1. Are teachers certified?
Yes! All teachers hold a child development certificate or are currently enrolled in the program and MUST complete state mandated training that is required by Florida law for early childhood teachers.
2. How long has TLC been open?
TLC Kids Care was established in 1999 and originated with 8 children in the main church, The Living Cornerstone. In 2008, we were able to build our current preschool building to accommodate our growth!
3. Who are we licensed with?
TLC Kids Care is licensed with the Association of Christian Schools. Better known as A.C.S.I., located in Dunedin Florida and main headquarters in Colorado.
4. Staff to teacher ratio?
TLC Kids Care complies with DCF (state guidelines) ratios. Although, we do try to stay below state ratio when possible.
5. What curriculum does your school use?
TLC Kids Care uses the A Beka curriculum. This is an outstanding curriculum that emphasizes the very best phonetic and mathematical awareness for young preschoolers' today.
6. Will my child be prepared for kindergarten?
Absolutely! TLC Kids Care has a wonderful reputation with our local schools for kindergarten readiness, reading, writing, and mathematics. Over 90% of our pre-K and kindergarten graduates every year get placed into a gifted class when entering into public school.
7. Parent involvement?
Parent involvement is encouraged with the classroom teacher. Although, for the overall safety of our children, we do not allow parents to stay and volunteer during the day.
8. When is tuition due?
Tuition is due every Monday. Parents have the opportunity to pay weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. We currently accept cash, check or credit card. Please keep in mind that tuition is billed 52 weeks a year regardless of the child's attendance.
9. Does our school offer any extracurricular activities?
Yes! Monday - Gymnastics, Tuesday - Martial Arts, Wednesday - Church, Thursday - Dance, and Friday - PE. Other than church, all extracurricular activities are payable directly to the coaches and due the first of every month.
10. How can I register?
TLC Kids Care does have a year waiting list. In order to reserve your child's spot, you must fill out an application and return it with the $100.00 required deposit. This will act as your registration fee and confirm your child's placement with TLC Kids Care when an opening becomes available.
Yes! All teachers hold a child development certificate or are currently enrolled in the program and MUST complete state mandated training that is required by Florida law for early childhood teachers.
2. How long has TLC been open?
TLC Kids Care was established in 1999 and originated with 8 children in the main church, The Living Cornerstone. In 2008, we were able to build our current preschool building to accommodate our growth!
3. Who are we licensed with?
TLC Kids Care is licensed with the Association of Christian Schools. Better known as A.C.S.I., located in Dunedin Florida and main headquarters in Colorado.
4. Staff to teacher ratio?
TLC Kids Care complies with DCF (state guidelines) ratios. Although, we do try to stay below state ratio when possible.
5. What curriculum does your school use?
TLC Kids Care uses the A Beka curriculum. This is an outstanding curriculum that emphasizes the very best phonetic and mathematical awareness for young preschoolers' today.
6. Will my child be prepared for kindergarten?
Absolutely! TLC Kids Care has a wonderful reputation with our local schools for kindergarten readiness, reading, writing, and mathematics. Over 90% of our pre-K and kindergarten graduates every year get placed into a gifted class when entering into public school.
7. Parent involvement?
Parent involvement is encouraged with the classroom teacher. Although, for the overall safety of our children, we do not allow parents to stay and volunteer during the day.
8. When is tuition due?
Tuition is due every Monday. Parents have the opportunity to pay weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. We currently accept cash, check or credit card. Please keep in mind that tuition is billed 52 weeks a year regardless of the child's attendance.
9. Does our school offer any extracurricular activities?
Yes! Monday - Gymnastics, Tuesday - Martial Arts, Wednesday - Church, Thursday - Dance, and Friday - PE. Other than church, all extracurricular activities are payable directly to the coaches and due the first of every month.
10. How can I register?
TLC Kids Care does have a year waiting list. In order to reserve your child's spot, you must fill out an application and return it with the $100.00 required deposit. This will act as your registration fee and confirm your child's placement with TLC Kids Care when an opening becomes available.
