ECLC Programs and Fees

Programs

Infant/Toddler

Our infant/toddler program follows the principal of “educaring” where a homelike atmosphere; nurturing, caring, responsive adults; small staff-child ratio; and a team approach with parents are used to give infants and toddlers optimum opportunity for growth and development.

We see your infant or toddler as an individual who needs to be cared for with regard to his/her special temperament and that his/her emotional and physical needs should take precedence over schedule and order. Parents and their expressions of parental concern are important and always welcome.

In our infant room we allow for the free movement of children by not using any containers (swings, bouncers, etc) that would restrict a child’s movement.

Preschooler

Young children learn through play. Play is the child’s way of exploring the world, themselves, and others. In early childhood our goal is to give children a positive disposition for learning. We provide opportunities to succeed each day, developing the positive attitude and self-confidence that will follow them through life. This is done through a learning center approach with activities and experiences that are structured and unstructured, quiet and active, and individual and group. All are geared to promote intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative development.

How do I enroll my child?

First, you will need to fill out an application to let us know you are interested in enrolling your child. You can do this by emailing the application form found here or coming into the center, getting a tour, and filling out one in person. After your application is received, if we have openings we will begin the enrollment process. If we do not have openings, you will be placed on our waitlist until a position opens. When we work down our waitlist, priority is first given to Casper College, University of Wyoming, or UND students, then staff of these colleges. If openings still remain, we will fill those spots with community children based on the date the waitlist application was received.

Daily Fees

Partial day (less than 5 hours)

• Ages 0-23 months = $27
• Ages 2-3 years = $24
• Ages 4-5 years = $23
• Age 6 years = $22

Full Day (5 or more hours)

• Ages 0-23 months = $41
• Ages 2-3 years = $37
• Ages 4-6 years = $35

Food Programs

We believe that children should be exposed to a wide range of different foods to help develop their palates. As such, we participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program providing breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack to all children in attendance during those times at no additional cost to families. We do make substitutions for children who have food allergies, or intolerances with a substitution form filled out by a medical professional.

Infants

Our center will provide baby food and one type of formula that may be used with your consent. You may also bring in your own formula, breast milk, or baby food in labeled containers. The staff will monitor and record the food and liquid intake of each infant on Brightwheel.

Toddler and Preschool

The toddler and preschool children will eat breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack in family groups with a teacher at each table. We will be emphasizing self-help skills (pouring own milk, serving themselves from the serving bowl, cleaning up etc.), manners, and conversation skills. The children will be encouraged to try everything and not take more than they can eat. Mealtime is an important component of our curriculum. A non-sectarian “Thank you for our food” will be said before eating.

*** Weekly menus will be posted.

Lunch, morning and afternoon snacks are provided at NO additional cost to the family. We participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.