{"id":11671,"date":"2021-06-28T14:57:10","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T14:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/thecenter\/?page_id=11671"},"modified":"2025-06-09T20:31:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T20:31:19","slug":"preschool-schedule-and-fees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/thecenter\/preschool-schedule-and-fees\/","title":{"rendered":"Preschool Schedule and Fees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Annual Calendar:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Center follows the Lake County School District\u2019s school year calendar for breaks and holidays with just a few exceptions around conference and home visit schedules.&nbsp; Families are given a handbook with a yearly calendar at their orientation.&nbsp; Updates and reminders are provided via the website, texts, and notes sent home as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Daily schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preschool time at The Center is generally Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are open before and after those times for childcare, from 7:30am to 5:00pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrangements for extended day care must be made in advance, as space in these rooms is limited.&nbsp; Please let us know your needs as early as you know them, and we will do everything possible to create a schedule that meets your family\u2019s needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuition rates:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are committed to offering affordable childcare to Lake County families and use a variety of grant funding to keep costs as low as possible.&nbsp; We offer services through Head Start, the Universal Preschool Program (UPP), tuition based preschool, and services to children with special needs. All preschool classrooms are inclusive and serve children of all programs, ages, home languages, and abilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The information you provide on your application is used to determine your child\u2019s eligibility for the different programs. &nbsp;More information on the different programs and eligibility criteria for each program is available on request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact monthly tuition rate for your child will depend on their eligibility for grant funded programs and your schedule.&nbsp; A tuition agreement will be provided to you at orientation detailing your schedule and listing the exact amount you will owe each month.&nbsp; The agreement also lists the following late fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$10 late fee for tuition bills not paid by the 6<sup>th<\/sup> of the month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$1 per minute late fee if your child is not picked up by the end of their scheduled hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monthly Fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tuition schedule describing tuition for different schedules and funding programs can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/thecenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/25-26-Tuition-for-families.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Full Pay Tuition:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extended Day:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:30am to 5:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; approximately  $1,368.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full Day:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00am to 3:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;approximately   $864.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half Day:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00am to 1:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; approximately  $540.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Universal Preschool Program (Standard 15 hour per week award):<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full Day:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00am to 3:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $324.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half Day:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9:00am to 12:45pm\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some UPK awards are for 10 or 30 hours per week.  Tuition is charged for children within their awarded number of hours on the UPK schedule.  Hours in addition to the UPK awarded hours will be charged accordingly.  An official tuition agreement will be provided to you at your orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Head Start:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extended Day:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:30am to 5:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ***Please see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full Day:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:00am to 3:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>           ***<em>Note: Some Full Day Head Start spots are available for free extended care.&nbsp; If you qualify for Head Start and request these extra hours, you will be considered for this free program.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note on extended day care:<\/em> Extensions for Head Start and UPP children beyond preschool time in just the morning or just the afternoon may be available as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;Extra morning care:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7:30am to 9:00am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $216.00 extra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;Extra afternoon care:&nbsp;&nbsp; 3:00pm to 5:00pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $288.00 extra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other discounts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>10% discount for second enrolled child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25% discount for Lake County School District employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Center accepts funds from the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP).&nbsp; We will be happy to provide you with information on how to apply for these funds through the Lake County Department of Human Services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our staff is happy to work with families on payment plans or other arrangements on an individual basis.