FAQ's

We can care for children from 6 weeks to 12 years. Our infant room ranges from 6 weeks to 12 months, toddler’s age range is 12 months to 2.5 years, Young Preschool ranges from 2.5 years to 3 years and Pre-k ranges from 3 years to 5 years. Please see age pages for more details!

We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30am-6:30pm 

At the Monarch Center, we believe that every child deserves individualized attention and care. That’s why we maintain a lower teacher-to-child ratio than the recommended state ratios. This allows our teachers to provide more personalized support and guidance to each child in their group or classroom. Our goal is to create a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive and grow.

At The Monarch Center, we believe that a healthy diet is essential for your child’s growth and development. That’s why we provide a variety of nutritious meals and snacks to keep your child energized throughout the day. Our meals are included in the cost of tuition and are made in partnership with The Oxford Center.

We understand that some children may have dietary restrictions due to allergies or other reasons. Therefore, all our meals are Gluten-Free and we offer other allergy selections like Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, etc. We also provide a weekly lunch menu so that you can see what your child will be eating.

Please visit our Lunch Program page for more information on our meal program.

We offer part-time care schedules (pending availability). We do not offer drop-in care options at this time. 

With our Himama app, families will be able to view their child’s activities throughout the day. Along with the ability to communicate with teachers and administration and receive pictures and videos of your child. 

All childcare professionals are accustomed to helping new children get acclimated to a new classroom environment. Teachers will show children affection and gently guide children to participate in activities they’re interested in.

Our tuition rates depend on your child’s age and the number of days they attend our program, as well as if you have more than one child attending. When you come for a tour, we will give you a folder with a detailed breakdown of our tuition. You will also have a chance to meet our director and ask any questions you may have. We accept tuition payments weekly, every Monday.

We follow the health and safety guidelines from the CDC and the state licensing agency. We conduct daily health screenings for children and staff, sanitize our classrooms and toys regularly, practice proper handwashing and hygiene, and maintain appropriate adult-to-child ratios. We also have a secure entry system, full security system with 360 cameras with microphones in them, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency plans in place.

Our staff are qualified professionals who have degrees, experience, or credentials in early childhood education or related fields. They also have CPR and First Aid certifications, background checks, and ongoing professional development. Our staff are passionate about working with young children and families, and they strive to create positive and supportive relationships with them. 

To enroll your child in our program you need to fill out paperwork provided by The Monarch Center and the state. You will receive these at the initial time of enrollment/when you come in for a tour. Once all of the paperwork is completed and submitted, your child will be able to start in their program! 

Our curriculum is based on the Play-Based Curriculum (PBC), which supports children’s learning through play and exploration. Our educational philosophy is to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can develop their cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative skills at their own pace.

We follow the health and safety guidelines from the CDC and the state licensing agency. We conduct daily health screenings for children and staff, sanitize our classrooms and toys regularly, practice proper handwashing and hygiene, and mantain appropriate adult-to-child ratios. We also have a secure entry system, full security system with 360 cameras with microphones in them, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency plans in place.