Childcare & Preschool: Ages 12 mos. - 4 years

Now Enrolling New Students
for our Full-day Childcare and Preschool Programs!

To inquire about enrolling your child:

Please contact: Childcare & Preschool Center Director
                         - Jackie Whitfield (919)929-5143
                           whitfieldcumc@bellsouth.net

Center Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT CARRBORO U.M.C. CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL

Q: Are you licensed and how many stars did you earn?

A: Yes, we are licensed by the State of North Carolina and earned a "Four Star" rating.

Q: What are your fees?

A: New tuition rates effective January 1, 2008:

Child’s Age:                     Monthly Rate:

Toddler                               $929.00/mo.

2 Years Old                        $830.00/mo.

Three Years Old                 $800.00/mo.

Four Years Old                   $780.00/mo.

Monthly Childcare Tuition Fees are to be paid in advance and are due on or before the first day of each month.  Late charges will be applied if tuition is not paid on time.  Failure to pay tuition on time may result in the dismissal of your child.

Please note that, according to recent information we received from the Orange County Division of Childcare Services, these new rates are in line with the average childcare rates and fees charged by other Four Star Childcare Centers in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill area. Please be assured that although our rates are average, we remain committed to providing your child(ren) with excellent care.

Q: Are your staff members trained and how much staff turnover do you experience?

Child’s Age:                     Monthly Rate:

Toddler                               $929.00/mo.

2 Years Old                        $830.00/mo.

Three Years Old                 $800.00/mo.

Four Years Old                   $780.00/mo.

Monthly Childcare Tuition Fees are to be paid in advance and are due on or before the first day of each month.  Late charges will be applied if tuition is not paid on time.  Failure to pay tuition on time may result in the dismissal of your child.

Please note that, according to recent information we received from the Orange County Division of Childcare Services, these new rates are in line with the average childcare rates and fees charged by other Four Star Childcare Centers in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill area. Please be assured that although our rates are average, we remain committed to providing your child(ren) with excellent care.

Q: Are your staff members trained and how much staff turnover do you experience?

A: All of our staff have earned their Early Childhood Education credentials.  They have also been trained in CPR and First Aid.  Our teacher turnover rate is comparable to other centers in the area.

Q: How large are the classes?

A: We have small classes with good teacher-student ratios.

Q: Does my child have to be potty trained in order to enroll?

A: Potty training is preferable, but not required for children under age 3.  Children age 3 and older are required to be potty trained.

Q: What are your hours?

A: We currently offer full-day care from 7:30 AM until 5:30 PM, Mondays-Fridays.

Q: Can you begin caring for my child immediately?  Do you have openings?

A: Please contact our Director to inquire about available spaces. We maintain waiting lists for most of our classes.  Occassionally, we are able to enroll new students immediately.

Q. Can I pre-enroll my child for a future start date?

A. Yes, we strongly encourage you to plan ahead and pre-enroll your child.  Pre-enrolling is the best way to insure that we will have a space for your child when you need it.

Q: Can my child and I come take a tour?

 A: Yes, please do!  We would love to meet you, introduce you to our faculty, show your our facilities, and answer any questions you may have.
Call Jackie Whitfield - Center Director at (919)929-5143 to schedule a visit.