The Children’s Center provides high quality and affordable child care for children of students, faculty and staff, and the local community.
Contact Information:
Director, Maria Gruen
845.687.5257 (p) 845.687.5258 (f)
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
Interested families should call to set up an appointment to visit and learn more about our daycare policies and procedures.
All students interested in enrolling their children in daycare or preschool must be registered for classes and provide the Director with a copy of their class schedule.
There is a $25 nonrefundable registration fee.
We do not provide drop in child care.
Classrooms are set up into interest areas including Dramatic Play, Art, Blocks, Library,
Sensory Table, Music, Games & Puzzles, Writing and Computers. Child-sized furnishings
are organized with age appropriate toys and materials to create an environment that
focuses on the joy of learning. We have a large outdoor playground and indoor gross
motor room that allows the children to have room for movement and active play.
Our teaching staff have a range of Childhood Development Certificates, two year degrees,
four year degrees and Teaching Certifications. All teaching staff receive 15 hours
of professional development each year in all areas of early childhood education.
All teachers are trained in First Aid and CPR.
Our rates are based on the current market rates set forth by the Office of Children and Family Services.
Contracts are created for each family based on their child’s planned usage of the center.
Students may apply for the SUNY Child Care Subsidy Block Grant which reduces the tuition
based on income and family size.
Use Rates |
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Weekly Rates |
Use of the Center 30 hours or more per week. |
Daily Rates |
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Part-Day Rates |
Use of the Center less than 6 hours per day. |
Student Hourly Rates |
Use of the Center for 4 hours or less. Hourly rates will only be used for a full hour. They will not be used in increments of quarter hours or half hours. |
Fees |
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Child's Age |
6 wks. - 18 mos. |
1 1/2 - 3 years |
3-5 years |
Weekly |
$308 |
$290 |
$264 |
Daily |
$64 |
$61 |
$54 |
Part Day |
$43 |
$41 |
$36 |
Hourly (Students) |
$9.50 |
$9.25 |
$9.00 |
Universal Prekindergarten Wrap Around: $21 per day
Rates include Morning and Afternoon Snacks.
Discount @10% for second child in same family.
There is a $25 registration fee per semester: Fall – Spring - Summer
*Approved Effective 23/2
Our Family Handbook outlines every policy and procedure the Children’s Center follows.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Office of Children and Family Services
Contact Information
Director, Maria Gruen
845.687.5257 (p)
845.687.5258 (f) childrenscenter@sunyulster.edu facebook.com/sunyulsterchildrenscenter
Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:00pm
Policies and Procedures
Our Family Handbook outlines every policy and procedure the Children’s Center follows.
COVID-19 plan for reopening the Children's Center revised