&nbsp; We are all members of working families ourselves and know that we all face hard times.&nbsp; We would much prefer to make every effort to maintain your child\u2019s enrollment at The Center rather than unenroll your child for non-payment.&nbsp; Please come see us and let us find solutions with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calendario Anual:<\/strong><br><br>El Centro sigue el calendario del a\u00f1o escolar del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Lake para descansos y vacaciones con s\u00f3lo unas pocas excepciones en torno a los horarios de conferencias y visitas a casa. A las familias se les da un manual con un calendario anual en su orientaci\u00f3n. Las actualizaciones y recordatorios se proporcionan a trav\u00e9s del sitio web, los textos y las notas enviadas a casa seg\u00fan sea necesario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Horario Diario:<\/strong><br><br>El horario preescolar en el Centro es generalmente de lunes a jueves de 9:00am a 3:00pm.<br><br>Estamos abiertos antes y despu\u00e9s de esas horas para el cuidado de los ni\u00f1os, de 7:30am a 5:00pm.<br><br>Los arreglos para el cuidado de d\u00eda prolongado deben realizarse con antelaci\u00f3n, ya que el espacio en estas habitaciones es limitado. Por favor, h\u00e1ganos saber sus necesidades tan pronto como las conozca, y haremos todo lo posible para crear un horario que satisfaga las necesidades de su familia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tasas de matr\u00edcula:<\/strong><br><br>Estamos comprometidos a ofrecer servicios de cuidado de ni\u00f1os asequibles a las familias del Condado de Lake y a utilizar una variedad de fondos de subvenci\u00f3n para mantener los costos tan bajos como sea posible. Ofrecemos servicios a trav\u00e9s de Head Start, el Programa Preescolar Universal (UPP), educaci\u00f3n preescolar basada en la matr\u00edcula, y servicios a ni\u00f1os con necesidades especiales. Todas las aulas preescolares son inclusivas y sirven a ni\u00f1os de todos los programas, edades, idiomas del hogar y habilidades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La informaci\u00f3n que usted proporciona en su solicitud se usa para determinar la elegibilidad de su hijo para los diferentes programas. Se puede solicitar m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre los diferentes programas y criterios de elegibilidad para cada programa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La tasa de matr\u00edcula mensual exacta para su hijo depender\u00e1 de su elegibilidad para programas financiados con subsidios y su horario. Un acuerdo de matr\u00edcula ser\u00e1 proporcionado a usted en la orientaci\u00f3n detallando su horario y enumerando la cantidad exacta que usted deber\u00e1 cada mes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El acuerdo tambi\u00e9n enumera las siguientes tarifas por retraso:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*$10 Tarifa por retraso para las facturas de matr\u00edcula no pagadas antes del 6th del mes<br>*$1 por minuto si su hijo no es recogido al final de sus horas programadas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cuotas mensuales:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>El cronograma de matr\u00edcula que describe la matr\u00edcula para los diferentes horarios y programas de financiaci\u00f3n se puede encontrar <a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/www.lakecountyschools.net\/thecenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/06\/25-26-Tuition-for-families.pdf\">aqu\u00ed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Matr\u00edcula de pago completo:<\/span><br><br>D\u00eda ampliado: 7:30am a 5:00pm $1368,00<br><br>D\u00eda completo: 9:00am a 3:00pm $864,00<br><br>Medio d\u00eda: 9:00am \u2013 1:00pm $540,00<br><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Programa preescolar universal (Premio est\u00e1ndar de 15 horas por semana<\/span>)<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">:<\/span><br><br>D\u00eda completo: 9:00am a 3:00pm $324,00<br><br>Medio d\u00eda: 9:00am a 12:45pm gratis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Algunos premios UPK son de 10 o 30 horas por semana. La matr\u00edcula se cobra para los ni\u00f1os dentro de su n\u00famero de horas otorgadas en el horario de UPK. Las horas adem\u00e1s de las horas otorgadas por UPK se cobrar\u00e1n en consecuencia. Se le proporcionar\u00e1 un acuerdo de matr\u00edcula oficial en su orientaci\u00f3n.<br><br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Head Start:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D\u00eda ampliado: 7:30am a 5:00pm ***Por favor, preguntanos<br><br>D\u00eda completo: 9:00am a 3:00pm gratis<br><br><em>***Nota: Algunos puntos Head Start de d\u00eda completo est\u00e1n disponibles para cuidados prolongados gratuitos. Si usted califica para Head Start y solicita estas horas adicionales, usted ser\u00e1 considerado para este programa gratuito.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nota sobre el cuidado diurno extendido: Las extensiones para ni\u00f1os de Head Start y CPP m\u00e1s all\u00e1 del horario preescolar en la ma\u00f1ana o s\u00f3lo la tarde pueden estar disponibles de la siguiente manera:<br><br>\u2013Cuidado matutino adicional: 7:30am a 9:00am $ 216,00 extra<br><br>\u2013Atenci\u00f3n adicional por la tarde: De 3:00pm a 5:00pm $288,00 extra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Otros descuentos:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10% de descuento para el segundo ni\u00f1o inscrito<br>25% de descuento para los empleados del Distrito Escolar del Condado de Lake<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asistencia adicional:<\/strong><br><br>El Centro acepta fondos del Programa de Asistencia para el Cuidado Infantil de Colorado (CCCAP). Estaremos encantados de proporcionarle informaci\u00f3n sobre c\u00f3mo solicitar estos fondos a trav\u00e9s del Departamento de Servicios Humanos del Condado de Lake.<br>Nuestro personal est\u00e1 encantado de trabajar con las familias en planes de pago u otros acuerdos de forma individual. Todos somos miembros de familias trabajadoras y sabemos que todos nos enfrentamos a tiempos dif\u00edciles. Preferir\u00edamos hacer todo lo posible para mantener la inscripci\u00f3n de su hijo en El Centro en lugar de anular la inscripci\u00f3n de su hijo por falta de pago. 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