The Creede Early Learning Center is licensed for children ages 12 months (& walking) through 16 years. During the school year, we serve children ages 12 months (& walking) through five years. During the summer months, elementary aged children are also welcome to attend, assuming we have the space and staff!
Enrollment is on a rolling basis, and is available as space allows. In order to qualify for the Universal Preschool Program and receive 15 hours of free preschool, families must apply during the enrollment periods set by the State.
Enrollment Forms
The following pages are the policies and forms required by the Creede Early Learning Center. We are required by law to keep these forms on file at the CELC for each child in our care. Many of these forms contain information we need to better care for your child(ren). These forms need to be updated each year.
Enrollment
Hours of Operation
The Center hours are generally 8:00am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday (September- May) and 8:00am - 5:00pm (June- August). CELC is closed on the following holidays and for occasional Professional Development Days:
- New Year’s Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Break (follows school district calendar)
- Memorial Day
- Christmas Break (follows school district calendar
- Independence Day
Tuition
We need to know your child’s attendance ahead of time in order to make appropriate arrangements for staff, snacks, and meals. You may contract the full number of days the Center is open, or choose which days work for you and your child(ren). You will be asked to indicate which days of the week your child will be coming via the monthly care calendar provided by the Directors. Monthly calendars must be turned in on time to set your child’s schedule. Care Calendars are due on the 25th of the prior month. Tuition is due on the first of the month.
Multiple Child Discount
The Creede Early Learning Center offers a Discount for multiple children/siblings. Please ask for details.
Drop in Rate
Drop in rate $10.00 per hour and must be pre approved by the Executive Director. Please note: Scheduled children take priority over drop-in children when the Center is operating at capacity.
Enrollment Fee
The Yearly enrollment fee is $25.00 (non-refundable). The enrollment fee and first month tuition is due before the child begins attending the Center.
The fees you pay to the Center make up approximately 1/3 of what it actually costs to provide care for your child(ren). We welcome donations of snack food, toys, money, and your time.