Child Care Center
Overview
The CAP Child Care Center provides high quality care for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Research has shown that early childhood education conducted in a safe, nurturing environment for children 6 weeks to five years of age does influence positive outcomes both in school and in life. The center director, Allison Troutman, and her low turnover staff of 20 provide such an environment in the center Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. year round. Parents in the area have a real need for reliable, high quality affordable child care services so they can work or receive training/education to improve their lives.
The care and the educational experience provided by the CAP Child Care Center are of the highest quality in the area. The center is licensed by the PA Department of Public Welfare and has earned a Star 4 in the Keystone Stars rating system. This is the highest rating possible under the Keystone STARS standards, which emphasize staff qualifications and professional development, the early learning program, partnerships with family and community, and leadership and management.
To achieve the STAR 4 rating a center has to demonstrate: high level of staff development; two-thirds of staff completed or enrolled in credentials or degrees; activities designed to encourage communication both verbal and written; staff compensation practices maximized; and a review of the facility by a nationally recognized scale indicates a high quality score. To read more about the Keystone Stars program, see the website address at the bottom of this page.
The CAP Child Center works very closely with the Child Care Information Services (CCIS) program to assist families with day care costs. For information about eligibility for financial assistance with child care costs, you may consult their web page or call CCIS Information and Referral Service at 717.393.4004 or 1.800.937.4546. You may email to request more information, by sending your inquiry to lbrown@caplanc.org.
The United Way of Lancaster County partially supports the CAP Child Care Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the ages of the children admitted into the child care program?
A: 6 weeks to 5 years (until a child enters kindergarten)
Q: What are the hours of operation for the child care center?
A: 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Q: Is there a registration fee?
A: There is a one-time only registration fee of $25.
Q: What is the cost of tuition for CCIS families?
A: Your CCIS subsidy plus a CAP co-pay of $5-$25 based on your income. Private pay families should contact the center directly.
Q: Are there any other costs to enroll?
A: Every parent needs a key card to enter the building for security purposes. There is a deposit of $10 per card, which is refunded after the key is returned.
Q: What is included?
A: CAP Child Care provides breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. The center also provides baby food and cereal for infants. In the older age classrooms, CAP Child Care provides free field trips to various locations throughout the summer.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Infant/Toddler parents - formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper creams, extra clothes, blanket, and pillows (for toddlers) Preschool - extra clothes, blanket, and pillow
Q: Can I bring food for my child?
A: Staff prefer that outside food not enter the center. CAP Child Care can provide alternative menus for any food allergies your child may have.
Q: What is the education and training of your teachers?
A: As a STAR 4 center, each staff member receives 24 hours of training per year in health and safety, observation, and many other areas of early childhood. A high percentage of staff has a college degree in early childhood education.
Forms
Contact Information
Allison Troutman, Director
Community Action Program
Child Care Center
P.O. Box 599
Lancaster, PA 17608-0599
P: 717.299.7388 x 3015 or x 3038
F: 717.299.9341
E: atroutman@caplanc.org
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