FAQs
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We provide care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
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We are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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We close for major holidays, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (21st-25th), Thanksgiving (26th-27th with an early dismissal on the 25th), Independence Day, Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, and Labor Day.
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Yes, a waitlist is to be expected. Please call us to place your child on the list or check our website for current availability.
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We ask that you provide a change of clothes appropriate for the season. We supply all other essentials, including diapers, formula, and all meals/snacks.
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Fees are income-based or use a sliding scale. We offer full-pay options as well as in-house scholarships; your specific copay will depend on your income.
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You should contact your local Department of Social Services (DSS) to apply for a child care subsidy. We recommend starting the VICCC enrollment process at the same time. Any DSS copays are paid directly to VICCC.
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We use the STREAMin3 education-based curriculum.
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Our day includes arrival (7:00–9:00 am), music, circle time, and outdoor play in the morning. Afternoons include lunch at 11:00 am, rest time (12:00–2:00 pm), and free time/educational activities.
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Yes! We provide weekly music and art programs at no additional cost to families.
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We are not a faith-based organization, though we were founded with the support of diverse faith communities and continue to receive financial support from them.
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We are a licensed child care center and follow all state licensing, background check, and safety protocols. If a child is ill or contagious, they must stay home and may only return with a doctor's note.