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Profeco Issues Detailed Safety and Pricing Checklist for Summer Courses

The consumer agency’s checklist highlights facility inspections paired with clear pricing to help parents avoid hidden costs.

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Overview

  • Profeco’s new guidance advises parents to visit summer course sites in person to assess hygiene, safety protocols and staff training before enrollment.
  • Parents are encouraged to verify exactly what the course fee covers, including materials, transportation and meals, and to inquire about extra charges for outings or additional activities.
  • The checklist instructs families to review internal regulations to understand participant rights, rules and obligations and to confirm that promotional materials match actual services.
  • It recommends confirming the availability of medical emergency equipment and trained staff and storing contact numbers for rapid assistance.
  • Profeco reminds consumers to ask about cancellation penalties and reimbursement policies and offers complaint channels via phone, email and ODECO offices.