School Year & Summer Camp Rates
Summer Camp Rates | Miscellaneous Fees
SCHOOL YEAR RATES - Effective March 5, 2012:
REGISTRATION FEE – $100 per child
This annual fee is due at the initial time of enrollment and again each year for the upcoming school year. The registration fee is the first step in the registration process and it is not refundable. A full one-week notice, or payment of one-week’s additional tuition fee, is required when a child withdraws from any program at the CDC.
BOOK / SUPPLY FEE
This fee is due at the time of enrollment and again each year for children enrolled for the following fall. These fees are not refundable after their designated due dates, nor is there reimbursement of any materials should the child withdraw before the end of the school year. Payment completes the second and final stage of the registration process and secures your child’s space in our program for the following school year.
| 6 wks-K4 Classes: | $100 |
| K5 Classes: | $150 |
| Elementary: | n/a |
WEEKLY TUITION RATES - FULL DAYCARE PROGRAM
This is a weekly fee for children enrolled in the Full Daycare program at the CDC. These children may attend anytime during regular operating hours from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. This price includes the learning program, snacks and lunch. Breakfast is optional and is offered for an additional weekly fee. There will be no reduction in fees for absences, holidays or closings due to bad weather conditions.
| 6 weeks - 18 months: | $139 per week |
| 18 months - 2 1/2 years: | $124 per week |
| 2 1/2 years through 3 years: | $108 per week |
| 4 years through K5: | $105 per week |
***We offer a $10 per child sibling discount for the second or third child in a family for all programs at the CDC
WEEKLY TUITION RATES – KINDERGARTEN 8:00-2:30 PROGRAM (School Year Only)
This is a weekly fee for children enrolled in only the Kindergarten program. The price includes morning snack and lunch. The CDC observes the Barton Academy cutoff date for student placement in our K3, K4 and K5 classes.
| K3, K4 or K5 Classes 8:00-2:30: $82 per week |
WEEKLY TUITION RATES - BEFORE and/or AFTER SCHOOL CARE
This fee is for children enrolled in our Before and/or After School Care program. Care is provided for children entering K5 through fifth grade. Transportation to and from Council Traditional, Faith Academy, Allentown, Semmes and Orchard Elementary Schools is included.
| Before School Only: | $30 per week |
| After School Only: | $51 per week |
| Before and After School: | $60 per week |
| Drop In (If Not Enrolled): | $30 1st child per day; $28 2nd child per day |
| Christmas, Spring Break: | $105 per week (4/5 days) |
| Full Day (Holidays, etc…): | $15 extra per day + regular weekly fee |
| Early Dismissal: | $2 extra per hour + regular weekly fee |
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SUMMER CAMP RATES (5 year olds through 5th Graders)
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FEE - $30 per child
This fee is charged for children who will ONLY be attending the Summer Camp program. This is for 5-year-olds through 5th graders. The registration fee is due at the time of enrollment and is not refundable.
SUMMER ACTIVITY FEE - 3 Year Old through Elementary Classes - $40
This is a one-time, non-refundable fee to cover supplies and activities during Summer Camp.
SUMMER WEEKLY TUITION RATES – FULL DAYCARE
Same as listed above for full daycare, with the exception of Elementary Summer Camp classes
| Elementary Classes: | $110 per week (field trips included) |
SUMMER WEEKLY TUITION RATES – PART-TIME PROGRAM
This is a weekly fee for children from 3-years-old up through Elementary who are enrolled in the partial week summer program. Days may not be changed or substituted from week to week.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
| K3 through K5: | $55 per week | |
| Elementary: | $58 per week |
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
| K3 through K5: | $77 per week | |
| Elementary: | $80 per week |
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MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Late Payment Fee:
Tuition payments are due in advance on Friday for the upcoming week. A grace period extends through Wednesday of the week that is due. Late payment fees of $10 per day are assessed on accounts not paid by 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Accepted methods of payment include cash, check, money order, debit card or credit card. A 1% transaction fee is charged when using a debit or credit card. A weekly checking account debit is also offered for no additional fee.
Late Pick Up Fee:
The center closes at 6:00 each evening. A late pick up fee of $10 is charged during the first 5 minutes after closing. There is an additional $1 per minute charged after 6:05 p.m.
Returned Check Fee:
There is a $30 service fee charged on any returned check. After the second check has been returned for Non Sufficient Funds, all payments must be made by cash, cashier’s check, money order, credit or debit card.
Vacations/Absences:
There is no reduction in fee for absences, holidays or closings due to bad weather conditions. After attending the CDC year-round for twelve months, each child enrolled in the daycare program will be allowed two weeks of vacation without paying. Children who do not attend during the summer do not qualify for vacation. Vacations must be taken on a full-week, Monday through Friday basis, and they run on a calendar year. Unused vacation at the end of the calendar year will not carry over.
Leaves of Absence:
The following are conditions when leaves of absence may be granted. No fee will be charged to hold the child’s space during these periods, but annual vacation must be forfeited, and NO COMBINATION of the following may be used:
- Up to 4 weeks during the summer for non-custodial parental leave (court documentation required)
- Up to 6 weeks following sibling’s birth for children of parents who are off due to maternity leave
- Up to 12 weeks during the summer for teachers, college students or other 9-month employees