1 . The Future Stars

General Introduction

The Future Stars was set up in 1988 as a non-profit service center for child development devoted to providing quality child care in a loving and educational environment for children 6 weeks to 6 years of age. Our funds mainly come from public donations.

A healthy curiosity for learning is the most important quality for early childhood development. We aim at offering high quality developmentally age-appropriate activities for early childhood, the most critical time of child development, so that they can do better after they start formal schooling.

Hours of Operation

Child care will be provided for the child from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday (except for holidays). Children may not arrive before 7:00 am or remain after 6:00 pm. Should an emergency arises, the parent should immediately make us know in consideration of our work arrangements. A late charge of $1.00 per minute will be assessed if the child is not picked up by 6:05 pm. Charges for these services are to be paid directly to the staff person that has been looking after your child until your arrival; not to the center. Failure to pay late charges may affect continued services with the center.

Parking

Dropping off and picking up your child can be made from the two main areas, Spring Street and Seventh Street. Parking is free for parents coming to visit their children in our center. Please do not leave your purse or valuables in your car and be sure to lock your vehicle.

Tuition (学费)

When it has been confirmed that a position is available for your child, you must pay a registration (注册) fee of $200 per child.

The weekly tuition fee is $98.00. You can make payments either by credit card or in cash on Monday every week. If your payment is not made by Tuesday at 9:00 am, you will be charged a $25.00 late fee.

For more information, please call 434-293-6110 or visit at www.childdevelopmentcenter.com.

1. The Future Stars is intended for ________.

A．would-be parents

B．pre-school children

C．child experts

D．teenagers

2. Which of the following is NOT true about the Future Stars?

A．It has a history of more than three decades.

B．It has shorter hours of operation on holidays.

C．It offers free parking service for visiting parents.

D．It aims to improve children’s development through activities.

3. What can we know about late pick-ups from the text?

A．They may affect continued services with the center.

B．Parents needn’t pay late charges for them.

C．Parents have to inform the center of them right away.

D．They may greatly disturb the work arrangements of the center.

4. If you want your child to receive child care service from the Future Stars, you must ________.

A．pay every Monday	B．be charged a $25.00 late fee
C．pay $98.00 for registration	D．pay in cash

5. What is the purpose of the text?

A．To attract public donations.	B．To promote early education.
C．To tell the benefits of child care.	D．To introduce a child development center.