The Solano Community College Children’s Programs offer both full and half day programs for children from 12 months to kindergarten entrance. The programs are carefully designed and equipped to meet the needs of the children through intellectually enriching child-centered environments where children have the opportunity to explore and learn through play. Based upon the principles of child developme
nt research, the daily curriculum includes active and quiet activities offered indoors and outside. We focus on supporting the children with the development of self-help skills, social/interpersonal skill, language and pre-literacy development, and a joy of learning and discovery through art, science, math and music. High quality, developmentally appropriate services are provided daily by well-qualified, dedicated teachers. Early childhood education students learning to become teachers of young children work in the classrooms as well. The children receive one-on-one support through a curriculum designed to meet their individual needs. Breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack are provided at no cost to any enrolled family. The Children’s Programs participate in the state and federally funded Child Care Food Program. Our cook considers special diets when planning the weekly menus and fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat, low sugar recipes are served daily. The Children’s Programs are open from 7:45 a.m. following the campus calendar and Monday through Thursday , 7:45 a.m. during the 6 week summer school session. During the program year, August through July, children remain in the same classroom. Children who are 3 by December 2nd maybe enrolled in the preschool program. Parents may select a half day or full day program for their children. Enrollment may be scheduled for: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday, or five days a week. Enrollment is at a minimum of 3 hours per day. Drop in child care is not provided. The ratio of adults to children is as follows:
Class Adult:Child
Infant 1:3
Toddler 1:4
Preschool 1:8
Non-subsidized Enrollment
Options and Fee Schedule
On a space available basis we are able to offer enrollment opportunities for faculty, staff and the community who do not qualify for the subsidized program. The non-subsidized waiting list is maintained according to the date of the application. Families pay for half day or full day services and are billed at the beginning of the month for the services to be provided that month. Tuition rates for unsubsidized care are as follows: Tuition rates for unsubsidized care are as follows: Tuition rates for unsubsidized care are as follows: Tuition rates for unsubsidized care are as follows:
Age Range Half Day (4 hrs.) / Whole Day (over 4.25 hrs.) Infants $40 / $58
Toddler/Two yr. olds $30 / $48
Preschool Program $20 / $34
Subsidized Care
Priority is given to parents who are students enrolled in 6 or more units and qualify for subsidized services based upon their child’s age, household size and income. Subsidized programs are available to qualifying families at no-cost or at reduced fees. Parent Involvement
Parents enrich the program through partnerships with the teaching staff and through participation in a course designed for all enrolled parents/guardians - ECE501. All parents are encouraged to actively participate in the programs by serving as members of the Parent Advisory Club and as a Classroom Volunteer. Community Care License Numbers: 48000791 and 480111003
