FAQS & Important Information
Parent participation is required & it’s our goal to provide parents the opportunity to be your child’s best teacher and strongest advocate for their learning. Family members can bring your children, just please provide notice to the group leader.
HOW MEMBERSHIP DONATION COSTS WORKS?
As a nonprofit organization, we rely on membership donations and community partners to keep Ocean State Kids thriving! We strive to keep weekly costs affordable, averaging $7–$19 per week, depending on the Membership Donation plan you choose.
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:
SEASONAL (Most Popular): Most of our programs run on a seasonal basis, and the most common Membership Donation is the Seasonal Membership, which is billed every 14 weeks.
MONTHLY: For families who prefer flexibility or are unable to commit long-term, we offer a Monthly Membership option to accommodate your dynamic needs.
YEARLY: Our Yearly Membership is available at a discounted rate, averaging about $7 per week. This option is perfect for families who are committed to Ocean State Kids and envision a long-term future with us.
ALL ACCESS PASS: This option is for families that are full-timers! Allows your family to visit any group, any day of the week. Approximately $5 per week billed annually.
SET COST: Some programs may have a fixed cost due to partnerships with specific locations that require a strategic budget. Details about what’s included in the Membership Cost will be provided during enrollment.
For more details, including our refund policies, please refer to our FAQs.
Terms and Conditions
Membership & Processing Fees
A 2.9% processing fee will be added at checkout to cover the cost of online payment processing.
Membership Renewal: Memberships will automatically renew unless canceled before the renewal date. You can cancel your membership in the YOUR ACCOUNT tab of the Spaces by WIX app or by emailing marial@oceanstatekids.com. Refund policy applies.
Refund Policy
Refunds are issued according to the following guidelines:
Monthly Plans: Non-refundable.
Seasonal Plans: Full refunds are available within 7 days of the program start date or within 7 days before or after a recurring payment. Refunds will not be issued outside of these guidelines.
Yearly Memberships: Full refunds are available within 7 days of the initial payment or most recent recurring payment. Prorated refunds are available at any time and calculated at $5.00 per remaining week of the program.
All Access Pass: Full refunds are available within 7 days of the initial payment or most recent recurring payment. Prorated refunds are available at any time and calculated at $10.00 per remaining week of your yearly all-access membership.
Program Adjustments
Group Leader Resignation: If a group leader resigns from their volunteer role and a replacement cannot be found, prorated refunds will be issued based on the remaining weeks of your membership.
Group Transfers: If you are a current group member and wish to transfer to a different group, requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
We understand that every child’s learning is different, so this program embraces the ‘learn at your own pace’ mentality. If at anytime your child finds interest in something, don’t pull them away. If they find little interest in something, feel free to explore something else. Let them lead the way.
We curate activities in advance, so you have the ability customize it in your own way to fit your child’s age or special needs. You will be able to review the Daily Agendas on the mobile app.
You have a designated group leader but these programs are a team effort. Please offer help setting up, and breaking down to make the day easier!
Please come prepared for the weather. If you want a better understanding on how to dress for winter, browse our Winter Clothing Recommendations.
Photographers will be periodically be taking photos of our programs. These photos help us build awareness for participation, but also support fundraising efforts. We understand that not all families want their children’s face on marketing materials. Photo use in public domain will be on a request basis.
We will still be meeting outdoors on rainy days, so please dress accordingly. Hard climates we will arrange for indoor options.
You have access to our library of worksheets. If you wish to download, print, and bring with you, we encourage your to do so!
Your group leader will be equipped with a basic First Aid kit to treat any boo-boos or small injuries. Parent participation is required to secure safety for their own children. Ocean State Kids does hold a liability insurance policy in the case of any unforeseen accidents or injuries.
If your program has a day that involves animals, please be cognizant of your child's own safety.
It's the group leaders choice to cancel the day. If this occurs, an extra day will be added to the agenda, or a parent can step in to volunteer as the group leader for the day!
Monthly Plans: Non-refundable.
Seasonal Memberships: Full refunds are available within 7 days of the program start date or within 7 days before or after a recurring payment. Refunds will not be issued outside of these guidelines.
Yearly Memberships: Full refunds are available within 7 days of the initial payment or most recent recurring payment. Prorated refunds are available at any time and calculated at $5.00 per remaining week of the program.
All Access Pass: Full refunds are available within 7 days of the initial payment or most recent recurring payment. Prorated refunds are available at any time and calculated at $10.00 per remaining week of your yearly all-access membership.
You can cancel your program membership by visiting, https://www.oceanstatekids.com/parentportal and clicking on My Membership in the Parent Portal Profile dropdown menu.
OR, You can cancel your membership in the YOUR ACCOUNT tab of the Spaces by WIX app or by emailing marial@oceanstatekids.com. Refund policy applies.
You can download the mobile app directly to your phone here.
If you registered for a program and don't have access to certain areas of the Parent Portal, please contact marial@oceanstatekids.com or text (401)-443-9096 for assistance.
If you discover an issue with the Google Calendar for your groups snack rotation, please contact marial@oceanstatekids.com.