Will the program accept vouchers from the Early Learning Coalition (ELC)?

Yes, we are currently a provider affiliated with the ELC.

Is there a limit to the number of hours my child can be in care during the day?

Yes, the maximum number of hours per day is 10.

Will the center provide transportation to and from local elementary schools?

No, transportation will not be provided.

Is there a registration fee for the center?

    Yes. Students: $25 per term or $50 annually; Faculty and Community: $75 annually

What is the student rate for the center?

For the entire rate structure, please see the tuition schedule

What is the security like at the center?

The center is equipped with a security system as well as a secure keypad entry system at the front door. Parents are assigned a code, which they will enter in order to enter the facility. After 6:30 p.m., parents will ring the doorbell to gain access to the facility.

What type of training is required for faculty of the center?

Each faculty member will have a background check performed and will be fingerprinted. In addition, each faculty will be trained in Pediatric First Aid and Infant/Toddler CPR. The Department of Children and Families requires each faculty member to receive the minimum requirement of a 40-hour training program, which addresses the needs of young children in early childhood programs. In addition, DCF also requires 10 hours of training on an annual basis. TodayCare requires faculty to receive an additional 10 hours of training, totaling 20 hours annually. Additionally, each staff member has his or her own educational experience.

Will we receive a parent handbook and policies of the center?

Yes, each family who enrolls a child will receive a parent handbook and the policies of the center upon registration and orientation..

What happens to my child when I graduate from PHCC?

We feel strongly that consistency is an important factor in choosing an early childhood program. In order to maintain that consistency, upon graduation of a student, his/her child would be invited to remain in the center until the end of the following semester. However, in the term after the student graduates, he/she must pay community rates (unless he/she takes additional PHCC classes).

How will the center get in touch with parents while they are in class?

The center will have important demographic information on each parent and family member permitted to pick up the child, including telephone numbers. If the center needs to get in touch with a parent, they will use the telephone numbers provided. In the event the center is unsuccessful, the campus security could be used in order to find the parent on campus.

Does the center accommodate children with special needs?

The center will meet with the family to determine the needs of the child and together with the family decide if the program can meet both the child's and the family's needs.

What will the children sleep on at the center?

Infants will have individual cribs. Toddlers through pre-kindergarten children in the core program will sleep on a cot within their classroom. Offering a rest period is a state mandated requirement and is between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily throughout the center.

What activities are available for the school age children?

All children will benefit from developmentally appropriate activities written specifically for their age group. Activities for the children will include hands on experiences through play and exploration of the world around them.

What type of surface does the playground consist of?

The playground is made up of several different surfaces including a concrete tricycle track, a non-toxic rubber mulched area with climbing structures and a rubber surface for outside water play.

Will the center faculty help when my child is ready to be potty trained?

Yes, faculty of the center will work with families to facilitate any potty training efforts between home and school.

How will the drop-in children be grouped in the evening?

The drop-in program has two separate classrooms where children will spend their time. Two year olds through school age will be grouped according to group size.

What are the ages of the infant program? The toddler program?

Infants are six weeks through 12 months. Toddlers are 12 months through 24 months.

Does the center follow the same calendar as the college?

No, the center has its own holiday calendar.

How many centers does TodayCare currently operate?

TodayCare Children’s Centers currently operates five centers in the states of Alabama, California, Florida and Tennessee. TodayCare Children's Center at PHCC was their first center in Florida. They also manage the center at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa.

Is there a sibling discount?

Yes, the center will discount the oldest child’s tuition ten percent per week, for full time enrollment.

What are the hours of the center?

The center will operate the core program from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The drop-in evening program will operate from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday during the fall and spring semesters only.

Is the center open on the weekends?

No, since the majority of classes are scheduled during the week, the center will not be open on the weekends.

How many hours per week can I use the center?

There is no limit on the number of hours you may use the center per week.