320 Corry Street
Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
(937)767-7236
info@childrens-center.com

 
     
  Enrollment
 

Enrollment and Transitioning Process

  Visitation
  Tuition
  Billing


Supported by the United Way


Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

 

ENROLLMENT

Community Children's Center is open to all children from the ages of 18 months through the 3rd grade regardless of ability, race, religion or ethnic background.  Generally, admission is on a first-come basis.  The Center is committed to serving low-income families.  A percentage of the total enrollment capacity is reserved for Title XX recipients as well as other families eligible for tuition scholarship.  The Center maintains a waiting list based on the date order on which notification was received.  Families are notified as soon as space is available in the appropriate program or group.  At times consideration is given to the balancing of gender, age, temperament and ethnicity within a classroom.

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ENROLLMENT AND TRANSITIONING PROCESS

Parents/guardians tour the Center and visit the appropriate program.  The registration packet along with the registration fee of $25.00 is due before the parent/guardian leaves the child for the first time.  A returning family will be charged the full registration fee of $25.00 per child if over 6 months have lapsed between withdrawal and re-enrollment.  The fee will be $10.00 if the time span is less than 6 months.

A minimum of two visits for preschoolers and 3 for toddlers are scheduled before the actual first day of attendance.  At least 1 visit is recommended for the School-Age Program.

  • The first and second visit (for toddlers), at least 1 hour in length, is made by the parent/guardian and the child together.

  • The second or third (for toddlers) visit begins with initial parent/guardian support (minimum of 15 minutes).  The adult family member then tells the child good-bye and leaves for a maximum of 1 hour.  The adult meets with the Director for an orientation.

  • If the teacher or parent/guardian feels that more visits are necessary for a smooth transition, they may be requested and scheduled.

  • School-age children may be excused from the second visit. 

Medical forms for children who have not reached the age of Kindergarten attendance must be updated annually.  The Health and Enrollment Form must be updated annually for all children.

Upon a child transitioning into either the Preschool or School-Age Programs, the parent/guardian will receive a transition letter detailing the choice of classroom based on gender, age, temperament, and ethnicity along with the visiting schedule.  Input from the parent/guardian is welcome.  The current teacher and parent/guardian will sign the transition letter indicating their agreement of the plan.

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VISITATION

Parents/guardians have unlimited access to the Center. Visits are encouraged. The teacher and adult family members decide, according to the child’s needs, the most favorable way for involvement. If a parent/guardian comes into the building not intending to spend time with his/her child, a strong attempt will be made to shelter the child from viewing the loved one, unless the child is comfortable with a brief encounter.  

The Center encourages friends, family members, volunteers, students, and anyone interested to visit.  All prospective personnel and most prospective parent/guardians tour the building and grounds and spend time observing in classrooms.  Appointments can be made or visitors may stop at the front desk for inquiries.  The Center is a non-smoking facility.

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TUITION   (Effective July 1, 2010)

There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee.

Toddler Monthly
5 Full Days $785

Full Day Program closes at 5:30pm
Late Program hours: 5:30pm - 6:00pm (additional fees apply - see below)

 

 

Toddler Monthly
5 Full Days $665
5 Half Days $520
4 Full Days $640
4 Half Days $450
3 Full Days $555
3 Half Days $380
2 Full Days $410
Full Day Program closes at 5:30pm
Late Program hours: 5:30pm - 6:00pm (additional fees apply - see below)
 
Preschool / Kindergarten Monthly
5 Full Days $545
5 Half Days (AM) $400
5 Half Days (PM) $370
4 Full Days $500
4 Half Days (AM) $355
4 Half Days (PM) $330
3 Full Days $435
3 Half Days (AM) $310
3 Half Days (PM) $260
2 Full Days $320
2 Half Days (AM) $235
2 Half Days (PM) $185
AM program hours: 7:00am - 12:30pm
PM program hours: 12:30pm - 5:30pm

Full Day Program closes at 5:30pm
Late Program hours: 5:30pm - 6:00pm (additional fees apply - see below)

 
School Age Monthly
5 Days - School Year $365
4 Days - School Year $335
3 Days - School Year $310
2 Days - School Year $225
School Age Summer Monthly
5 Days - Summer Only $520
4 Days - Summer Only $470
3 Days - Summer Only $425
2 Days - Summer Only $325
 
Registration Fee: $25 non-refundable
Activity Fee: $25 per year; assessed in June for school age children
Late Program (5:30 - 6:00): $30 per month
Occasional Care: Pre-arranged additional care is $4.00 per hour
Late Fees: After 5:30pm the fee is $2 every five minutes per child.
After 6:00pm the fee is $10 every five minutes per child.
When more than one child from a family is enrolled, there is a 10% reduction of the least expensive slot.

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BILLING via PayPal

In addition to the traditional methods of paying, the Children's Centre is now able to offer online payments through PayPal. This is a safe and easy option for you to pay your account using your credit card, direct withdrawal or your PayPal account. The Children's Center will never see any of your financial information, and all transactions are security encrypted.

If you would like to proceed with an online payment, please click on the 'Donate' button below.

 

 

     
 

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