We are currently accepting WAITLIST* applications for our Infant/Toddler and Preschool/Pre-k programs.
Please note, filling out the application does not guarantee enrollment.
PROGRAMS
INFANT AND TODDLER PROGRAM
Our infant/toddler program offers care for 30 families annually with children from ages 6 weeks – 2.5 years old.
Alongside making sure daily needs are met, we offer:
- Research-based Curriculum to assess and document developmental milestones.
- All our teachers are trained specifically in 0-3-year-old child development.
- Provide opportunities for children to explore the outdoor and indoor world through developmentally appropriate activities.
PRE-K PROGRAM
Our year-round preschool and pre-K programs serve over 70 children annually ages 2.5 yrs – 5 yrs old.
We make a significant, positive impact by offering:
- High-quality preschool and pre-K research-based curriculum.
- Nature-infused, project-based, and child-directed learning.
- United Way’s Read to Succeed program model to build academic and social-emotional skills.
- Implement STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
SCHOOL AGE SUMMER PROGRAM
Every summer, KDCDC hosts school-age creative arts camp for children ages 6-11. This camp, which integrates literacy and STEAM activities with arts education, serves as an enriching summer experience where children engage in drama, music, and visual arts. Camp activities include:
- Acting
- Script writing
- Scene and Costume Design
- Singing and Performing
- Sculpting, Painting, and more!
FEE INFORMATION
Fees for child care are determined based on household income.
You may qualify for less than the maximum fee.
We accept state child care certificates and offer a sliding pay scale based on household income.
If you have a child care certificate, it is your responsibility to give a copy of the certificate to the office and to be sure that it is kept current. Before your child can begin, we must have a copy of their certificate or the first week’s tuition must be paid.
If your certificate requires a parent co-pay, it is required that you stay current with your co-pays or you will lose your assistance.
We do not determine if you qualify for a child care certificate. For more information, click here to visit the TDHS website.
To determine if you qualify for less than the maximum fee, proof of income for all adults living in the household must be provided at enrollment and whenever requested. This will be reviewed annually.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility for the income-based sliding scale, you may email [email protected] or call our office at (615) 865-5164.
When starting care a non-refundable $100.00 fee must be paid along with the first week of tuition.
Additional Information for Current Families
Absence of Child:
Tuition must still be paid even if a child is absent or if we are closed for holidays, inclement weather days, or teacher in-service. The only exception is when we close the center for the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Withdrawal of Child from Care:
A minimum two-week written notice MUST be given before withdrawing your child. If a two-week notice is not given, you are still responsible for this amount in tuition payment.
Tuition Due Every Monday:
Payments are due every Monday for the current week’s child care. Your payment will be considered late after 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed the first day the payment is late and then $5.00 per day will be added until account is brought current.
Accounts past due for two weeks for any amount for child care services can be terminated without notice at The King’s Daughters Child Development Center.
Yearly Re-enrollment & Supply Fee:
$75.00 per child or $100.00 per family must be paid by July 15 for continued care into the next year.
Late for Pick-up Fees:
A $10.00 fee will be added to your bill for late pick-up if you have not arrived by closing. 15 minutes after closing, an additional $1.00 per minute will be incurred. If a child is not picked up within the hour, we are asked by TN Licensure to call DHS. Please have back-up plans in place if you are unable to pick-up your child on time.