Enrollment

We welcome families who are seeking a nurturing, high-quality early childhood program rooted in community and care. Enrollment at The Child Care & Learning Center is offered on a rolling basis, subject to space availability. We encourage interested families to begin by scheduling a tour.


Admissions process

Enrollment at The Child Care & Learning Center is offered on a rolling basis throughout the year, based on space availability in each program.

  • We invite prospective families to visit our campus, observe classrooms, and meet our team.

    Tours provide an opportunity to learn more about our programs, daily routines, and enrollment availability.

    To schedule a tour:

    cclc@rappcclc.org

    540-675-3237

  • Following your tour, families may complete and submit an enrollment application.

    Applications are accepted year-round. Placement is determined based on program availability and age grouping.

  • If space is available in your child’s program, we will contact you with:

    • Enrollment agreement

    • Tuition details

    • Start date information

    If space is not currently available, your child may be placed on a waiting list.

  • To finalize enrollment, families must:

    • Sign and return the enrollment agreement

    • Submit required documentation

    • Provide the applicable deposit

    Once enrollment is confirmed, families will receive onboarding materials and next steps.


  • Ages 3 weeks – 35 months

    2 Days

    • $403 (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

    • $656 (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

    3 Days

    • $617 (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

    • $831 (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

    4 Days

    • $778 (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

    • $1030 (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

    5 Days

    • $851 (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

    • $1133 (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

  • Children must be 3 years old by September 30 to qualify

    2 Days

    • $336 (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

    • $473 (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

    3 Days

    • $503 (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

    • $708 (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

    4 Days

    • $668 (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

    • $862 (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

    5 Days

    • $739 (8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

    • $995 (7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

  • Rates are monthly

    • Before School (7:00–8:00 a.m.): $123

    • After School (3:00–6:00 p.m.): $315

    • Both Before & After: $362

  • Children must be enrolled at least 2 days per week to participate. All drop-in days are subject to availability and must be requested at least 24 hours in advance.

    Infants & Preschool

    • Full Day: $60

    • Half Day (8:00–12:30): $40

    School Age

    • 3:00–6:00 p.m.: $21

    • Full Day (when school is closed): $35

    • Sibling Discount: 10% off tuition for the youngest child

    • Deposit: $75 (refundable as outlined in enrollment contract)

    • Registration Fee: $25 (non-refundable)

    • Late Payment Fee: $25 after the 5th of each month

    • Late Pickup Fee: $2 per minute beginning 1 minute after contracted pickup time

  • Families may request up to two weeks of vacation per fiscal year during which tuition will not be billed.

    Families wishing to hold a child’s slot for more than two weeks may do so by paying tuition equal to two days per week.

Tuition & fees


Financial assistance

At The Child Care & Learning Center (CCLC), we are committed to ensuring that high-quality early childhood education is accessible to families across Rappahannock County.

If you have questions or would like to discuss your situation confidentially, please contact us at cclc@rappcclc.org.

  • Families with household income under 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) must apply for the Virginia Child Care Subsidy Program before requesting additional tuition assistance from CCLC.

    How to apply:
    Virginia CommonHelp (Child Care Assistance)

  • CCLC participates in Virginia’s Mixed Delivery initiative to expand access to high-quality preschool opportunities and support school readiness. Mixed Delivery placements are limited and eligibility is determined by state guidelines.

    If you are interested in Mixed Delivery preschool placement, please contact our office to learn about current availability and next steps.

  • To request tuition assistance, please email cclc@rappcclc.org. We will share the required documentation and guide you through next steps.

    All requests are handled confidentially.

“We just love CCLC—the teachers are incredibly caring, the outdoor experience is amazing, and it truly feels like an extension of our family.”

Marissa L