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Comprehensive Inclusive Developmental Child Care Services
| The Children's Secret Garden |
Early Childhood Professionals Early Childhood Professionals work in partnership with
families and the community to provide the best possible care for your children. All staff
members are required to attend additional training and conferences related to child
development, health, and safety throughout the year.
Child Care Program Information
Hours of Operation
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM / Monday - Friday
Weekly Rates
Infant Room (6 weeks – 12 months) = $155.00
Toddler Room (12 – 24 months) = $145.00
Two-Year-Old and Preschool Rooms = $135.00.
All child care is provided on a full-time basis only.
We provide part time, before and/or after school, or summer care for children in PPEC
services only.
State Assistance (Purchase of Care)
We accept Self Arranged Purchase of Care and Purchase of Care PLUS. Eligibility for
state subsidized child care is determined by Delaware Social Services.
Reimbursement amount is based on financial eligibility and paid directly to the family.
Full payment of our regular weekly rate is required.
We Provide / You Provide
We provide morning snack, afternoon snack, drinks all day, cups, eating utensils, and
either a mat, cot, or crib (depending on age).
You provide lunch (without drinks), seasonal appropriate change of clothing, a crib
sheet and blanket for naps, and a spare sheet and blanket set (in case of accidents).
For Infants, you provide pre-made bottles, baby food, diapers, wipes, a few seasonal
appropriate changes of clothes, and a few sets of “portable” crib sheets and blankets
for nap time and spares.
Waiting List
We maintain a waiting list for all rooms in our child care program.
Our PPEC program has sufficient capacity and no waiting list.
In the event that we do not have an opening at this time for your child, we will be more
than happy to add you to our waiting list. We will need a parent’s name, best daytime
phone number, date of birth of your child, and when you need care to start.
Enrollment
To enroll your child for traditional child care services, we need the following BEFORE he
or she can start.
1. Application: All application paperwork must be returned.
2. Your Child’s Physical: A completed Child Health Assessment form from your
pediatrician, including current immunizations. For children 12 months and older, we
also need a copy of your child’s lead level result, and either a copy of your child’s PPD
test results or a letter from your pediatrician stating that your child does not need the
PPD Skin Test. Your doctor will be able to make this determination based upon your
answers to a questionnaire that is designed to determine whether or not your child is at
risk for having been exposed to Tuberculosis.
3. Deposit: A non-refundable deposit equal to one week’s tuition is required. This
deposit will be applied to your child’s last week of care, provided you have given us a
two-week written notice of your intent to withdraw your child from enrollment.
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