Parent Info

6At what age can my child attend the CHILD Center?

The CHILD Center accepts children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.

How can I enroll my child?

Please call the CHILD Center for more information about the program at 352-519-1345, or complete the form in the Enroll Now tab on this website.  Someone will be in touch with you soon to discuss enrolling your child.

During what times of the day can my child attend the Center?

The CHILD Center is open from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

How many children are in a class?

We have four classes at the CHILD Center and each class has two teachers: 

Freshmen (infants and one-year-olds): 8 children
Sophomores (2-year-olds): 16 children
Juniors (3-year-olds): 20 children
Seniors (4-year-olds): 20 children

Are meals and snacks provided?

The CHILD Center provides breakfast, lunch, and a snack each day. All meals meet the USDA guidelines and the nutritional standards and are prepared in-house in our kitchen. We also provide formula for infants who need it. 

What additional programs are available?

We love our parents too! In addition to caring for your children, we provide a variety of parent programs and supports, including:

    • Monthly parent engagement classes on topics such as nutrition, financial literacy, safety, kindergarten readiness and literacy supports for your child
    • Connections to resources available through the SWAG Family Resource Center
    • Opportunities to volunteer in your child’s classroom
    • Fun parent events, like our annual Thanksgiving feast

Read the CHILD Center Parent Handbook here.