FAQ

The day care is licensed by the Department of Public Welfare and the Department of Education. The nursery school and kindergarten programs are licensed as a private academic school.

Yes. Keystone STARS is a quality improvement program the recognizes child care providers who exceed state health and safety licensing requirements. Keystone STARS identifies four levels of quality performance standards that allow providers to achieve a quality rating designated by one or more stars. The highest star rating reflects standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). We are currently a 3 STAR program.

We are licensed by the Department of Public Welfare and are required to follow all their guidelines. Ratios are based on the age of the children in the classroom. Please ask the center for the specific ratio in your child’s room

Ardsley Day Care Early Childhood Education Program is based on a curriculum that is fun and educational. It is developmentally appropriate with a balance of large and small group activities. All of our programs are designed to meet the social-emotional, cognitive and physical needs of children.

We open at 7:00 am and close at 6:00 pm.

We have published rates on our tuition schedule. We accept some subsidized funding. Please check with the center for specific information regarding fees. For two children, the oldest child receives a 15% discount. For three children, the oldest child is $85, the second oldest receives a 15 % discount, the youngest child is regular price.

Tuition is due on Monday mornings. There is a tuition folder posted in each classroom. Account statements are given out at the end of each month.

No. Parents may bring in breakfast for their child and set it up for them at the lunch table if their child arrives at day care before 8:30 am.

We provide 2 snacks a day - morning and afternoon. Parents provide lunch daily. A daily lunch beverage and Thursday Hot Lunch program is offered at an additional cost. Pre-K Counts students are provided a daily lunch, beverage, and snack at no charge.

This will differ depending on the age of your child. A list of items is included in the downloadable forms.

Parents must first come in and see the center. Call Connie at 215 572-0862 X 202 to set up an appointment. No one is placed on our waiting list without first seeing the facility. Once you decide this is where you want to send your child (based on our availability) you will receive a packet of paperwork. A registration fee and the last 2 weeks tuition will be due a month before the start date.

The two back entrances in the parking lot are open at 7:00 am. These are the safest and most convenient locations to use when dropping off and picking up your children.

Before School care is offered to Copper Beech students only. It runs from 7:00 am to @ 8:45 am. A school bus picks them up and takes them to school. After School care is offered for a variety of schools. We hire a van (extra fee) to pick up students from certain schools. Call center for list of schools included. Children arrive from 3:00 on. Attendance is taken, snack given, homework time provided, outside time, and group activities based on PA School Standards are examples of what happens in the afternoon.

Yes, care is available for those who sign up in advance for an additional fee.

Time and a quiet place is provided for supervised homework. Children may chose to do homework daily.

Identification for anyone picking up children is a must. Once staff persons get to know parents, it may not be necessary to show ID every day, but all parents should have identification on them in case a new staff person is scheduled in that room. We feel this is in the best interest of the children we serve.

Summer camp paperwork is available the last week of December. Paperwork and fees must be returned in order for your child to be enrolled. Typically, the camp is filled by February.