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Financial Information

All of our programs offer convenient hours for working parents (Monday - Friday, 6:30am to 6:00pm) year-round, and we are only closed for 7 holidays.

Full-time: Monday - Friday

Part-time: 3 days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) or 2 days (Tuesday and Thursday).

Our tuition is based on a sliding fee scale according to gross family income. If your family income is below $23,736, you may qualify for state assistance. In order to assess your tuition, we require proof of income in the form of four consecutive paychecks or the previous year's tax returns.

Overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors, MCELC is a 501(C)3, private, nonprofit organization. We are grateful for strong community support!

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Dept. of Agriculture policy, MCELC is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Bldg., 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964.