, social and emotional development
• Communication and language
• Physical development

1. Secondary areas

• Literacy
• Mathematics
• Understanding the world
• Expressive arts and design

Our structure is divided into three different activities, all educational, and all linked to the British National Curriculum – Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

We offer year-round, for children aged six months to 6 years:

• A daycare (all ages)
• Early learning playgroups (6 months to 3 years)
• A quality international Preschool (3 years to 6 years)

We have several options available:

• Year-round
• Per semester (6 months)
• Per term (3 months)
• Short-term enrollment (1 month)
• Registration as a drop-in

Annual, semi-annual or termly registrations entitles you to all discounts, if applicable.

Enrolments of short duration, or in the form of drop-ins, do not give a right to a discount.

When spots are available, our centre may allocate the remaining space for visiting families on a drop-in basis, either:

• Morning program (9.00 Am-12 Pm)
• Afternoon program (1 Pm – 3 Pm)
• Full-day program (9.00 Am – 3 Pm)

All prices include activities, materials and morning/afternoon snacks. Lunch is additional.

If you have any unused drop-in days at the end of a term, they will not be replaced or refunded. Drop-ins days must be used during the purchase term.

You can also choose to opt for a short term enrollment, lasting 4 weeks, renewable.

Contact us for more information HERE.

School fees are made up of several distinct elements:

The registration fee:

It applies to all students who register at the UKC. They are payable once per student at the time of registration. These are compulsory to register your child (ren) within our structure officially.

The tuition fees:

It corresponds to the price of our educational programs and instruction services. Its cost depends on the class in which your children will study, and also on your children’s school attendance.

The Levies:

The capital levy: It allows the school to make various investments related to infrastructures, such as renovations, extensions and new buildings, as well as for the purchase of large equipment necessary for the proper functioning of the school.

The materials and resource Levy: It allows the school to make various investments in classroom teaching and learning resources, sports equipment, library resources and technology (iPads, applications, computers, educational software, etc.)

We are open Monday to Friday:

• Morning program (9.00 Am-12 Pm)
• Afternoon program (1 Pm – 3 Pm)
• Full-day program (9.00 Am – 3 Pm)

Our centre provides educational programs from 9 Am to 12 Pm and extended activities until 3 Pm.

Additional babysitting/daycare is available from 3 Pm to 5 Pm.

According to the EYFS last requirements (EYFS Statutory Framework – March 3, 2017), we have to make specific staffing arrangements that must meet the needs of all children and ensure their safety. Their safety and well-being are at the heart of our procedures.

In particular, we make sure that children are properly supervised, and always within sight and hearing of our staff.

Also, to maximise learning time, its quality and relevance, we respect specific ratios depending on classroom superficies and age group:

The class where your child(ren) will be assigned corresponds to his age group and to the various skills he must acquire at his specific age, as defined by the EYFS.

It is not possible to choose the class where your child will study. Any year started in one class ends in the same class. There is no change in class during the year.

Yes! We have activities ranging from cooking to dancing, music lessons, gardening and creative workshops. We do our best to renew these additional activities frequently (termly as much as possible) to keep children’s interest and engagement to their fullest.

All our activities are guided by professionals, whether carried out directly by the school or by service providers.

The activities are all additional and subject to space availability.

More information HERE

Yes, you can make sure you have a place available even if you are not yet in Bali.

If you already are in Bali, it is also possible that at the time of application, there is no more space available.

In both cases, the child (ren) may be placed on a waiting list according to their age group.

Placement on a waiting list is possible if the school receives a written request, along with the registration forms completed, and the registration fees paid.

You will be notified as soon as a place is available. After confirmation from you, and at the time of effective registration, you will have to pay the difference between the registration fees already paid and the fees requested at the time of your official entry into the school. These fees may change from year to another.

Yes, we offer a sibling discount on tuition fees if you enrol more than one child at the same time

• Second sibling – 5% discount
• Third sibling – 10% discount

We have three payment options:

• Termly payment – No discount
• Semester payment – 2% discount on tuition fees
• Annual payment – 5% discount on tuition fees

Yes, you can enrol your child at any time of the school year when a space is available.

No reduction on the registration fees will apply if you register your child at a time other than the start of the year.

For enrolments before the half-term, the totality of the school fees must be paid, in advance, before your child’s first day at school. Otherwise, your child will be refused entry to school.

For registrations after the half-term, a payment of 50% of the total school fees for the current term is to be made, in advance. The payment must be made before your child’s first day at school. Otherwise, your child will be refused entry to school.

The registration fee applies to all students who register at the Umalas Kids Club.

They are payable once per student at the time of registration. These are compulsory to register your child (ren) within our structure officially.

The enrolment form must go together with the registration fees paid in full, before admission to our centre can be considered.

However, if you register more than one child at the same time, you will benefit from a sibling discount from the second child.

As a school, we have children attending the centre 3, 4 and/or five days a week, and each day, teachers/students ratios are calculated to keep in line with the EYFS requirements.

Consequently, the UKC accept a maximum of three make-up days per term.

We grant make-up days in the event of lost days of school due to illness or family obligations (wedding, baptism, death of a loved one, etc.) if:

• You notify the school in advance (minimum 48H)
• You provide valid supporting evidence.

If you have already used the three (3) make-up days available for the current term, there will be no refund of any kind.

Every payment, either by term, by semester or yearly, must be paid in full and before it begins, according to our school calendar.
If payments aren’t made in due time, then a penalty fee applies, according to our school handbook.