Rates and Fees
Full Time Program:
- JJC Student - $150/Weekly (5 days 5 hours or more daily)
- JJC Faculty/Staff - $200/Weekly
- Community - $200/Weekly
- 2-day / 2-hour minimum requirement applies
Part Time Program:
All part time options offer flexibilty throughout the operational day. No child will be scheduled with an arrival time after 11am. No drop off services available. 2-day/2-hour minimum schedule required for all options.
- JJC Students - weekly minimum $70.00
- JJC Faculty/Staff/Community - weekly minimum $80.00
Registration fee
- $25.00 (JJC Student) $50.00 (Faculty/Staff/Community) per family (non-refundable, per semester)
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit toward future tuition must be paid per child to fully reserve their space. The deposit must be submitted along with ALL completed enrollment documentation, including a completed physical form, copy of child's birth certificate, application form and all other documents. The deposit will be credited toward the final bill of the semester.
JJC Students- $150.00 deposit required
JJC Faculty/Staff/Community- $200.00 deposit required
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Billing and Payment
- A billing schedule will be provided at the time of enrollment or call the center for details.
- Payment is due at the Student Accounts and Payments center no later than 30 days after the billing date.
- Charges are calculated based on schedule provided at time of enrollment. Any approved add-on hours will be added to the following bill.
- Credit will not be given for hours missed because of illness or for other personal reasons. In the event of a school closing, no charges are applied. Adjustments for prolonged absences must be arranged with the manager.
Delinquent Bills
Parents of children whose payments are more than one month in arrears will be restricted and their child may be dropped from the program unless arrangements for payment are made with the program manager and the Student Accounts and Payments Center.
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Drops or Add On Hours
Parents who drop classes will be responsible for all child care charges until the client has notified the Early Childhood Center manager in writing on the required form. Extra days may be added only if space is available and with manager approval. The daily rate applies. No hourly rates available.
Financial Aid
If your child care bill is paid through IDHS, Displaced Homemakers or other financial aid programs or assistance, please notify the manager prior to enrollment. Parents will be responsible for fulfilling all attendance requirements for their financial programs and for providing all necessary forms to the manager in a timely manner.
Scholarships and Assistance
Based on income eligibility, assistance for child care expenses is available through the local Child Care Resource and Referral. Please call (815) 741-1179 or visit childcarehelp.com for more information. Other need-based scholarships may be available. Please visit the JJC Scholarship site on line for details and application process.
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Scheduling
- Schedules are approved in 30 minute increments only.
- All programs (full day and part day) require a start time not later than 11:00am.
- All schedules are required to meet the two-day / two-hour minimum.
- Children in the Full Day program are provided two snacks per day, lunch and resting periods as well as outside time when weather permits.
- Your bill will reflect your child's schedule as full-time or part-time days for College students only.
- Please schedule your child's day carefully.
Tax Information
Parents are expected to keep their own records of payment information needed for income tax information purposes. The center's FEIN (Federal Exemption Index Number) may be obtained by contacting the program manager.
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