Exceptional early childhood education in the heart of Greene County
Where Greene County families and educators partner to raise confident, curious children. Professional early childhood programs for ages 16 months through 12 years, delivered with warmth and community care.
Partnering with leading local businesses
Where Friendship Grows
Greene County Child Care Center is a non-profit childcare and preschool providing quality childcare for the local community since 1971.
Early childhood is the most critical period in human growth and development. During these years, learning experiences for children must be diverse, creative, and carefully planned, based on sound principles of child development.
Our Mission
Early childhood is the most critical period in human growth and development. During these years, learning experiences for children must be diverse, creative, and carefully planned, based on sound principles of child development.
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To provide a fun, safe, loving, caring and nurturing environment to help children grow and develop at their own rate.
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To help children develop a positive self image and learn how to handle emotions in an appropriate way.
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To nurture the capacity to trust and form caring relationships, while developing empathy, kindness, and a sense of belonging within their community.
Rates
Our Rates
We offer full time and part time programs for ages 16 months through 5 years, including a pre-kindergarten educational program. For ages 5 through 12, GCCCC offers before and after school care, as well as a full day summer program. Our summer program for “school-agers” offers fun in-house activities such as water days, bike days and local field trips.
Program
Weekly Rate
16 months – 24 months
$289
Age 2 (diapers)
$254
Preschool Ages 2-4 (potty trained)
$208
Pre-Kindergarten
$214
Before/After School
$110
Summer School Age
$187
Drop-In Rate
$66/day
Drop-In Rate (diapers)
$83/day
A $145 registration fee and deposit are also required. Part time rates are available; please call for more information.
Support
FAQs
Everything you need to know about Greene County Child Care Center. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please reach out to our team and we'll be delighted to get back to you.
Which program is right for my child?
Age is the primary factor, but we also consider potty training status and developmental readiness. Here's a quick guide:
- 16-24 months: Young Toddlers program
- Age 2 (diapers): Two-Year-Olds program
- Ages 2-4 (potty trained): Preschool Explorers
- Ages 4-5: Pre-K Academy
- Ages 5-12: Before/After School or Summer Camp
Still not sure? We're happy to discuss your child's specific needs during a tour or phone call!
What if my child is potty training but not fully trained?
We understand potty training is a process! If your child is actively training and showing readiness, we can work with you. For our Preschool Explorers program (ages 2-4), children should be mostly potty trained, meaning they can tell you when they need to go and have more successes than accidents. We'll partner with you to maintain consistency between home and school. If your child is just beginning the potty training journey, our Two-Year-Olds (Diapers) program might be a better fit until they're more confident.
Do you offer part-time schedules?
Yes! We offer both full-time and part-time schedules for our infant, toddler, and preschool programs. Part-time typically means 3-4 days per week, though we try to accommodate individual scheduling needs when possible. Contact us to discuss what works best for your family.
What are your hours of operation?
Our regular hours are 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. We're closed on major holidays and follow a calendar that we share with families at the beginning of each school year.
Do you close for holidays? Which ones?
We're closed for major holidays including:
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Years Eve: Early Close at 4:30pm
- New Years Day
These scheduled days off may change based on whether or not they fall on weekdays. We may open late or close the Center due to inclement weather. Rates remain the same during weeks with inclement weather. If you need information regarding the Center closing due to weather, please call the Center at 434-985-7852. You may also check the GCCCC Facebook page.
What happens during bad weather or snow days?
Safety is our top priority. We'll communicate closures via ProCare, email and text as early as possible.
What is your sick policy?
Parents should inform the center if their child has been diagnosed with any communicable diseases such as common cold, flu, strep throat, stomach flu, any viruses or fever. Fever will be considered a temperature of 101 degrees or higher. Children must be fever, diarrhea or vomit free for 24 hours or have a doctor’s note before returning.
The center will only administer emergency medications; this includes an inhaler for asthma, Benadryl and/or EpiPen for allergies. No other medications will be accepted or administered.
Parents should call the center before 9 a.m. if your child is going to be absent or coming in late.
The center will only administer emergency medications; this includes an inhaler for asthma, Benadryl and/or EpiPen for allergies. No other medications will be accepted or administered.
Parents should call the center before 9 a.m. if your child is going to be absent or coming in late.
Ready to See Where Friendship Grows?
Schedule a tour to explore our classrooms, meet our teachers, and discover why Greene County families trust us with their most precious gift. We can't wait to meet you!