The Center for Child Development at Baptist Hospital East opened in 1982 to provide quality child care for the children of hospital employees and in the surrounding community.

Committed to quality
Children need guidance and encouragement to learn and grow. Staff at the Center for Child Development strive to provide a quality program which promotes physical, social, language, adaptive and cognitive development. A variety of materials and methods are used in planning activities and lessons to meet the individual needs of each child.

Enrollment
Children from 6 weeks old to 5 years old are welcome at the Center for Child Development. Children may be enrolled at anytime during the year. However, once capacity is reached, families are placed on a waiting list until space is available. All children must have a valid Kentucky Immunization Certificate and parents must complete an enrollment form before a child begins classes at the Center for Child Development.

Meals and Snacks
The Center serves three nutritionally balanced meals a day in addition to an afternoon snack. Lunch and dinner menus feature hot, nutritious foods. Menus are posted weekly. Baby food is provided, as well as Enfamil Lipil with Iron formula.

Safety comes first
The Center for Child Development is a safe, secure facility. Classrooms are maintained and organized so children are always in view of staff. The playground is fenced and maintained in good repair. Staff members are trained in first aid and can handle bumps and bruises. If there is a medical emergency or accident, parents will be notified immediately.

Help from home
Parents are always welcome at the Center for Child Development. Parents may visit whenever possible. Field trips are held periodically, and parents may join their child for the day. All of our activities are especially rewarding when they can be shared with parents.

Tuition and fees
Tuition is paid bi-weekly on a two-week delayed basis. Rates are competitive with similar centers in the area. Rates are as follows:

Infants-2 years
Full-time (4-5 days per week)
$145 per week

Part-time (3 days or less per week)
$110 per week

3-5 years old
Full-time (4-5 days per week)
$135 per week

Part-time (3 days or less per week)
$105 per week

After 10 hours, an additional $2 per hour will be charged for ALL hours a child is in the Center.

A supply fee ($75 per child or $150 per family) is due upon enrollment and every January thereafter. 

A registration fee ($25) is due upon enrollment (or when placed on the waiting list) and every August thereafter.

The Center for Child Development is open Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

For more information about guidelines, procedures and services at the Center for Child Development, call (502) 897-8189.

Employment/advancement opportunities
The Center, located adjacent to the hospital, is open from 5:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Regular scheduled work hours will vary depending upon the teacher/child ratio.

The Center is a safe, secure facility. Classrooms are maintained so children are always in view of staff. The playground is fenced and maintained in good repair. Staff members are trained in first aid and can handle bumps and bruises.

Typical job opportunities at the Center include:

• Lead teacher. Requirements include monthly lesson plans, provide developmentally appropriate daily activities; maintain a clean and safe environment, complete state-required 15 training hours annually in Early Childhood Education; record attendance, medicine administration meal counts, etc. and comply with Baptist East and Center standards, policies and procedures.
• Assistant teacher. Requirements include assisting with monthly lesson plans, assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, complete state-required 15 training hours annually in Early Childhood Education; maintain confidentiality of children and families; assists in maintaining a neat and organized classroom and exhibits good customer relations.
• PRN ("as needed") assistant teacher -- Requirements are the same as for assistant teacher.

Salaries are based on experience. There are many opportunities for advancement within the Center and throughout the hospital.

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