ECLC FAQs

  1. When is the school opened? ECLC’s school year starts the Tuesday after Labor Day and the last day is the Thursday before Memorial Day. Childcare is offered between 9:00 am to 1:30 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Extended care is available from 8:30 am to 9:00 am and 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm if there is ample family interest.

  2. How do I enroll my child? Please call or email the director to check on space availability. If there is space available for your child, you will then be asked to fill out and submit a Pre-Registration form along with a $125 non-refundable registration fee. Phone number is 816 363-1358 or email at eclcdirector@secondpres.org

  3. What is the staff/child ratio? The state regulations for Infant/Toddler Room, the ratio is 1 to 4. For Early Years Room, the ratio is 1 to 8. For Preschool and Prekindergarten, the ratio is 1 to 10. ECLC ratio is lower.

  4. Do you offer a multi-child discount? Yes, we offer a $25 family discount. If you have more than one child attending ECLC you will receive $25 discount on your monthly tuition.

  5. What kind of food program does ECLC provide? ECLC provides two nutritious snacks each day for the Infant/Toddler children and one snack for the EY, Preschool, and Prekindergarten classroom. Families may send a special snack if their child has allergies. Families provide lunch for their child in a cold pack lunchbox. Infant/Toddler classroom do not allow any peanut products. Parents are informed if there are peanut restrictions in the other classrooms.

  6. Is ECLC a faith-based program? ECLC is located inside Second Presbyterian Church in the Brookside Community of Kansas City, MO. The Early Childhood Learning Center is not a faith-based school. However, ECLC receives support through the generosity of the church.

  7. When can I tour the school? If you would like to visit please call (816)363-1358 or email eclcdirector@secondpres.org to schedule a day/time to tour.