
Admissions
Admissions Process
Eligibility---To enroll in our childcare program, children must meet the age requirements for their specific class.
Admissions Steps-- All enrollment forms must be filled out online. A link is sent to all parents to fill out. Parents must complete and submit an application for each child. Once all documents are completed you will be sent a first week fee and registration fee to be paid before your child starts care.
Enrollment Forms
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Parent Handbook to revise and sign (return last page signed only)
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Admission Information Form
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Discipline and Guidance Policy
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Emergency Preparedness Plan and Acknowledgement Form,
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Safe Sleep Policy Form (J-800-2550)
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Potty Training Policy
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CACFP Meal Child Enrollment Forms
All enrollment forms must be submitted with a current copy of your child’s immunization records before your child begins care.
Tuition & Payment Policies
Registration & Fees:
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A one-time, non-refundable registration fee is due upon application submission.
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A yearly supply fee will be charged in every January to cover curriculum materials, art supplies, and other consumables.
Tuition Payment:
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Tuition is billed weekly and is due by Friday at 5:30pm.
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Payments received after Friday will incur a $35 late fee.
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If tuition is more than 5 days late, your child will not be permitted to attend until the balance is paid in full.
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If tuition is late more than three times in a calendar year, De Colores Child Development Center, reserves the right to terminate enrollment.
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Tuition covers breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, and dinner.
Attendance & Absences:
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Tuition is required for all weeks your child is enrolled, regardless of attendance. No credits are provided for sick days, vacations, or other absences.
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Families participating in a subsidy program (such as Texas Workforce Solutions) must adhere to the attendance policy guidelines. Parents are responsible for tuition during unauthorized absences and for covering any difference between the subsidy and the official tuition rate.
Discounts & Incentives:
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While we do not offer sibling discounts, we offer bi-weekly and monthly discounts.
Withdrawals:
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A 14-day written notice is required for all withdrawals. Tuition will continue to be billed if notice is not provided, and parents remain responsible for payment in full.

Tuition & Fees
Now Enrolling! De Colores Child Development Center offers quality childcare for children 6 weeks to 12 years across three Corpus Christi locations. All three centers offer Part-Time (2-day and 3-day), Academic Care, and Full-Time programs. Rates are the same at all locations.
Our Programs
Part-Time Care — Tuesdays & Thursdays
2 days per week. Ages 6 weeks – 5 years. Billed monthly
Part-Time Care — Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's
3 days per week. Ages 6 weeks – 5 years. Billed monthly
Academic Care — Monday through Friday
7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Ages 6 weeks – 5 years. Billed monthly
Full-Time Care
Ages 6 weeks – 12 years. Includes before/after school and school breaks. Billed weekly.
Tuition Rates
Part-Time — Tuesday's & Thursday's (Monthly)
6 weeks – 11 months: $585.00
12 – 17 months: $433.00
18 months – 35 months: $390.00
3 – 5 years: $369.00
Part-Time — Monday's, Wednesday's & Friday's (Monthly)
6 weeks – 11 months: $877.00
12 – 17 months: $650.00
18 months – 35 months: $585.00
3 – 5 years: $520.00
Academic Care — Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM (Monthly)
6 weeks – 11 months: $1,018.00
12 – 17 months: $932.00
18 months – 35 months: $824.00
3 – 5 years: $759.00
Full-Time Care (Weekly)
Infants (6 weeks – 17 months): $260.00/week
Toddlers (18 months – 35 months): $235.00/week
Preschool (3 – 5 years): $220.00/week
School Age — Breaks & Summer: $200.00/week
School Age — Before & After School: $180.00/week
Enrollment Fees
Registration Fee: $175.00 (one-time, per family)
Security Deposit: $175.00 (non-refundable)
Annual Supply Fee: $175.00 (billed each January)
Free Pre-K Program
FREE Pre-K for 3 & 4-Year-Olds
Give your child a strong start in kindergarten — at no cost to eligible families.
Free Pre-K is offered at all three De Colores centers in Corpus Christi.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE OUR PRE-K
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Free for eligible families — through our public Pre-K partnership.
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Full-day care — Pre-K plus before- and after-care in one place, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
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Texas Rising Star — 4-Star at Yorktown and Weber, 3-Star at Corona.
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Frog Street Pre-K — a research-based, dual-language curriculum in English and Spanish.
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Kindergarten readiness — early reading, math, writing, and social skills.
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Healthy meals — breakfast, lunch, and snacks through the USDA food program.
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Daily updates — photos and reports sent to your phone through Brightwheel.
WHO QUALIFIES
Your child must be 3& 4 years old on or before September 1 of the school year and meet at least one of these:
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Qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals
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Is learning English (English is not their first language)
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Is a child of an active-duty military member, or of a service member injured or killed on duty
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Is currently or was ever in foster care
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Is experiencing homelessness
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Is a child of a first responder eligible for the Star of Texas Award
Not sure if you qualify? Call us — we'll help you find out.
HOW TO ENROLL — 3 STEPS
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1. Register online — https://form.jotform.com/253206573789165
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2. Upload your documents in Brightwheel — birth certificate, immunization record, proof of address, and proof of eligibility (such as a pay stub or benefits letter).
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3. Tour & start — we'll call you to schedule a tour and confirm your start date.



