CDC Details
Licensing information
- Licensed for 55 children
- Ages 2 ½ - 12 years of age
- Ratio of 8:1 (eight children to one group leader)
Hours of Operation
- 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
- The Center follows the ACC academic calendar and is only open when classes are in session
- The Center is closed
- Between semesters
- Week of spring break
- Thanksgiving day and the Friday after Thanksgiving
- Labor day
- Memorial day
- July 4th
- Other days designated by the College
- No charge for holidays when ACC is closed
- Severe weather or emergency
- Call 303.797.5700 and press 9 for announcements
- Radio and television run announcements
- Log in to our website at http://www.arapahoe.edu for updates and closures
Sample Daily Schedule
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Free Play (all areas open) |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. | Morning Circle |
| 9:15 a.m. - 9:35 a.m. | Snack time (potty reminder) |
| 9:35 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. | Movement/Songs |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. | Outside |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Free play/Planning groups (all areas open) |
| 11:45 - noon | Circle/Wash hands |
| Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Prepare for nap (stories or quiet activities) |
| 12:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Nap Time |
| 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. | Table top activities |
| 3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Snack |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Outdoor time |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Free play (all areas open) |
Additional Financial Information
Arapahoe Community College Child Development Center participates in the Colorado Preschool Program,. Some parents attending may qualify for this program. Please speak with the Director to find out if you qualify.
- For students who do not qualify for CPP, we may have additional stipends available. Please speak with the Director to see if you qualify.
