Parent Teacher Organization

The PTO was formed in the fall of 2007.

Mission of the PTO is to assist the Child Enrichment Center by supporting the education of the children and promoting communication and understanding between parents/guardians of the students and the teachers and administrators of the center.

Purpose of the PTO is to plan, implement and support family activities and fundraising activities for the center.  The PTO has no authority in the school administration and/or policies.

Join the PTO today!!  $10.00 per family

PTO Meetings are typically held the second Tuesday of each month @ 5:30 p.m. at the CEC.  Meetings usually last about 45 minutes & children are welcome!!

The PTO has sponsored the following activities:

• Manna Food Drive @ Thanksgiving

• Thanksgiving Feast & Silent Auction

• Head Start Toy Drive @ Christmas

• St. Jude Trike-A-Thon in February

• Provides birthday, monthly & holiday treats for the CEC staff.

• Teacher Appreciation Week

• Various Fundraisers throughout the school term

Contact: 

PTO President, Kaitlin Blackburn - kaitlinblackburndds@gmail.com or (812) 306-4451

Enrollment & Fees 

Admission Procedure

Children entering the center will be placed in the appropriate class based on their age as of September 1st of the current school year.  This guideline is in keeping with the Escambia County school system.

It is the parent’s responsibility to complete and return all required forms prior to the child’s first day of attendance.  All immunization (FDCF form #680) and physical (FDCF from #3040) records are to be updated as needed or requested.  Please refer to Appendix B for current immunization requirements.

The following forms are required:

• CEC Enrollment Agreement

• DCF Child Care Application

• Signed Statement that the CEC has provided the custodial parents or legal guardian with the brochure “Know Your Childcare Facility” (CF/PI 175-24) & a copy of the program’s disciplinary procedures

• State of Florida School Entry Health Exam Form 3040

• Immunization FDCF Form 680 or Exemption Form 681

• Birth Certificate

• Influenza Virus, Guide to Parents (CF/PI 175-70), signed annually each Aug./Sept.

• GMC Media Release

• GMC Medical Authorization Form

• Family History

• ASQ Consent Form

• Food Activities Permission Form

• On-Site Field Trip Permission Form

• Distracted Adult Brochure (signed annually each April & September)

Tuition Rates & Fees

All fees and tuition amounts are to be paid according to the requirements outlined in the “Financial Policy” section of this Handbook, and are NON-REFUNDABLE. In-house registration for the Summer and Fall Terms will be held during the month of February. Any additional spots will be filled from the annual CEC Wait List. The Wait List opens April 1st each year, remains active until March 31st and requires a non-refundable $25 fee. As positions become available, individuals will be contacted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2025 - 2026 school term registration & supply fees

Registration Fees – School Year Term – $150.00

VPK Wrap-Around Program Registration – $100.00

Afterschool Program Registration – $50.00

Summer Term Registration – $75.00

Supply Fees – School Term* – $50.00

Summer Term – $25.00

*No supply fee for students enrolled in VPK hours only.

2025 SUMMER TERM TUITION RATES

One’s - $745.00 (M-F), $483.00 (M/W/F), $336.00 (T/TR)

Two’s - $725.00 (M-F), $468.00 (M/W/F), $331.00 (T/TR)

Three’s - $705.00 (M-F), $452.00 (M/W/F), $315.00 (T/TR)

Four’s - $630.00 (M-F), $385.00 (M/W/F), $260.00 (T/R)

School Age Summer 2025 - $450.00 (M-F), $270.00 (M/W/F), $195.00 (T/TR)

2025 - 2026 School Term Tuition Rates

One’s - $780.00 (M-F), $506.00 (M/W/F), $352.00 (T/TR)

Two’s - $760.00 (M-F), $490.00 (M/W/F), $347.00 (T/TR)

Three’s - $737.00 (M-F), $473.00 (M/W/F), $330.00 (T/TR)

VPK Only - FREE

VPK + Wrap - $583.00 (M-F), $391.00 (M/W/F), $270.00 (T/TR)

Four’s (Non-VPK) - $660.00 (M-F), $420.00 (M/W/F), $295.00 (T/R)

After School Program - $365.00 (M-F)

ratios

Our center believes that children need individual attention; therefore we strive to keep our classes as small as possible.  Our ratios are below the state-mandated requirements.  Our target class size and child/teacher ratios are as follows:

Ones - 9 Children with 2 teachers

Twos - 13 children with 2 teachers

Threes -15 children with 2 teachers

Fours - 20 children with 2 teachers

School-Age - 28 children with 3 teachers