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Program Operation and Hours

The CDC begins operations on the Friday prior to the first day of classes at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters -- and -- on the first day of classes for the Summer session -- through the last day of final exams.

The CDC is closed on all official University holidays and semester breaks.

The CDC is open from 7:15 am to 5:15 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7:15 am to 12:45 pm, Friday

Admission Request Form

Any student, faculty, or staff member wishing to enroll his child in the Child Development Center must apply at the Center located at 160 East Lewis on the University campus. Inquiries may be made by mail (Post Office Box 4-3488 ULL, 70504) or telephone (337-482-5739) or e-mail (sbm9380@louisiana.edu). Please complete the “admission request” and your child will be placed on the CDC waiting list. The CDC pledges to assist each family as soon as permissible.

Admission Policies

Children between the ages of twelve months through six years of age may be admitted into the program as stated by State Law. The CDC provides space for children in compliance with all Rules and Regulations Governing Minimum Requirements for License of all Louisiana Child Care Centers as required by the Louisiana Division of Licensing and Certification-Class A. Children are enrolled in the CDC in the order in which “admission request” are received. When space is not available the name of the parent, phone number, and child’s date of birth are secured and placed on a waiting list to be served on the basis of available space. Again priority ranking is applied by the following two waiting list rankings: Students and Faculty/Staff.

Parents as Partners

Parents are the first and most important teachers of their children and as such are encouraged to participate fully in their preschool experience and early education. Parents and schools who work together and share common goals create a community in which children feel valued and significant. We strive to create and maintain a community of this kind by encouraging parents to participate in the program in any way that is comfortable and manageable for their family. Parents are welcomed to visit the program at any time. Parents may also become involved by sharing their talents, being a guest reader, volunteering your free time as a helper, or donating items. Parent workshops are also offered throughout the academic year and attendance is encouraged. These workshops are planned to help parents deal with the many issues facing families today.

Our goal is to include parents in the program in whatever way works best for each family. Some families are able to spend time in the classroom helping with various activities and tasks; others are more able to contribute resources, preparing materials, etc. There is no limit to the possibilities! Some of the highlights of our parent –school relations also include:

Parent Resource Room

The center has an extensive resource library and welcomes opportunity to share it with families to assist them with parenting issues. The administrative staff has extensive community resources available to assist in many areas of need. The administrative staff is available at any time to assist you in any need that may arise

Parent Committees/Host Members

Host Parents and committee members provide an opportunity for parents to give input and is an important link between University administration, Center administration, and programming. Host Parents and Special Event Committees aid in planning special programs such as International Family Day, Intergenerational Day, Week of Young Child, and other holiday type activities.

Fee Structures

Registration Fees

A registration fee of - Students: $30.00 (thirty) per child and Faculty/Staff: $35.00 (thirty-five) per child is charged one time (upon enrollment of the child into the Center) and is not refundable.

Supply Fee

A supply fee of - Students: $20.00 (twenty) per child and Faculty/Staff: $25.00 (thirty-five) per child per Fall and Spring semesters will be charged. The fee is to be paid upon entry into the program for new students and with the first month’s tuition of the Fall/Spring semesters thereafter.

Continual Pre-Registration Fee

A retainer of $25.00 per family is assessed at the end of each semester for each child’s continued enrollment. At the beginning of the following semester the retainer is applied to the month’s tuition. If enrollment changes are in order the parent must notify the Director no later than two weeks prior to the Center’s reopening if a refund is desired. If notification is not made prior to the deadline the retainer is not refunded. There will be no exceptions.

Tuition

The fees charged by the CDC are based on a budget approved by the Chief Administrator of the Center. The rate is designed to ensure the solvent operation of the Center in its capacity as a non-profit, tax exempt agency

Student Fees

A fee of $18.25 per child per day will be charged for those children enrolled in the enter for five days per week.

A fee of $19.25 per child per day will be charged for those children enrolled in the Center on a MWF or TR schedule.

A fee of $17.50 per child per day will be charged for the second or third child from the same family who are enrolled for five days per week or on a MWF or TR schedule.

Faculty – Staff Fees

A fee of $22.50 per child per day will be charged for those children enrolled in the Center for five days per week.

A fee of $22.75 per child per day will be charged for those children enrolled in the Center on a MWF or TR schedule.

A fee of $21.25 per child per day will be charged for second and third child from the same family who are enrolled for five days per week or on a MWF or TR schedule.

Calendar of Events

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Document last revised Tuesday, November 27, 2007 10:35 AM © Copyright 2005 by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Child Development Center · 160 East Lewis
P.O. Box 43488, Lafayette, LA 70504-3488, USA
Phone: 337/482-5739 · E-mail: sbm9380@louisiana.edu