How do you determine full-time and part-time care?
Our tuition rates are based on the number of hours your child attends each week.
- Part-time care: 24 hours or less per week
- Full-time care: More than 24 hours per week
Please note that children may not remain in our care for more than 10 hours per day.
What is the youngest age you accept?
We provide childcare for infants starting at 6 weeks old. Children must also have current immunizations.
Do you accept ELRC Child Care Subsidy?
Yes, Kidz Paradise accepts ELRC Child Care Subsidy funding. Families are responsible for their assigned co-pay plus a $30 per child weekly fee. This fee helps offset the difference between our tuition rates and ELRC reimbursement rates.
Do you offer sibling discounts?
Yes. We offer a 10% sibling discount on the oldest child’s tuition.
What is your registration fee?
Our registration fee is charged per family, not per child.
- Initial registration fee: $85
- Annual re-registration fee: $35
How often are toys cleaned and sanitized?
Health and safety are very important at Kidz Paradise. Toys are sanitized twice daily using a state-approved bleach sanitizing solution.
- Toys are cleaned during nap time and again at the end of the day
- Toys that are mouthed or visibly dirty are removed immediately for cleaning
- All toys receive a deep cleaning weekly
- During contagious illness outbreaks, toys are sanitized daily until the illness is no longer spreading
What are your classroom ratios?
Kidz Paradise follows all Pennsylvania Department of Human Services childcare regulations regarding classroom ratios.
| Age Group | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Infants (6 weeks–12 months) | 4:1 |
| Young Toddlers | 5:1 |
| Older Toddlers | 6:1 |
| Preschool & Pre-K | 10:1 |
| School-Age | 12:1 |
What qualifications do your staff members have?
Kidz Paradise participates in the Keystone STARS program, which promotes higher standards in early childhood education.
Our staff members are required to have:
- A high school diploma, CDA, or higher education credentials
- One to two years of childcare experience
- Current background clearances and health assessments
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Health and safety training
- Fire safety training
- Child development training
- Annual professional development training
Do you transport school-age children?
Yes. Kidz Paradise provides transportation for school-age children attending:
- Shiloh Hills Elementary Center
- Cornwall Terrace Elementary Center
Parents must provide car seats, and Kidz Paradise provides transportation services.
Do you offer a summer program for school-age children?
At this time, Kidz Paradise has not finalized plans for a 2026 summer school-age program.
Do you provide meals and snacks?
Yes. We provide:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Afternoon snack
Kidz Paradise participates in the Pennsylvania Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which helps us provide nutritious meals while keeping tuition affordable.
Monthly menus are posted:
- On the Important Documents page of our website
- On each classroom parent board
How is tuition handled during vacations or illnesses?
Tuition remains due during absences to ensure staffing coverage for enrolled children.
However, we do offer discounted rates for extended absences:
- First week off: 50% tuition discount
- Additional weeks: 20% discount off regular tuition rate