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Enrollment Rates & Fees


All fees are weekly full-time rates. We do not offer a part-time option. Rates are based on WSU affiliation.

WSU rates apply to WSU students enrolled in six or more undergraduate credits and to WSU employees with a minimum 0.5 FTE. Community rates apply to all other families.

For more information, please call 507.457.2300 or email childrenscenter@winona.edu.

Infant

  • WSU Rate: $220
  • Community Rate: $225

Toddler

  • WSU Rate: $205
  • Community Rate: $210

Pre-K

  • WSU Rate: $185
  • Community Rate: $190

School Age

After School Care (2:30 pm - 5:30 pm)

  • WSU Rate: $55
  • Community Rate: $58

School-Age Summer Rates

  • WSU Rate: $175
  • Community Rate: $180

Enrollment Information


Additional information regarding eligibility, our waiting list, enrollment and orientation are available below.

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and, where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department.

(Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

Families are contacted by Center staff when a classroom vacancy occurs. At the time of enrollment, families will be sent a packet containing the following forms:

  • Registration form
  • Emergency contact card
  • Health Summary & Immunization Record
  • Child Personal Information

The Children’s Center continuously accepts enrollment requests using the waiting list form.

Families are placed on the waiting list by the date and time of their initial request.

Please call 507.457.2300 or email the Children’s Center at childrenscenter@winona.edu if you would like to discuss our programs or request a tour of the facility.

Children are enrolled in the following prioritized order:

  • WSU student parents
  • WSU faculty and staff
  • Greater Winona Area community members
Once enrollment materials are received, families attend a 45-minute orientation to finalize the paperwork, learn about Center programs, meet classroom teachers and share individual family practices. A $50.00 registration fee is due at the time of orientation.