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Tuition & Financial Assistance

Make sure you have all the information you need before deciding on childcare that best fits you.

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How much is the tuition at the Child Development Center?

Tuition is a flat, weekly rate (5 full weekdays) that includes healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks made fresh on-site, community field trips, and family support including parent advisory groups and parent education classes. We offer full-time childcare from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and do not have half-day child care and preschool options at this time. Children ages 16 months to 5 years are accepted. We do not offer infant or school-aged care.

Maximum Tuition Costs

Toddlers: Ages 16 months to 32 months | $462 per week
Preschoolers: 33 months to 5 years | $398.40 per week

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How can you pay for child care?

We understand that it is not always easy to afford care for your child(ren). Parents, guardians and families have flexibility in how they choose to pay for child care and can get financial help using Minnesota’s state and county child care assistance programs and early learning scholarships. Remember, you can make payments to us at the center or pay your bill online.

Private Pay

Families deciding to pay tuition out of pocket:

Tuition payments can be made by cash, check, credit card or debit card
Must be paid weekly with payment due every Monday

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

Families who are income eligible and meet employment and training requirements can get financial assistance from Minnesota Department of Human Services to pay for child care.

Good to know about Child Care Assistance Programs:

Based on your family’s size and gross annual income (the amount of money your family earns in one year from all sources before taxes), you may have to pay a copayment or a portion of the child care cost
You may be put on a waiting list to receive child care assistance.

CCAP Eligibility: Find out if your family is eligible for childcare assistance

CCAP Application: Apply for the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program

Minnesota Early Learning Scholarships

Early Learning Scholarships:

Are open to all eligible families in Minnesota.
Can help you pay for high-quality child care and early education to support your child's educational journey.
Are able to cover a full year of tuition at Wilder Child Development Center.
Are administered by the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

To find out if your family qualifies, get support, or start an application, visit the Early Learning Scholarship Hub