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Children’s Center

Mission Statement

"The mission of the Tacoma Community College Child Care is to enable parents to pursue their education by providing a safe, nurturing environment for their children. As an on campus facility, childcare is intended to be accessible and affordable. We promote the development of positive self-esteem, independence, and confidence as we address the child's individual, physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs. In addition, we are committed to strengthening the family through personal interactions, education, and community resource referral.

Childcare

The TCC Children's Center is a state-licensed, non-profit service provided for students, faculty and staff at TCC. The center is housed in a specially designed facility (Bldg 23). Care is provided on a space available basis for children 18 months to 5-years-old. The center is an ECEAP site, providing free preschool for eligible 4-year-olds. The Center maintains a waiting list.

Children must be enrolled for a minimum of four hours per day, five days per week; 3 hours a day, 4 days a week for summer. Tuition is charged on a sliding fee scale, with fees determined by parent income and family size. Registration for child care services, including payment of a non-refundable deposit, must be made in advance to reserve a space for your child. The Center is open to all eligible children without regard to race, color, handicap, age, sex or national origin.