Tuition Rates
The primary goal of the of the Children's Center is to provide quality care for the children of University of Idaho students, staff and faculty. Children from the Palouse region who do not have a student, faculty or staff affiliation with UI are also eligible, but student families on the waiting list are considered first.
There is almost always a waiting list for vacancies at the Children's Center.
Explanation of Fees
- Half day hours are 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and only offered in the Child Development Lab Preschool Classroom for children 3-5 years old. This option is only available as a five day classroom.
- Meals included in tuition are Breakfast - 8:30 a.m., Lunch - 11:30 a.m., and Snack - 2:30 p.m.
- Student rates are available to full-time students. To be considered a full time student, you must be enrolled in 12 Undergraduate credits, 9 Graduate credits, or 10 credits for Law students.
- A current student ID is required along with an official copy of your student schedule printed off from VandalWeb to receive the student rate on pricing.
- Tuition is billed monthly.
Prior to Enrollment
Beginning group care and being away from parents is often overwhelming for young children. In order to help make a smooth transition, we ask that you make arrangements to help your child become acquainted with the Children's Center.
Please plan some visits with your child to the center, where you many get to know the teachers and explore the room together before they actually begin attending. Plan to spend a few hours each visit, and try to plan for shorter schedules the first few days of attendance, if possible. If you are unable to do this, we ask that you spend time with your child during at least the first week of starting and any time thereafter.