Child Care Services on the MTSU Campus

[ MTSU JAC Child Care Grants ] [ MTSU Child Development Center ] [The Ann Campbell Early Learning Center (ACE Learning Center)]

Coordinator:	Maigan Wipfli
Phone:	615-898-2193
About:	Low-income Middle Tennessee State University students needing help with child care costs can apply for childcare grants. Grants will be available to students who are Pell-eligible; have a child or children in child care regardless of age; have a FAFSA on file with the MTSU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office; and complete a grant application for consideration for funding.

MTSU Child Development Center

Director:	Stephanie Bourgault
Location:	The Fairview Building, 820 Fairview Avenue, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Phone:	615-898-2198
Children Served:	Ages: 1-5 year olds
Open to children of students:	yes
Open to children of faculty:	yes
Open to children of staff:	yes
Open to children of administration:	yes
Open to children of the community:	yes
Class enrollment size:	6 in youngest, infant-toddler class, and 8 in other three infant-toddler class 15 in each preschool class
Hours of operation:	see below
For infants and toddlers only:	(MW a.m. 9:00-11:30, TR a.m.: 9:00-11:30, MW p.m.1:00-3:30, TR p.m. 1:00-3:30) with children placed by age.
Preschool:	2 sessions (MTWR a.m. 8:45-11:45, MTWR p.m. 1:00-4:00)
Period of operation:	Operates 12 weeks out of each semester
Registration/Materials fee:	$25/semester
Tuition Rates:	Infant Toddler (12 months-35 months): $250/semester for 12 weeks Preschool (3 and 4 year olds): $400/semester for 12 weeks
Preschool:	$400/semester for 12 weeks How funded: Families pay tuition, which cover cost other than those listed below (also tuition used for playground equipment, classroom equipment, food for snacks etc.
How does MTSU contribute:	Classroom and office space Salaries of director and two lead teachers Students enrolled in Early Childhood Education practicum courses support the classroom teacher

The Ann Campbell Early Learning Center (ACE Learning Center)

Director:	Charlotte Scott-Moore
Location:	206 N. Baird Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Phone:	Baird Lane: (615) 898-2458
Children Served:	Ages: 1 year to 5 years old Inclusive program that supports young children with and without developmental delays
Open to children of students:	Yes
Open to children of faculty:	Yes
Open to children of staff:	Yes
Open to children of administrators:	Yes
Open to children of community:	Yes
Maximum class enrollment size:	One to Two-Year-Olds: 8 children (Green Room) Two to Three-Year-Olds: 9 children (Blue Room) Four to Five-Year-Olds: 13 children (Red Room)
Days of operation and rates:	Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM Closed for one week in summer, MTSU observed holidays, and other full University closures.
Tuition Rates (Based on 48 Weeks):	Five Days:   – Green Room: $1,100   – Blue Room: $1,000   – Red Room: $900 Four Days:   – Green Room: $880   – Blue Room: $800   – Red Room: $720 Three Days:   – Green Room: $671   – Blue Room: $610   – Red Room: $549 Two Days:   – Green Room: $484   – Blue Room: $440   – Red Room: $396
How funded:	Tuition, United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties, grants, contributions, and donations.
How does MTSU contribute?	MTSU provides space, utilities, and the director’s salary. Positions are available for work-study students at no cost to the center. Students from the field of Education and other disciplines complete observations, internships, and practicums to support their knowledge and preparation for work in early childhood.

For information about HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START, call (615) 896-5870.

To inquire about qualifying for the CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, which pays for part of the parent’s child care fees, contact the Rutherford County Department of Human Services at (615) 848-5153.