Eligibility
The preschool classes enroll children between 18 months to 4.11 years of age at entrance, who are not yet kindergarten eligible. None of our classrooms require children to be toilet trained (as this is viewed as a developmental process that occurs in partnership with families). All Center classrooms are inclusive and reflect the wide diversity of today's families. The primary criterion of eligibility is the child’s emotional readiness to be separated from his/her parents and the parents’ willingness to share the care of the child with the Child Development Center staff.
Classroom Options / Ratios
Toddlers (18-24 months)
Morning Program: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Extended Day Program: Not Available
Preschool
Morning Program: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Room 1&2), 8:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (Rooms
4 & 5)
Extended Day Program: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Rooms 4 & 5 only)
*Early care starting at 7:45 a.m. is available only for students with classes during those times or staff working on campus. The extended day program in the preschool classrooms includes flexible pick-up beginning at 2:30 p.m. The extended day program is available only for students with classes during those times or staff working on campus.
- Room #3:Toddler (18-24 months). 12 children w/3 staff (1:4 ratio). This room provides our youngest children what is often their first group experience. Focus is given to developing quality relationships through consistent routines, as children master self-help and social-interaction skills. Morning programming only.
- Room #1: Two-Year-Olds (24-30 months). 15 children w/3 staff (1:5 ratio). Children engage in developmentally appropriate learning experiences across a variety of interest centers. Morning programming only; lunch option available until 12:00 p.m. for students in class during those times.
- Room #2: Young Preschool (2.7 – 3.4 years). 18 children w/3 staff (1:6 ratio). Children engage in developmentally appropriate learning experiences across a variety of interest centers. Morning or extended day options available.
- Rooms #4 and #5: Preschool (3.5 - 4 years and 11 months): 22 children w/3 staff (1:8 ratio). This class provides the preschool child a developmentally appropriate early learning experience, serving as the foundation for a successful transition to kindergarten or a final year in preschool. Morning or extended day options available.
If you are interested in applying for the Fall semester, the center's application becomes active on May 1st. If you are interested in applying for the Spring semester, the application becomes active on November 1st. If the link is not active, the center is no longer accepting applications for that current semester.
Sample Routine of the Day
Snack Menu (rotates every 4 weeks)
Tuition
- Current Tuition Fees
Admission Policy
Admission is open to all children 18 months to 4 years and 11 months 4.11 of age regardless of race, creed, color, ability or national origin. Children of students, faculty/staff and community may be enrolled 2 to 5 days per week for either the morning or morning with extended-day session (extended-day programming not available in the toddler or 2 year old classrooms). As a campus-based child development program, priority enrollment and discounted tuition are provided to student families (enrolled in 6 or more units).
In order to be admitted, children must present an immunization record, signed/stamped by a physician or other medical professional, which shows that all currently required immunizations have been received. Physical exam forms do not meet this requirement. A number of additional forms required by Community Care Licensing must be completed prior to a child’s actual attendance in the classroom.
The online application is available on the website, May 1 for fall, November 1 for spring and during the first few weeks of each semester. All incoming applications are dated and assigned a number in the order received. They are assigned a priority ranking based on student status and application date. Continuing children are given priority for enrollment, but are asked to submit scheduling requests each semester. A new application is needed each semester for those who are put on the wait-list as the list does not carry over to the following term.
Once admitted, children must present an immunization record, signed/stamped by a physician or other medical professional, which shows that all currently required immunizations have been received. (Physical exam forms do not meet this requirement). A number of additional forms required by Community Care Licensing must be completed prior to a child’s actual attendance in the classroom.
