Frequently AskedQuestions
Find helpful answers about our programs, enrollment process, tuition, daily care, parent communication, and more.
Tuition and Payment Questions
Does KinderKids publish tuition rates online?
No. Tuition varies by program and enrollment needs. Our team prefers to speak with each family, explain the program, and provide current tuition information during the enrollment process.
Are meals included in tuition?
Yes. KinderKids provides breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. The school participates in CACFP and follows USDA meal-pattern guidelines.
Is there an enrollment fee?
Yes. An enrollment or registration fee applies. Contact the enrollment team for the current amount and payment requirements.
Does KinderKids accept tuition assistance?
Yes. Both campuses accept Alabama child care subsidy assistance, Navy CYP, MCCYN, Child Care Aware, and eligible employer-sponsored child care benefits.
What happens if tuition assistance does not cover the full cost?
Families are responsible for any parent fee, copayment, or remaining balance not covered by the assistance program.
How can I get current tuition information?
Request a tour or contact our enrollment team. We will help you understand the program, availability, current tuition, and enrollment requirements.
Programs Questions
What ages does KinderKids serve?
KinderKids offers care and early education beginning at 6 weeks and continuing through Alabama First Class Pre-K. Specific classroom names and age ranges may vary by campus.
What curriculum does KinderKids use?
Frog Street curriculum is used across programs from infancy through Pre-K. Teachers also incorporate hands-on STEAM learning and social-emotional development.
How do you prepare children for kindergarten?
School readiness starts at birth at KinderKids. Children progressively build communication, literacy, early math, science, social-emotional, motor, problem-solving, and independence skills through developmentally appropriate experiences.
Are meals and snacks provided?
Yes. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided and included in tuition.
Do you help with potty training?
Yes. Potty-training introductions may begin around 18 months based on each child’s readiness and needs. Teachers partner with families to provide consistent, individualized support.
Enrollment Questions
How do parents receive classroom updates?
KinderKids uses Playground for real-time updates, announcements, reminders, direct teacher messaging, progress information, photos, videos, schedules, and newsletters.
Do you have security cameras?
Yes. Both campuses have interior and exterior cameras. Parents are not provided remote viewing access.
Is there a waitlist?
KinderKids does not maintain a traditional waitlist. Families can complete an application and pay the registration fee to receive the first available opening for the appropriate age group. The enrollment team can provide an estimated timeframe and will contact families if a space becomes available sooner.
How do I enroll my child?
Begin by booking and completing a tour. Next, complete the online application and pay the registration fee. Families must then submit the required paperwork and immunization records and complete a family onboarding meeting.
What subsidies do you accept?
Alabama child care subsidy assistance, Navy CYP, MCCYN, Child Care Aware, and eligible employer-sponsored child care benefits.