Admitions
Application & Enrollment
Essential Steps to Prepare Your Baby for Group Care
As your baby starts in our care, we want the transition to be smooth and comfortable. Here are some important steps to help your baby adjust:
1. Introduce a Bottle Early
Start giving your baby a bottle at home. This helps them get used to bottle feeding, ensures they
get enough nutrition while in care, and helps us keep feeding routines consistent.
2. Encourage Independent Sleep
Help your baby learn to sleep safely and independently. Babies need to sleep on their backs in
cribs, and staff cannot hold them while they sleep. Practicing independent sleep at home helps
your baby rest well in a group care setting.
3. Support a Smooth Transition
We’re here to help you and your baby during this change. If you have questions or need
guidance, we’re happy to work with you to make your baby’s start in our program successful.
Application & Enrollment Information
Introduction
TFCC Bilingual Center offers private and subsidized care.
Subsidized care is available for families who meet income and need requirements.
Our center operates in a non-discriminatory way, providing equal treatment and services to all families.
Eligibility & Waitlist
Application Process
We always accept waitlist requests and applications for childcare.
Child Care Application & Enrollment – Key Steps
Step 1: Join the Waitlist
• Submit your waitlist request.
Step 2: Complete Parent Portal/Application
• Fill out your application online.
• Placement is on a waitlist until a spot is available.
• Enrollment is based on attendance needs, program space, family size & income (for subsidized care).
• Keep contact info up-to-date.
Step 3: Enrollment Forms
• Complete enrollment and orientation before care begins.
• Provide all required documents and proof of eligibility (if subsidized).
• Missing paperwork may result in losing your spot.
• After accepting enrollment, you’ll get a link to complete all forms online, including
policies and procedures.
PDF of forms is also available here.
▪ LIC 9150 (8/14) – Parent Notification – Additional Children in Care6
▪ LIC 282 (1/22) – Affidavit Regarding Liability Insurance For Family Child Care Home
▪ LIC 627 (9/08) – Consent For Emergency Medical Treatment – Child Care Centers Or Family Child Care Homes
▪ LIC 9166 (2/01) – Nebulizer Care Consent / Verification (Child Care Facilities)
▪ LIC 700 (10/19) – Identification And Emergency Information Child Care Centers / Family Child Care Homes
▪ LIC 995A (8/08) – Family Child Care Home – Notification Of Parents’ Rights
▪ LIC 995E (10/09) – Important Information For Parents
▪ LIC 9212 (10/05) – Consumer Awareness Information – Family Child Care
▪ LIC 9227 (8/20) – Individual Infant Sleeping Plan
▪ PUB 515 (10/19) – Risks and Effects of Lead Poisoning
Step 4: Immunizations
• Submit a current immunization record for your child.
• Exemptions are allowed only per California child care law.
Step 5: Photo for first friends display
• Bring one 4×6 vertical smiling photo for our photo wall.
Important Notes:
• You have 24 hours to respond when a spot opens.
• Follow instructions and deadlines to secure care.
• Help is available for uploads, technology, or forms.
For Infants Under 12 Months
Personal Infant Sleep Plan
• Required for all infants who haven’t turned one year old.
• You will get a link to complete this form along with other enrollment forms.
• Please read, fill out online, sign or initial, and submit with your other forms.
Other Enrollment Forms (If Needed)
Parent Permission
• Authorize staff to give medication if required.
• Link provided only when needed.
Physician Instructions
• Required for prescription medication.
• Link provided only when needed.
Facility
Attendance & Policies
• Days & Hours Attend only on enrolled days; extra hours possible if space allows (fees may apply).
• Absences Call by 8:00 a.m. if your child will be absent. One week of unreported absence = withdrawal.
• Withdrawal / Retiro: Give 30 days’ notice to remove your child.
#493009869
84 Pierces Street, Santa Rosa
On the last Friday of each month, the center will close at 12:30 p.m. to allow time for planning and preparing the curriculum for the upcoming month.
Tuition & Fees
Looking for Child Care Payment Help?
State-funded child care assistance may be available.
At TFCC Centers & Family Services Agency, we can help families cover all or part of infant child care costs.
If paying for daycare in Santa Rosa is challenging, you may qualify for support. Our goal is to reduce financial stress and ensure your child is enrolled in a safe, caring environment.
Who may qualify:
• Based on family income and size
• Funding is limited
• Applying does not guarantee services
Learn More
Visit our financial assistance page:
Payment Options
Payment Methods
At TFCC Bilingual Centers, we offer flexible payment options to make child care easy and convenient.
Available Options
• Financial assistance for eligible families
• Cash
• Check
• Parent Portal (ACH) – online payments
• Apple Pay, mobile payments
• Cntact our office and we’ll help find a solution
Payment Options
Payment Methods
At TFCC Bilingual Center, we offer flexible payment options to make child care easy and convenient.
