What is the purpose of the Mansfield ISD Children’s Center?

This center is a Child Development LAB School located at the Ben Barber Career Tech Academy. The purpose of the center is to provide high quality child care for 18 months through 5 year old children while fulfilling our Mission Statement to emphasize “real world” tasks for the high school students. Only Mansfield ISD employees may apply for enrollment of their children.

When does the school year begin and end?

The school year starts the first Monday of Staff Development in August and ends with the Professional Development week in June.

What hours will the center be open?

The hours of operation are 6:30am to 5:00pm. These hours are based on starting time for high schools, dismissal time for intermediate/middle schools and drive time between your school and the center. Care will not be provided during the summer months.

What is the cost of child care at the Children’s Center?

Currently, the cost is $32.00 per day that Mansfield ISD is open. Breakfast and Lunch are included in the daily rate. A tuition increase is proposed for 2008-2009 tuition cost.

What are the guidelines for enrolling my child?

Admission into the program is based on the date waiting list form is received and on a first come first served basis. Currently enrolled children will receive first priority for each new school year enrollment period.

Who are the caregivers?

The staff has been selected by a rigorous selection process. A trained and professional supervisor and an experienced adult staff will be responsible for the well being of the young children. The Children’s Center has developmentally age appropriate activities, lesson plans and daily schedules.

Will MISD high school students work at the center?

The MISD students will be observing and interacting with the children under the supervision of the full-time instructors. High school students will not be employed by the center.

How many children will be enrolled in the center?

Full enrollment is 40 children. Enrollment is based on the square footage of the two classrooms and the staff/child ratios that are regulated by Texas Day Care Licensing.

What if I have two children that I would like to enroll in the center?

If selected, all eligible age appropriate children in a family will be enrolled. Tuition is per child.

What if more children apply than there are spaces for?

Those children who are not placed for the current school year may stay on a waiting list for the next available opening for their age group.

Revised 10/07