In accordance with the licensing requirements of the Department of Social and Health Services, the childcare program serves children between the ages of four weeks to 6 years of age. 

• Infant/Toddler Child Care: (4 weeks-36 months): A safe, nurturing environment for children ages 4 weeks to 36 months. Educational toys and enrichment activities, music, arts and crafts are provided throughout the day. Children will have appropriate time for naps and rest.  
  
  
• Preschool plus Child Care: (3-6 years): Full or part-day child care with a preschool experience for children ages 3-6 years. The program includes breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. Arts, crafts and games will be provided. Preshcool is held for two and a half hours Monday through Thursday.

2012-2013 Fee Schedule
Rates shown are monthly. Our program does not have hourly rates.

Type of Care	Part-Day Rate/Month**	Full-Day Rate/Month*
Infant (4 wks-11 mos)	$440	$775
Toddler (12-36 mos)	$395	$675
Preschool Plus Childcare (3-6 years)***	$375	$600

* Full-day rate applies to children in care available any time during our hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

** Part-day rate applies to children in care up to 25 hours per week.

*** Preschool program is held for 2.5 hours per day, Monday through Thursday

Enrollment Procedure
Contact the Central Valley Early Childhood Program Office at 228-5810 or stop by the Early Learning Center at 10304 E. Ninth Avenue for up-to-date enrollment information. All forms and registration fees must be completed and on file before a child may attend. The child care registration packet consists of the following forms: 

• Enrollment Form: Family information, emergency contacts, insurance information
• Health and Developmental History
• Certificate of Immunization: Must be complete and up to date before child may start or exemption must be signed
• USDA Enrollment Form: For breakfast, lunch and snack reimbursement
• Parent Agreement: Indicating the parent understands the discipline policy, agrees to emergency medical assistance, etc. 
• Discipline Guidance Policy: Outlining procedures for disciplinary action
• Emergency Form

It is important for the program to have current information on each child to help provide a quality experience and appropriate care for the child, physically, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. All information is kept confidential.    

A registration fee of $50 per child for all child care programs, not to exceed $100 per family, is payable upon registration for the program. This fee is non refundable and must be paid before any child can receive services.