Frequently Asked Questions
General
Yes, CLC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) and Cognia.
CLC’s accreditation capacity is 196.
No, we do not offer drop-in child care services. Our Center operates with annual Enrollment
Contracts only.
No, the Center provides only a morning and afternoon snack. Lunch is provided by the
family. Food and/or milk for special dietary needs are also provided by the parent.
Yes, we offer tours by appointment in the mornings between 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and in
the afternoons between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Enrollment
Yes. CLC serves only students, staff, faculty, and alumni of the University of Houston.
We are open Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Center requests at least a 2 week written notice to be approved by the Director
in order to cancel an Enrollment Agreement. Please see the Enrollment Termination Form.
Waiting List
We enroll children continuously as openings become available.
A parent must have a due/birth date for the child and a UH affiliation.
Tuition Assistance
CLC offers child care tuition assistance programs for student parents who qualify
based on financial need as determined by the UH Scholarships and Financial Aid Office.
Student parents, both graduate and undergraduate, may be eligible. This CLC tuition
assistance money is independent of the UH Scholarships and Financial Aid Office.
Curriculum
Yes, at CLC all classrooms use NAEYC's Developmentally Appropriate Practices and a
child's learning assessments to develop their lesson plans. The preschool classrooms
also follow the benchmarks outlined for preschool education by the Texas Education
Association.
Your child is assigned a classroom depending upon age and available openings.
Nutrition Program
The cost of food provided by the Center (Morning/Afternoon Snacks) is included in
the weekly tuition fees.
Please refer to the Family Handbook.
We have the monthly snack menu online and at the front desk.
No.
Parent
CLC follows the University of Houston Holiday Schedule.
No.
Read about our illness policy in the Family Handbook.
You will be notified and expected to pick up your child immediately. Read about the
policy in the Family Handbook.
Please visit our Programs page to view the program guides for information regarding items brought from home.
With a teacher's permission, you may bring store-bought cake/cupcakes/cookies that
can be served during snack. Please refer to the birthday policy in the Family Handbook.
Yes, for an extended visit please communicate with the classroom teacher.
Billing & Payments
We accept checks, money orders, or credit cards. Checks and money orders should be
made payable to the University of Houston.
You can make payments online or at the front desk. Tuition payments are due weekly and in advance of services.
Your account is billed each Friday for the next week of services.
The Enrollment Agreement and Family Handbook states all fees are due in advance of
services. Late fees are charged on Tuesday at 12:00 noon when payment for the week
has not been received.
CLC does not pro-rate weekly charges for days missed so you do pay the full tuition
amount even when your child is absent. However, your annual Enrollment Agreement does
allow for 3 weeks to be used as vacation weeks and you do not pay for these weeks.
The request must be made in advance in writing on a Vacation Request Form.
No.
We do not have a payment option for 4 days per week; thus the fee is the same as the
5-day rate.
Yes, registration, building maintenance, and supply fees are due annually.
Advisory Board
The CLC Advisory Board (CLCAB) is composed of 12 voting members: 2 student members
appointed by the Student Government Association; 2 staff members appointed by the
Staff Council; 2 Faculty members appointed by the Faculty Counsil; 6 CLC parents (3
must be student parents) elected in a simple election each spring. Specific requirements
for membership can be reviewed in the CLCAB Constitution and Bylaw available online.
There are 7 to 9 scheduled meetings a year.
CLCAB welcomes input from all interested parties. Interested parties should contact
the Chairperson in order to secure a position on the agenda of future meetings.
Yes, the CLCAB has 3 ex-officio non-voting members. One of these is the director and
the other 2 are CLC staff elected by their peers.
Staff
Yes, all full-time staff are certified in CPR and First Aid and many of our part-time
staff have these certifications.
At CLC the Lead Teacher is a classroom manager and in charge of lesson plans and children’s
assessments. An Associate Teacher works closely with the Lead Teacher to implement
the lessons and activities daily.
Links
CLC is an auxiliary (self-funded) service, located organizationally in the Division
of Student Affairs.
Both the Texas Health and Human Services and Collaborative for Children offer special information about centers in and around the greater Houston area. Additionally,
the National Association for the Education of Young Children provides a list of all accredited programs by state.
CLC is licensed through Texas Health and Human Services.
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is awarded by the Council for Professional
Recognition in Washington D.C.
A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is awarded by the Council for Professional
Recognition in Washington D.C.