Rates are subject to change, as conditions require. Families will receive as much
advance notice as possible.
No allowances are made for absences, vacations, New Mexico Tech holidays, and Winter
Break. Families are responsible for full tuition payments even when their child/children
do not attend.
Registration and Re-enrollment Fees
A one-time nonrefundable Registration Fee of $35.00 per child is required to enroll
your child.
Charges for Late Pick-up
The Children’s Center closes at 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. If your child remains
past the scheduled closing time, you will be charged a late fee of $1.00 per minute.
Parent/Guardian Financial Responsibility
You are responsible for payment for your child's care due on payment date.
Our Programs
Early Childhood Program- NAEYC 5 Star Accredited
Our Early Childhood Program provides early education and care for children ages 6
weeks through 10 years. We maintain a low adult/child ratio.
Our program utilizes the Creative Curriculum Educational Model and developmentally
appropriate practices of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The Creative Curriculum
Active Learning
Children are involved in direct, hands-on experiences with people, objects, ideas,
and events. While teachers share control and initiative with children, they are guided
by 58 key experiences that all children need to have as part of their intellectual,
physical, social, and emotional development.
Adult-Child Interaction
Adults observe and interact with children at their level to discover how each child
thinks and reasons. Adults interact with children in ways that empower children to
take control of their own learning.
Learning Environment
Classroom furniture and equipment are arranged in several clearly defined interest
areas that enable children to find, use, and return the materials they need in order
to explore, invent, and learn about their world.
Assessment
High/Scope teachers regularly record notes on children’s behaviors, experiences, and
interests. They use these notes to assess each child’s development and to plan activities
that will facilitate their growth and development. They also use these notes in parent
meetings to help parents better understand their children’s development.
Family Involvement Opportunities - Food Service
Nutrition Program
Our program serves a nourishing breakfast and afternoon snack. All children will be
offered the same meals without physical segregation or other discriminatory action
against any child because of race, color, age, national origin, sex, or handicap.
A monthly menu is posted at the Children’s Center. In the event that your child has
a documented allergy, an alternative can be provided or other arrangements can be
made with the family.
Lunch
Families are responsible for providing a lunch for their child. We have a refrigerator
and microwave available in all classrooms. We provide milk at lunch. If you choose
to include juice in your child’s lunch, it must be a 100% juice product. We will substitute
milk or water for any beverage that is not a 100% juice product. Please read labels
carefully!
Field Trips
The Children’s Center does not participate in any field trips off of the New Mexico
Tech campus. All field trips in which children and staff do participate are "walking"
field trips on campus. At no time will children be transported in any vehicle for
a field trip.
Training Programs
To improve the quality of early childhood care and education, New Mexico Tech Children’s
Center cooperates with qualified child development training programs. We limit the
number of non-obtrusive observers, field experience students, or other visitors to
our programs. We strive to facilitate training in ways that are the least disruptive
to children’s experiences in our programs. We will not permit or participate in training
programs that could in any way hinder the education, development, or well-being of
children. Family’s rights to confidentiality will be upheld at all times.
All visitors are required to sign our Visitor Registry.
Rest Time
In our Early Childhood Program, we have a rest time from approximately 12:30 to 3:00
p.m. The Children’s Center provides children with a cot for rest time. To make your
child more comfortable, you are asked to bring a crib-size fitted sheet, small blanket,
and pillow. All items should be marked with your child’s name. The Children’s Center
will launder bedding weekly.
During this quiet time, children are read stories and listen to quiet music. Children
who do not sleep will rest for 45 minutes and then be allowed to get up and do quiet
activities, such as puzzles, books, etc., for the remainder of the rest time. We determine
which children must nap according to the individual needs of the child and the guidelines
set by New Mexico State Child Care licensing regulations.
Recreational Swimming
The Children’s Center is fortunate to have access to New Mexico Tech Swim Center’s
facilities. We routinely schedule recreational Swim Days for the children. When weather
permits, staff members take children in the older pre-k/k class swimming at the Swim
Center. Parents/guardians will be notified of Swim Days. We ask that you provide advance
notice if you do not want your child to participate. Please be sure that your child
keeps a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen at the Children’s Center for our Swim Days.
Use of the New Mexico Tech Swim Center is a privilege. Therefore, it is the responsibility
of the children to follow Swim Center rules and be respectful to employees.
Our younger preschool class enjoys water play in a wading pool on hot summer days.
Please provide a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen for these splish-splashy days.
Admission
Children of New Mexico Tech students and employees as well as children of community
members are eligible to enroll in our programs. As an opening becomes available, priority
will first be given to New Mexico Tech students, then to employees of New Mexico Tech,
and finally to community members. Attendance begins and/or continues as long as you
and/or your child meet the following requirements:
You have submitted a completed application packet and paid the non-refundable registration
fee.
You have been interviewed and understand the program goals.
Your child meets the age requirements.
Your child’s immunizations are current and records have been submitted or you have
a Certificate of Exemption on file.
She/he can age-appropriately control her/his actions and does not exhibit behavior
that could be dangerous to herself/himself, other children, or Children’s Center personnel.
You have read the Family Handbook and agree in writing to comply with the policies
and procedures outlined therein.
