Preschool: Enrollment in our preschool programs require approval and confirmation of space before registration is considered valid.

All of the following items are due at the time of registration in order for your child to be officially enrolled in a child care program including preschool, COMO Kids before and after school care, and Camp COMO Day Camp:

o Current Health Assessment Record including immunizations stating that your child is in good health and free from communicable diseases.

o Updated physical form signed and dated by his/her pediatrician, which includes the child’s date of birth. All children must have their physicals
updated annually and immunization records must be maintained per State of Connecticut requirements. This form must remain current for the school year.

o Completed registration information through our online registration system which MUST include authorized adults for pick-up, emergency contacts, allergy and pertinent medical information.

o Appropriate medication, if necessary, with required paperwork must be given to the Education Director.

o Any deposits and/or registration fees association with the program.

o Membership (for preschool and COMO Kids). Tuition-based programs are a members-only opportunity. Membership is required for participation in tuition-based programs. If your child is enrolled in a tuition-based program, he or she must be enrolled in membership auto-renewal for the duration of enrollment.

COMO Kids: Withdrawals and change of schedules must be submitted by the 20th of the month to adjust billing for the following month. The new schedule is effective beginning the first of the following month. Change of schedules and withdrawals require a completed Permanent Change of Schedule Form (also available below). Childcare tuition fees are non-refundable. All schedule changes must be approved by the Education Director to ensure space is available.

Camp COMO: Changes of schedules are filled as availability permits. Please visit the summer camp page to view the dates for the last day of schedule changes for each camp week. Change of schedules and withdrawals require a completed Summer Change of Schedule Form (also available below).

Membership Fees: Membership fees are non-refundable. Upon joining as a new member, a prorated fee will be due to immediately begin membership benefits. Annual membership will charge the 1st of the next month and run for one year from that date. COMO membership is automatically renewed a year from sign-up. Members may contact the COMO office and request to be removed from auto-renew at any point up to 30 days of their renewal date. 

Enrichment Program Fees, including STEAM and Athletic Camps: No refunds or credits will be issued for changes or cancellations within 7 days of the program start. Outside of 7 days, enrichment programs fees are eligible to receive COMO credit less a 20% administrative fee. If the program has a wait list and the space can be filled immediately, a refund less a 20% administrative fee can be processed. If COMO cancels a program, refunds will be provided. Make-up dates may be provided at the instructors' discretion if a class is canceled.

Eventbrite Payments: Some programs and events may use Eventbrite for registration. Payments for events or programs through Eventbrite are non-refundable unless the COMO cancels a program. Make-up dates may be provided at the instructors' discretion if a class is canceled.

Preschool: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration to secure a space in the program. Tuition payments will begin 4 days prior to the first month of service. The first month’s tuition will include a $35 activity fee. Childcare tuition fees are non-refundable. Withdrawals or change of schedules must be submitted by the 20th of the month prior to the effective date to adjust billing for the next month. Scheduling changes are filled as availability permits.

COMO Kids: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration to secure a space in the program. Tuition payments will begin 4 days prior to the first month of service. Childcare tuition fees are non-refundable. Withdrawals or change of schedules must be submitted by the 20th of the month prior to the effective date to adjust billing for the next month. Scheduling changes are filled as availability permits.

Camp COMO Day Camp: A $50 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance will be scheduled using the preferred method of payment on file (credit card or EFT) 14 days prior to the start of the camp week. Camp payments are non-transferable and cannot be transferred to another week of camp. Additional payments (paying in full), are non-refundable and cannot be used as credit toward other weeks or programming. Schedule changes are filled as availability permits. 

System Credits: COMO credits will be shown on your online member account and expire a year after they are issued. 

The COMO understands that sometimes families need help. As a nonprofit, we strive to keep our costs as low as possible and rely on the generosity of our donors to support scholarship expenses. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
If you are requesting financial assistance please visit our financial aid page for more information.

COMO Kids After Care Program Discount: Receive a 10% discount for all COMO after school enrichment programs if the desired program falls on a day in which the child is simultaneously enrolled in COMO Kids using the code "ADDPROGRAM10" when registering. Only applies to program fees.

Discounts for Enrichment Programs: Registrants receive 10% off additional siblings if all children are enrolled in the same enrichment program and session at the same time. Use the code ADDSIBLING10 when registering. Applies to additional registrations only (not applicable to first child’s registration).

Discounts for Child Care: In an effort to make child care accessible to all, families with more than one child enrolled in a tuition-based program, may receive 10% off the lower-priced sibling(s) tuition if all children are enrolled in tuition-based programs at the same time. Use the code ADDSIBLING10 when registering. Applies to additional registrations only.

The COMO also participates in the state's Care4Kids financial aid program for income eligible families. Please call the office at 860-535-2476 if interested.

Camp COMO Day Camp: Register for three weeks or more full weeks of full-day camp and receive a 10% discount. Use promo code: 3WEEKSSUMMER

Drop-in care for unscheduled days is dependent upon space availability in the given program. The Education Director must be contacted and approve the drop-in request prior to registration. Once approved, the parent/guardian may sign-in to their online portal and register for the drop-in day. Payment must be submitted before enrollment is guaranteed. If the child is not already enrolled in child care, all items listed in enrollment policies for child care are required (health forms, authorized pick ups, etc.)

Children must be picked up promptly from child care to avoid a late fee. A penalty of $10 for the first 10 minutes and $1 for each additional minute by the school clock will be added to your bill if a child is picked up late from the program. The appropriate fee will be assessed and charged to the credit card on file. You may not drop off for before care childcare earlier than 7 am. If you are dropping off for the day any earlier than 9 am it will be assumed that your child is attending before care, in which case the appropriate fee will be assessed and charged to the payment method on file.

Tuition is prepaid on a monthly basis. All payments are due 4 days prior to the first of the month of service. Monthly payments for child care programs are averages based upon the year's tuition. All tuition-based programs will require enrollment in automatic billing utilizing Credit Card or EFT drafts. Tuition-based programs are a members-only opportunity.

The Stonington Community Center welcomes sharing of comments on our social media outlets, including Facebook and Instagram; however there are some comments we do not allow:

• Personal attacks of any kind

• Abusive, threatening, or vulgar language

• Inaccurate information

• Conversations that negatively target person(s)

• Political content

• Religious content

• Promotions for other businesses not approved and/or affiliated with the COMO

Please contact our Executive Director at m.haugen@thecomo.org for any matter in which you feel strongly needs attention and would like to discuss further.

Comments that are not allowed, if posted, will be hidden from public view.  Excessive posting of comments not allowed will be blocked.