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Children are enrolled on a first come/ first served basis. The Child Development Center (CDC) is open from September through the end of Summer Session II.
The CDC serves children from two to five years old, with additional programing for children up to twelve years old. It offers three developmentally appropriate classrooms as well as an outdoor learning environment.
The CDC opens no earlier than 7:30a.m. and closes no later than 5:30p.m., Monday through Friday*. (*During summer months of operation the CDC follows the College calendar with respect to days of service.)
Parents create a consistent schedule for their child at the start of each semester.
To enroll your child the following are required:
- Complete enrollment documents.
- Full and up to date child medical records with your child’s immunization on our NJ Department of Health Immunization Records Form.
- There is a one-time $50.00 registration fee.
- If you are a student of Bergen Community College and enrolling your child we will need a copy of your class schedule.
- For child care tuition assistance please contact your local county Division of Childcare Resources.
Tuition Cost
For Students Only:
- Full-time (25-50 hrs.): $180 per week
- Part-time (16-24 hrs.): $140 per week
- Hourly Rate: $8.50 per hour
For Faculty & Staff:
- Full-time (25-50 hrs.): $200 per week
- Part-time (16-24 hrs.): $160 per week
For the Community:
- Full-time (25-50 hrs.): $290 per week
- Part-time (16-24 hrs.): $240 per week
Once enrolled at the Child Development Center your child will need:
- At least two complete sets of clothing must be left at school. These items must be labeled. Please update seasonally.
- Your child will need a photo for their cubby.
- A roll up nap mat.
- A stuffed animal for rest time. Other outside toys are not permitted.
- Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend the CDC. Parents must provide diapers and wipes.
- The CDC has a natural foods policy. Please provide healthy foods which can be packed in a lunch box. Please do not include glass containers. (Meals cannot be heated, refrigerated, or otherwise prepared at the CDC.)
- Please label your child’s lunchbox and water cup.
- You must notify us of all allergies and food restrictions.