Available Options
• Financial assistance for eligible families
• Cash
• Check
• Parent Portal (ACH) – online payments
• Apple Pay, mobile payments
• Contact our office and we’ll help find a solution
Enrollment Based Tuition
Monthly Tuition for Infants under 18 months
Infant 6 Week -2 years
| Monthly | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 day a | week 1300 | 1000 |
| 3 day a | week 1600 | 1300 |
| 5 day a | week 1800 | 1500 |
Toddler and Preschool 2-3 years old
| Monthly | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 day a | week 1000 | 800 |
| 3 day a | week 1300 | 1000 |
| 5 day a | week 1600 | 1300 |
Before and After School Care
| Monthly | Before & After School Age | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2 day a | week 600 | week 800 |
| 3 day a | week 720 | week 1000 |
| 5 day a | week 1100 | week 1400 |
Extra time by hour
| Birth to 2 years | 2-5 years | School Age |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
Administration Fees
Effective 08/01/2026
These fees secure your child’s spot in our program and are non-refundable.
Application Fee – $100
• A one-time fee required once your child is accepted into the program.
Annual Enrollment Fee – $200
• Charged annually and pro-rated based on your child’s first day of attendance.
• Due each July thereafter.
Purpose of the Annual Fee:
• Covers insurance, enrollment processing, client files, and supplies needed for newly enrolled children.
• Helps reserve available space if required.
• Supports our staff retention program, ensuring continuity and stability for your child.
• Guarantees continuous enrollment until the day before your child’s second birthday.
Miscellaneous Fees
Effective 08/01/2026
Please refer to the Handbook for any additional fees that may apply.
Early Drop-Off / Late Pick-Up
• Unexpected early drop-off or late pick-up: $60 per hour.
• Fees are billed in quarter-hour increments unless an overtime contract is in place:
◦ 0–5 minutes late: $15
◦ 6–16 minutes late: $30
◦ 17–35 minutes late: $45
◦ 36–45 minutes late: $60
Late Payment Fee
• $25 per day for accounts not paid on time.
Returned Check Fee
• $35 per check.
• After two returned checks, all future payments must be made in cash.
Deciding When Your Child Should Stay Home
Only Healthy Children May Attend Our Center
Your child’s well-being and the health of others in our center are our top priorities. Children who
are sick or showing signs of contagious illness should remain at home until they are fully
recovered.
Please notify the center of any illness, and keep your child home if symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or severe cough are present. Clear communication between parents and staff helps us maintain a safe and healthy environment for all children.
Daily Supplies
- Bresat Milk
- Bag Clothes
- Bottles
- Change of Clothes
- Pacifier
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Ointment
Each item must have your child’s name
Community Resources
4Cs
Child Parent Institute
Early Learning Insatitute
https://www.earlylearninginstitute.com/
WIC Sonoma County
PITC
First 5
Emergencies & Disasters
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
The safety of our children and staff is our top priority. Each year, all families are required to participate in a mandatory Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Orientation. During this session, we review safety procedures, evacuation plans, and communication protocols to ensure everyone knows how to respond in case of an emergency.
Food
| Meal or Snack | Food Item | 1-2 Years | 3-5 Years | 6-18 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIlk | 1/2 Cup Whole | 3/4 Cup Low-Fat or Fat-Free | 1 Cup Low-Fat or Fat-Free | |
| Breakfast | Vegetables, Fruit or Both | 1/4 Cup | 1/2 Cup | 1/2 Cup |
| Grains | 1/2 Ounce Equivalent | 1/2 Ounce Equivalent | 1 Ounce Equivalent |
Here is what breakfast that follow the meal pattern might look like:
Healthy breakfast for 1-2 years old
Healthy breakfast for 3-5 years old
Healthy Lunch for 1-2 years old
Healthy Lunch for 3-5 years old
Healthy Snack for 1-2 years old
Healthy Snack for 3-5 years old
Program Evaluations
Environment Rating Scale (ERS)
At TFCC, we use the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) in our facilities to
ensure high-quality care and learning environments.
• 84 Pierce Street Santa Rosa Score: 6.4
The ITERS evaluates programs serving children from birth to 30 months—an age range that requires special attention to physical, emotional, and developmental well-being. The tool measures how well the environment supports health, safety, learning, and nurturing interactions between caregivers and children.
The assessment reviews both indoor and outdoor environments, including:
- Room arrangement and safety
- Learning materials and daily routines
- Caregiver-child interactions and communication
- Curriculum and program structure
- Support for families and staff
Each of the 6 main categories and 39 subcategories is rated on a 7-point scale, where 7 indicates excellence and 1 indicates areas needing improvement.
What’s New
True excellence is achieved by continuously trying to be better. Awards & recognitions