SCHEDULES AND TUITION 2009 - 2010


FIRST STEPS AT A GLANCE
Classroom Ages
  • Infants: 6 weeks to 18 months
  • Todlers: 18 to 34 months
  • Preschoolers: 2 years 9 months to 5 years

 

Class Size and Teacher Ratio

   
Class Size
Teachers at
Peak Times
Teachers at
Off-Peak Times
 
Infants 8 5 3
  Toddlers 8 3 2
  Preschoolers 18 4 2
  NOTE: We meet or exceed the teacher/child ratios required by the State of Connecticut
and recommended by National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC).


PROGRAM SCHEDULE
  • First Steps is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

  • Full or part-time care is available. Children may attend 2, 3, or 5 days per week.

  • The program is open year-round with the exception of major holidays, the week
    between Christmas and New Year's Day, and occasional staff development days.



TUITION AND OTHER CHARGES
Program Tuition
  Infants $447.73/week $89.54/day
Toddlers $434.82/week $86.96/day
Preschoolers $395.60/week $79.12/day
NOTE: Tuition is computed in equal monthly installments and is payable on the first day
of each month along with any additional charges.


Fees and Other Charges
 
  • $75.00 one-time, nonrefundable Applicaiton Fee must accompany the Application.

  • $175.00 Registration and Insurance Fee is due with the signed contract.

  • $175.00 Activity Fee is due with the signed contract.

  • First and last month's tuition is due 1 month prior to the first day of school.

  • Scholarships are available based on financial need through the auspices of the United Way. Inquire at the ACP office for more information.



ENROLLMENT INFORMATION


NOTE: All fees are for the 2009 - 2010 school year and are subject to change without notice. Fees for 2010 - 2011 will be available in spring 2010.



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