Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC)
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ECDC, founded in 1971, is a nonprofit, licensed child care center. Both full and part time programs are provided at two sites--one at Saint Mary's College and one on the Notre Dame campus. Both sites are governed by one board of directors and operate with the same philosophy, curriculum, parent involvement and college student involvement. Both sites are staffed by teachers educated and experienced in child development and early childhood education.
Philosophy
The ECDC programs seek to enhance the development of each child. The learning environment, activities, and daily schedules foster social, emotional, physical, cognitive and creative development through experience-based, hands-on activities and play. A central goal is the promotion of children's self-confidence and the love of learning.
ECDC provides a nurturing environment within which young children grow and develop. The staff view themselves as an extension of each child's family. As such, the staff strive to develop a supportive relationship with parents throughout their child's or children's ECDC involvement.
ECDC enrolls children with differing social and ethnic backgrounds from the Saint Mary's and Notre Dame communities. ECDC is committed to providing all children enrolled with multicultural curriculum and experiences. ECDC welcomes students of any race, color, religion, gender, and national or ethnic origin.
Programs
ECDC, Inc. at Saint Mary's College
Havican Hall
- Ages 3 through 6 during the 35-week school year program
- Ages 3 through 9 during the 8-week summer day camp program
- Hours - 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
ECDC, Inc. at Notre Dame
Bulla Road
- Ages 2 through 6 during the 35-week school year program
- Ages 2 through 9 during the 8-week summer day camp program
- Hours - 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Eligibility
At least one parent must be affiliated with the University of Notre Dame or Saint Mary's College (i.e. administration, faculty, staff, student or alumni), or an employee of the Holy Cross Order Community.
Tuition
ECDC-ND Tuition Schedule - 2006-2007
ECDC-ND Weekly Tuition for Children Enrolled in the 3/4, 4, 4/5, & Kindergarten Activity Rooms
| Gross Family Income | Under $20,000 | $20,000 - 39,999 | $40,000 - 49,999 | $50,000 - 69,999 | $70,000 & Over (Full) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Full time, 6:30a-5:30p |
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| (max of 10 hrs/day) | M-F** | 83.00 | 97.00 | 123.00 | 138.00 | 174.00 |
Whole Day Schedule |
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| 6:30-5:30(10 hrs/day max) | MWF** | 59.00 | 73.00 | 93.00 | 103.00 | 133.00 |
| 6:30-5:30(10 hrs/day max) | TTH** | 44.00 | 52.00 | 61.00 | 73.00 | 90.00 |
Morning & Afternoon |
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| 6:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | M-F | 48.00 | 52.00 | 61.00 | 74.00 | 91.00 |
| 6:30-21:45 or 11:45-5:30 | M-F** | 58.00 | 68.00 | 88.00 | 99.00 | 124.00 |
| 6:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | MWF | 31.00 | 34.00 | 48.00 | 51.00 | 63.00 |
| 6:30-12:45 or 11:45-5:30 | MWF** | 37.00 | 49.00 | 57.00 | 62.00 | 83.00 |
| 6:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | TTH | 23.00 | 25.00 | 31.00 | 35.00 | 47.00 |
| 6:30-12:45 or 12:45-5:30 | TTH** | 28.00 | 32.00 | 44.00 | 48.00 | 55.00 |
| **Includes Hot Lunch | ||||||
ECDC-ND Weekly Tuition for Children Enrolled in the 2, 2/3 & 3 Activity Rooms
| Gross Family Income | Under $20,000 | $20,000 - 39,999 | $40,000 - 49,999 | $50,000 - 69,999 | $70,000 & Over (Full) | |
Full time, 6:30am-5:30pm |
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| (max of 10 hrs/day) | M-F** | 90.00 | 107.00 | 134.00 | 152.00 | 189.00 |
Whole Day Schedule |
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| 6:30-5:30(10 hrs/day max) | MWF** | 67.00 | 82.00 | 101.00 | 113.00 | 144.00 |
| 6:30-5:30(10 hrs/day max) | TTH** | 51.00 | 57.00 | 71.00 | 82.00 | 99.00 |
Morning & Afternoon |
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| 6:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | M-F | 50.00 | 58.00 | 73.00 | 83.00 | 102.00 |
| 6:30-12:45 or 11:45-5:30 | M-F** | 62.00 | 79.00 | 97.00 | 107.00 | 137.00 |
| 6:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | MWF | 34.00 | 38.00 | 51.00 | 57.00 | 74.00 |
| 6:30-12:45 or 11:45-5:30 | MWF** | 44.00 | 52.00 | 61.00 | 74.00 | 90.00 |
| 6:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | TTH | 24.00 | 28.00 | 35.00 | 41.00 | 49.00 |
| 6:30-12:45 or 11:45-5:30 | TTH** | 32.00 | 34.00 | 49.00 | 51.00 | 63.00 |
| **Includes Hot Lunch | ||||||
ECDC-SMC Tuition Schedule - 2004-2005
Weekly Tuition| Full time, 7:30-5:30* | M-F | $138.00 |
| Morning and Afternoon Schedules: | ||
| 7:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | M-F | $74.00 |
| 7:30-12:45 or 11:45-5:30* | M-F | 99.00 |
| 7:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | MWF | 50.00 |
| 7:30-12:45 or 11:45-5:30* | MWF | 62.00 |
| 7:30-11:45 or 12:45-5:30 | TTH | 35.00 |
| 7:30-12:45 or 11:45-5:30* | TTH | 47.00 |
| Whole Day Schedule: | ||
| 7:30-5:30* | MWF | 103.00 |
| 7:30-5:30* | TTH | 73.00 |
ECDC-SMC Scholarships
SMC students and SMC staff with financial need may apply for scholarships funded by Saint Mary's College. ND graduate students with financial need may apply for scholarships funded by the University of Notre Dame. Families with documented financial need, not affiliated in one of the three categories listed above, may apply for scholarship assistance through the ECDC board of directors. If you are interested in further information regarding scholarships or need an application for one of the scholarships described above (i.e. SMC, ND or ECDC Board Scholarship), please contact Terri Kosik, Executive Director, at 631-3345.
Registration
Forms and additional information are available through the ECDC Office at 18680 Bulla Road, or phone 631-3344.
Please note: ECDC is a separate and independent entity from the University of Notre Dame. ECDC has its own board of directors, officers and employees.
Early Childcare Development Center, Inc. (ECDC)
18680 Bulla Road
(574) 631-3344
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