Program Information

At Chapel Hill Child Development Center we serve children ages 8 weeks to 5 years.  Our teachers are trained throughout the year on the latest research and trends in developmentally appropriate practices for young children.  We strive maintain positive interactions, age-appropriate communication and play based learning. Our program hours are 7am to 5:30 pm Monday-Friday.  Breakfast should be eaten prior to arrival at school.  Lunch, morning and afternoon snack should be packed daily along with a thermos.   We follow the Tuscaloosa County School calendar with the exception of summer.  


CURRICULUM

Our play based curriculum features opportunities for ALL children (yes, even infants!) to have daily exposure to Science, Math, Reading/Writing, Dramatic Play, Art and Music.  Curriculum is based on developmentally appropriate practices for children birth to five years of age.


Extra-Curricular Activities


Tumble Time

Marrianne Nunnally brings her traveling gymnastics program to CHCDC weekly. The focus of Tumble Time is to provide opportunities for movement involving balance, coordination and fitness.  Participation in Tumble Time is optional and privately paid to the instructor.


CompuChild

CompuChild is a traveling technology based program that focuses on STEAM learning through basic computer skills (keyboard functions, mouse skills and Windows early learning). Participation in CompuChild is optional and privately paid to the instructor.


Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots is a traveling program that visits CHCDC twice a month offering the children exposure to basic soccer skills.  In each 30 minute session, children have opportunities to run, kick and score a goal.  In addition, Soccer Shots teaches a character word of the day encouraging positive growth and development.  Soccer Shots is an all-play activity that is provided through CHCDC funds.  

(DUE TO COVID, SOCCER SHOTS IS CURRENTLY NOT IN SESSION).

Enrollment Information

Chapel Hill Child Development Center is an exempt program that follows and strives to exceed the State of Alabama Performance Standards.  Classrooms are divided by age and developmental ability.                      Tuition is due the first day of the month and is considered delinquent after the 10th of day of the month.    Our Tuition Rates are as follows:

Tuition_Rates_for_Website_2022-23.pdf


Our Teacher-Child Ratios per class are as follows:


PURPLE ROOM:  Infants 2:8

ORANGE ROOM:  Older One's 2:10

RED ROOM:  Two's 2:12

YELLOW ROOM:  Younger Three's 2:12

GREEN ROOM:  Older Three's 2:13

CORAL ROOM:  Three's/Pre-K  2:11

TEAL ROOM:  Pre-K 2:15


State of Alabama Teacher-Child Ratios per class are as follows:

Birth to 18 Months:  1:5

18 Months to 2.5 years:  1:7

2 Years to 3 Years:  1:8

2.5 Years to 4 Years:  1:11

4 Years and Older:  1:18


HOW CAN I BECOME A PART OF CHAPEL HILL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?

Download the Waiting List Application below.  The application fee is $25.  Waiting list fees go toward family registration fees ($125) once a spot for your child(ren) becomes available.  Applications are filed by date once form has been completed and waiting list fee is paid in full.  

Waiting_List_App_2022-23.pdf


Chapel Hill Child Development Center admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available.  CHCDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of program or programming policies.