Child Development Center

Attention Students: Open Enrollment Information
The Child Development Center will be having open enrollment FOR STUDENTS ONLY starting August 6th, 2007 starting at 7am. Students needing care will be asked to fill out a one page enrollment application and we will do the best we can to accommodate schedules based on availability in part and full-time classrooms for children 6 weeks to 6 years. Students MUST attach proof of registration to be considered during this open enrollment period. We will also have evening care availability. Prices are as follows:

• Children 6 weeks up to 3 yrs.: $5 (WNC Student) or $7 (Non-Student)
• Children 3 and up: $4 (WNC Student) or $6 (Non-student)

Download the Open Enrollment Application

Choosing the Right Child Care
When it comes to your child's development, nothing is more important than quality, loving care. WNC recognized a need for quality child care for its students and the community. That's why the college founded the Child Development Center, with the resources of the college's Early Childhood Education program.

Age Appropriate Classes
At the Child Development Center, learning is fun! Infants and toddlers are encouraged in developmental and social skills, while older children experience dance, music, books, science, dramatic play, art and computers. Classes are structured around groups of children who have reached the same age and developmental accomplishments. Parents find the center to be a resource they can turn to for insight into their child's development and behavior.

Age Appropriate Playgrounds
The Child Development Center has two separate playgrounds, one for infants and toddlers and one for preschool children. This assures that children are playing with those of similar physical skills.

Teacher Credentials
Each classroom in the Child Development Center has a head teacher who is active in early childhood education. The head teacher is assisted by aides who also complete training in early childhood education.

Parent Action Committee
The center's programs are strengthened by active parent involvement. Parent Action Committees give input regarding daily curriculum, enrollment, fund raising and community involvement.

Hours and Fees
Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Evening care is available for WNC students Monday through Thursday from 5-10 p.m.

Full-time Daytime Child Care
Cubs: (Infants 6 weeks - 12 months) $180 per week
Turtles: (Toddlers 12 months - 24 months) $160 per week
Bees: (Toddlers 24 months - 3 years) $150 per week
Preschool (3 years - 6 years) $140 per week

Part-time Daytime Child Care
Children must be ages 3 (and fully potty trained) to 6 years old.
$3 for students
$5 for non-students
Children are enrolled for part-time care on a semester-long basis. Register during the open enrollment periods published in WNC's class schedule each semester (typically three weeks prior to the semester start).

Evening Care (5-10 p.m.)
Evening care is available for WNC students only.
Children must be ages 3 (and fully potty trained) to 12 years old.
$3 for WNC students
Children are enrolled on a semester-long basis. Register during the open enrollment periods published in WNC's class schedule each semester (typically three weeks prior to the semester start). Only available to WNC students.

Child Care is available for children 6 weeks to 3 years. Parents must be students and on campus. Same enrollment requirements as the older evening care program.

Costs: $5 per hour for children under three

If your child's scheduled day falls on a holiday or your child is ill and misses a scheduled day, you are still responsible for tuition for that day.

To Register
There is a $50 annual registration fee that is pro-rated depending on date of enrollment for full-time children, and a $8 semester registration fee for part-time children.

2007 CDC Handbook (.pdf).

Contact the Center: 775-445-4262, or email abennett@wnc.edu

Job Application
Interested in working for the Child Development Center? Please fill out this form and return it to our offices.

CDC Job Application (.pdf).