Child Development Center CDC Programs Offered

Philosophy

It is our belief that every child is unique and a special gift from God. We believe that they learn at their own pace and development. We believe parents are their first teachers, but our teachers guide and create diversified experiences where children learn through play and develop positive relationships with each other, their teacher, and the community.

Thank you for your interest in our Child Development Center (CDC) and the programs we offer to the Portage community. We believe that our programs are an outreach to local families and a way to minister to all. Below you will see a table of the Programs we offer and the Age group. We welcome children from 6 weeks old to School Age. 

Child Development Center CDC Admissions

If you are interested in enrolling your child into one of our programs please contact us to schedule a tour of our facility to begin the enrollment procedures. We want to have open communication with parents so please email or call us to help with enrollment procedures and to secure a position for your child. 

Parents and Guardians are expected to read, understand, and sign the Family Handbook and return the last page.   

• Family Handbook (6 weeks to 5 years old)
• School Age Program Family Handbook (5 years old to 12 years old)

Please email St. John's Child Development Center Office, cdcoffice@stjohnsportage.com, for an enrollment packet stating your child's age group. Read all forms carefully and sign in the appropriate areas for the admission process.

• St. John's Child Development Center Enrollment Packet (6 weeks to 5 years old)
• St. John's Child Development Center School Age Program Enrollment Packet (5 through 12 years old)

Download the forms below to start the enrollment packet for each program:

• Registration
• Childcare Enrollment Form
• Immunization Record Form
• Child Health Report
• Health History and Emergency Care Plan
• Food Program Form - Children 2 years and older
• Food Program Form - Children under 2 years
• Intake Form - Children 2 years and older
• Intake Form - Children under 2 years

Child Development Center CDC Tuition

Tuition is due in advance. A registration fee will be charged at initial registration and every September after. Tuition fees are determined annually by the Board of Christian Education. A yearly increase can be expected to help cover the costs of center operations.

Click here to view our 2020–2021 tuition rates. 

Full-Time or Part-Time

Tuition fees are classified as Full-Time or Part-Time.

Full-Time (FT) care is considered to be over 21 hours a week.

Part-Time (PT) care is considered to be under 21 hours a week. 

Discounts

St. John’s Lutheran Church families with one child enrolled full-time will receive a $10.00 a week discount off tuition.  

St. John’s Lutheran Church families with more than one child enrolled full-time will receive a $20.00 a week discount off tuition.