Program FAQs

How do I register for Girls Inc.?

All girls ages five (5 and enrolled in Kindergarten) through eighteen (18) are invited to participate in Girls Incorporated activities. A  membership form must be completed and fees paid, before a girl may participate.

How does a membership work?

Annual memberships are on a self-determined sliding fee schedule beginning at $55/year.  As an example, a membership that is purchased in October is valid through the next October. 

Do you offer Scholarships?

Yes. If you are in need of financial assistance, please see the Program Director for a scholarship application.  Proof of income will also be needed.

What if there is a short-term financial hardship?

Payment arrangements will always be considered. We ask only that you make the effort to communicate with us and to keep our program staff informed of your situation.

Is there a penalty fee for picking-up my daughter after closing?

Yes, Girls Incorporated schedules staff to be available only during normal operating hours. If staff are required to stay after hours a penalty fee will be assessed. See the late policy for more information.

Can my child bring a friend who is not a member?

Yes. Girls Inc. is always happy to have visitors at our center. A potential member is welcome to visit the center for a day before joining the membership.  A parent or legal guardian must complete a registration and permission form in advance.

How is my child expected to behave?

In order for Girls Incorporated to be a community, each girl must be aware of her responsibilities and the consequences of her actions - both for herself and for others.  For more information, see the Behavior Contract.

What are the consequences if she misbehaves?

At Girls Incorporated an emphasis is placed on fair discipline, acknowledging positive actions, and defining clear limits. An important part of growth is learning from mistakes and discussing them, as well as taking corrective action. This may result in a conference with a staff person. Continued violations could result in suspension or expulsion from the program.

Will I be notified if my daughter is having difficulties?

The staff is accessible for scheduled conferences to discuss the needs of your daughter and we encourage parental involvement at the centers. Staff may request a parent conference in the event of a serious violation or if your child is having constant behavioral problems. If the executive staff concludes that the member's behavior is destructive, or that the member's presence in the center infringes on the rights of other members, membership may be terminated at the discretion of the Program Director.

What should she wear?

All clothing should fit properly and be appropriate for the activity in which your daughter is involved in. All caps, sweaters, coats, and other personal items should be clearly marked with your child's name. Shoes must be worn at all times except during swimming. Closed-toe shoes are preferred and sometimes required depending on the activity plan for the day.

Can she attend if she is sick?

Please keep your daughter at home if she has a fever, strep throat, severe cough, diarrhea, rash, pink eye, lice, skin infections, or a contagious illness. With so many girls through our doors each day, the chance for illness to spread is high if it is not handled properly.

How is it handled if she gets sick while at the center?

If your daughter becomes ill at the Center, or shows signs of having a contagious illness (i.e. Chicken Pox, Mumps, Measles), you will be called to pick her up immediately. Girls Incorporated has a 24-hour sickness policy stating that if your daughter is sent home ill, she will not be permitted to return to Girls Incorporated for 24 hours, unless accompanied by a doctor's note. Parents are expected to provide Girls Incorporated with a "30-minute pick up" contact - an individual able to retrieve your daughter within 30 minutes in case of an emergency.

What if my child needs medication?

Girls Incorporated is a Well-Child Care Facility. Girls Incorporated staff can administer medication to any child provided that written notification is given to the Program Director ahead of time with instructions on the amount and time medications are to be given. Only prescribed medication(s) in the original container with your daughters name and medical information will be given and only according to the directions prescribed by the doctor. It is the responsibility of the parent to pick up any unused medication within 30 days or the medication will be discarded.

What about lice?

We enforce a "no nit" policy regarding head lice. To monitor this, we check for head lice regularly. Should your daughter have nits, you will be called to pick her up immediately.

What if my daughter gets injured at the center?

Minor injuries will be tended to at the Center by administering basic First Aid. Accident reports will be completed for our records and a copy will be provided to you. If it appears that your daughter might need medical attention, we will contact 911 and you. Updated residential, business, and emergency contact telephone numbers are essential for prompt emergency communication.

For summer programs, should my daughter bring her lunch?

Your child can bring a lunch (packed for room-temperature storage) whenever she is at the center or on a field trip during lunch hours.

Does Girls Incorporated provide a snack?

Yes. We provide a healthy snack to all girls every afternoon but this should not be considered in place of an actual meal.

What if my daughter has food allergies?

Girls Incorporated asks that parents list any known food allergies on the enrollment form prior to a girl starting at the Center. We will make a healthy alternative that meets your child's dietary needs.

What if there is a weather emergency during center hours?

When local schools close due to hazardous weather conditions, Girls Incorporated will also close. If hazardous weather conditions occur during program hours, girls will follow our emergency procedures.

What if my daughter needs to use the phone while at the center?

The telephone at the center is for business and emergencies only. Girls will only be allowed to place and receive calls in an emergency.

Is Girls Incorporated responsible for my daughter's belongings?

Girls Inc. is not responsible for any items that are lost, misplaced or damaged. Personal belongings such as toys, games, and electronic devices (i.e. DS, ipods, cell phones, etc) should not be brought to the center. Children are responsible for their own property. Lost and found articles are disposed of every three months. Please mark your child's possessions with her/his name. This helps us in returning lost articles. We ask that valuable items be left at home.

Is transportation available from area schools to the center?

We provide walking transportation from Fairview Elementary School, and work in conjunction with MCCSC and Boys and Girls Club to provide bus transportation per our Transportation Schedule. Girls are expected to follow the same standards of conduct as when at our facility.  Failure to follow Girls Inc. guidelines may result in suspension or termination of transportation privileges from Girls Inc. designated vehicles.

How do I make sure that program staff is aware of when my daughter arrives at the center?

All members are responsible for observing the sign-in/sign-out process. All girls, upon arriving at the Center, are required to check-in at the front desk.

Can I drop my daughter off without entering the center?

We prefer parents to escort their daughter into the Center to ensure she enters the building and checks in as required. Girls Incorporated is not liable for girls who are dropped off and do not check in.

How do I check my daughter out?

Parents or designated persons must sign out members at the front desk when leaving the facility. Check-out time is recorded and authorized signatures are secured for our records. Members who leave the premises without permission will be suspended.

Can anyone check my daughter out?

No. Only those individuals listed on the application may pick your child up. Proof of identification is required in order to release your child.

Is it OK if my daughter doesn’t attend every day?

Yes. Our classes are structured so that if she comes on the same day each week, she will get the most out of our programs. She does not have to attend every day. Check out our schedule for classes offered on each day.

Is Girls Inc. open for early release days?

Usually. If the day in question is an MCCSC district-wide early release day, we will open when school lets out. Please call to us to verify whether we will open early and at what time.  Please also see our Full/Half Day Programs page for more information.

Is Girls Inc. open for MCCSC non-student days and holiday breaks?

There are days that Girls Inc. will be open when MCCSC is not.  Please see Full/Half Day Programs page and Day Camps page for more information.

Do the girls go on field trips?

Yes: The parent or legal guardian must complete the permission slip included in the registration form. Field trips requiring fees must be paid in advance. There are no refunds on field trips, unless the trip is cancelled by the agency. Parents may not drop off or pick up their daughters at a field trip site. All girls return to the center via Girls Incorporated designated transportation. Field trips are a privilege at Girls Incorporated. Inappropriate behavior of a member may result in the immediate suspension of her field trip privileges.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Erin Policinski, Program Director, at epolicinski@monroe.girls-inc.org or 812-336-7313.