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Program Description
Childcare Resources provides childcare tuition assistance to working families in Indian River County who earn slightly too much to qualify for other services. Childcare Resources contracts with existing centers that are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Current centers are: Childcare Resources Education Center, Learning Nest,Tiny Treasures (Sebastian), Community Preschool, and Maitland Farm Preschool. Parents participate in placement choice, as spaces are available. Infants and toddlers attend year round. Some preschoolers follow the public school calendar. There is a wait list. Application can be made online at www.childcareresourcesir.org.
Childcare Resources Provides:
Tuition assistance for quality childcare and early education,
Support and guidance to help maintain family stability,
Access to professional counseling at no cost to our families,
A wide variety of parenting programs and family enrichment opportunities,
A children's clothing closet available at no cost for parents in the program,
and Professional development opportunities for early educators that promote excellence in the field.
Services Available Through This Program
Child Care / Head Start
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Child Care Information and Referral
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Counseling- General
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Parenting Education
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| Hours of Operation
Closed for lunch from 12:30-1:30pm
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Eligibility Requirements and Important Information
Parents must work full time or attend school full time; live in Indian River County; and meet income eligibility guidelines; birth to pre-kindergarten.
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Availability and Fees
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Current Wait List: |
YES |
Handicapped Access: |
NO |
Accepts Medicaid: |
NO |
Accepts Medicare: |
NO |
Accepts Private Insurance: |
NO |
Financial Assistance Available?: |
NO |
Sliding Scale: |
YES |
Other Fee Information
Tuition sliding fee scale
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Points of Interest
Languages: English, Spanish. | Areas Served: Indian River County
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