It is not uncommon for children's education institutions to "run away". Choose your child's early education class carefully and think twice when applying for a card.

In the past two years, the children’s education market has cooled down. The state has strengthened supervision of children’s education institutions. The blindly expanding early childhood education institutions have encountered a crisis of broken capital chains. Many well-known children’s education institutions have declared bankruptcy, and some small institution owners have The phenomenon of "running away" with money is even more common.

Ms. Zhang, who lives in a high-end community in the city center, has been going to early childhood education institutions with other parents every day to hold banners. It turns out that this summer a new two-story children's education institution opened at the bottom of the community. The salesperson claimed that this children's education institution is a listed company registered abroad and has strong funds.

The company focuses on advanced children's education. The teachers it recruits are all professionally qualified children's education experts. It invites foreign teachers to teach authentic American English to children all year round.

Ms. Zhang and other parents were very moved after hearing this and bought their children a "Black Gold Early Childhood Education Class" membership card worth nearly 30,000 yuan. After taking several classes, Ms. Zhang did meet several black “foreign teachers” and felt that this institution was “very powerful.”

When Ms. Zhang took her children to the fourth period class, she found that the door of this institution was closed. Looking through the glass, she saw that the entire store was empty. Only then did everyone realize that they had been deceived. . After searching online, I found that this company had no qualifications and was a "black organization". Membership cards worth tens of thousands of dollars were wasted in this way.

There are many parents like Ms. Zhang who have been defrauded of money by children's institutions when applying for cards. This method of prepaid card application requires parents to recharge in advance. Some merchants do not have any qualifications and use false identities to register and successfully obtain money. Then he will run away with his money. No relevant information could be found after calling the police, and it would be difficult to recover the money lost by the victim.

Usually this card application model is accompanied by many "overlord clauses". The reason is that this prepaid model currently has a large regulatory blind spot. Unscrupulous merchants take advantage of these legal loopholes and lack relevant laws. Support makes it difficult for parents to defend their rights.

1) When there is no balance in the recharge card, you can no longer enjoy membership benefits

Some merchants do not inform parents when applying for the card, and wait until the deposit in the card is used up before informing them that there is no balance. To enjoy the membership price, you need to continue to recharge to use it. When parents raise questions, the merchant will refute on the grounds that the membership card merchant has full right of explanation.

2) After the institution is transferred to another person, the balance will not be refunded and the card cannot be used

Some merchants transfer the educational institution to others without notifying parents, and the new receiver will The membership card service of the previous boss is not recognized, and the balance will not be refunded. If you want to continue taking classes, you need to apply for a new card and recharge it.

3) Membership cards that have not been fully consumed are refused when returning, which increases obstacles

When parents cannot continue to complete the course due to some special reasons, they want to return the card but are rejected by the merchant. , they argue that parents have already enjoyed the package discount and cannot refund or add some obstacles, such as only part of the balance can be refunded.

In response to the chaotic current situation of educational institutions, the state has issued relevant notices:

The state is accelerating the introduction of supervision of prepaid cards. The China Consumers Association reminds parents to be cautious in giving If your child chooses an early education class, you should think twice before applying for a card

1) Understand the company’s qualifications and operating conditions

Before applying for a card for their children, parents need to understand whether the educational institution has professional qualifications and be familiar with the company. Have a comprehensive understanding of the company's operating conditions, and try to choose some educational institutions with big brands and good reputations.

2) Choose short-cycle services when applying for a card

In order to reduce risks, parents can choose some services with low fees and short cycles, and consume them as soon as possible after applying for the card.

3) Carefully inquire about the terms of service

Parents should inquire about the terms of service of the membership card before applying for the card, such as whether it can be refunded, whether it can be transferred to others for use, and the specific usage rules etc. to avoid disputes afterwards.

4) Sign an agreement as a guarantee

Parents should ask the merchant for a specific contract or agreement when applying for a recharge card. Do not trust verbal promises. A formal invoice is required after paying the money.