Prices for Child Care
Child care tuition prices are set to provide the best early childhood experience for your child. I strive to provide a warm and caring home learning environment for your child and to build a strong relationship with your family. This quality of child care isn't cheap, but as the saying goes: “You get what you pay for.”
Current Child Care Prices
Prices for child care are based on your child's age and the child care schedule listed on your contract. The current Fee Schedule will be distributed to prospective families during their interview and tour. Updated copies are distributed to enrolled families annually.
Prices for Child Care During Absences
Program costs remain fixed even when a child is not in attendance. Parents are responsible for the full tuition price as contracted when a child is absent. Extended absences for maternity leave, layoff, etc, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Our Child Care Prices are Inclusive
Many child care programs try to save money by passing costs on to their enrolled families through added costs or decreased benefits. I don't like being "nickeled and dimed to death" so I won't do it to you; my child care prices are all-inclusive.
Current Prices Include Meals
Prices for child care include a delicious, nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack each day, all at no extra charge to you! I serve fresh, healthy foods including in-season produce, whole wheat and whole grain baked goods, and organic products whenever possible.
We Provide Infant Supplies
Our child care prices include baby wipes for diaper changes, wiping hands and faces, etc. We also provide iron fortified formula and homemade or organic baby food for infants until they're ready to eat with the "big kids." You're welcome to send wipes, formula, or baby food if you prefer.
Laundry Service is Included
Some child care programs send childrens' bedding home every Friday for parents to launder over the weekend; I know how busy your weekends are so this service is included at no extra charge to you! In addition, if your child keeps a special blanket or stuffed animal here I will wash it along with your child's bedding.
No Charge for Curricululm Supplies
Prices for child care include everything your child needs for learning! Some programs purchase mass-produced curriculum plans and charge parents extra to cover the cost. My curriculum revolves around child-led, teacher-supported free play which is the best way children learn. I may ask for donations of common household items such as paper towel rolls, tissue boxes, collage materials and the like, but you are never charged for curriculum materials!
Child Care Prices Cover Outdoor Gear
I want to make sure children have everything they need to be comfortable outside, so our child care prices include outdoor gear! Each child is provided winter gear consisting of a water resistant snowsuit, balaclava hat, waterproof gloves and insulated boots, all rated for -25° or lower. In the spring and fall they each have a waterproof rain suit and waterproof boots to help keep them dry. For fun in the summer sun they each are provided a SPF 50 shirt-and-short swimsuit for water play and a broad-brimmed sun hat for everyday wear.
