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How do I enroll my child?

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren), you will register each child through the Family Information Center.  Enrollment space is offered to families based on priorities established by the Snoqualmie Tribe, and age group availability and desired date to start enrollment are also factors.   

The Snoqualmie Tribe has developed the following priority groupings when assessing enrollment spots:

• Priority I – Native Families (must have a parent enrolled in a U.S. Federally recognized Tribe)
• Priority 2 – Children of Employees of the Snoqualmie Tribe, Crescent Market, Snoqualmie Casino, Eighth Generation, and Salish Lodge & Spa
• Priority 3 – Snoqualmie Valley Community at large

Are meals and snacks included in the tuition rate?

Morning and afternoon snack are provided each day and are included in the tuition.  We anticipate serving lunch beginning in the summer of 2023 after a substantial kitchen design and construction is completed. 

Will I receive a tuition credit for time away on vacation?

The center does not offer vacation credits.

What are the qualities and qualifications of the teaching and care staff?

Bright Horizons works to recruit and hire the highest quality teachers. Their staff are nurturers as well as educators who encourage learning through exploration and partnership with parents. They are trained to deliver the highest standard of care. All candidates undergo a thorough screening, including a Bright Horizons enhanced background check and state-required background checks. All teachers must meet state educational licensing and additional center requirements.

What resources does Bright Horizons offer to families?

Bright Horizons offers many resources to support families’ efforts to nurture children’s development, be actively involved in their education, and balance work/life demands. See www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources for more details on these tools.

What are the tuition rates and how were they determined?

Monthly tuition rates for Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Child Development Center have been established in alignment with comparable, high-quality child care centers in the surrounding area.  The Snoqualmie Tribe has developed the following priority groupings when assessing enrollment spots:

• Priority I – Native Families (must have a parent enrolled in a U.S. Federally recognized Tribe)
• Priority 2 – Children of Employees of the Snoqualmie Tribe, Crescent Market, Snoqualmie Casino, Eighth Generation, and Salish Lodge & Spa
• Priority 3 – Snoqualmie Valley Community at large

The Tribe operates the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) grant to assist Native families with access to high quality child care and early learning opportunities. The CCDF grant can assist eligible Native families with registration fee assistance and monthly subsidized tuition. To apply for grant funding please fill out a CCDF application from the Tribe’s website under General Benefits or email childcare@snoqualmietribe.us for a copy.

The full-time tuition schedule for Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Child Development Center is:

What are the hours of operation?

We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. year-round; closing only on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Tribal Recognition Day (when October 6 is a weekday), Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day. 

Where is the center located?

We are located at 9575 Ethan Wade Way SE, Snoqualmie, Washington. The Center sits on the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe Administrative Campus in the Tribal Center building. The center has its own designated entrance with no access to the remainder of the building other than an emergency egress door for fire safety. 

What other fees are required?

In addition to the tuition, the following fees are required:

• Registration Fee: A registration fee of $150 per family is due at the time of registration. 
• Enrollment Deposit: An enrollment deposit equal to one month’s tuition will be due when the enrollment offer is accepted. The enrollment deposit will be applied to the first month of tuition. If a family chooses not to enroll their child after accepting the enrollment offer, the enrollment deposit will be forfeited. Tribal members receiving child care grant funds will have a subsidized deposit amount.  
• Annual Re-Registration Fee: A $100 fee per child will be required each subsequent year to cover annual administrative and licensing fees.

The CCDF grant program can assist eligible Native families with this fee, and additional tuition expenses.

How is tuition paid?

Tuition is paid through ACH and is due on 25th day of the prior month. Example: September monthly tuition will be due on August 25.

Is there a sibling discount?

No, sibling discounts will not be offered.

Can I pay to reserve a space at the center without attending?

Bright Horizons will hold a space for up to one month. After one month, you must enroll your child, or the space will be offered to another family on the waitlist.

When is tuition billed and collected?

Tuition will be billed and collected monthly. 

What ages does the center serve?

The center has a capacity for 70 children and programs for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years old. 

What is the capacity and teacher-to-child ratio per age group?

The ratios at the center are designed to support one-on-one interactions between the teachers and children, an in-depth understanding by the teachers of the individual needs of each child, and the formulation of consistent caregiving routines based on the teachers’ knowledge of the individual children. These teacher-to-child ratios also support enhanced development, particularly language development.

Is part-time child care available at the center?

Yes, the center has part-time schedule options for families. 

What is the process to withdraw from the center?

Families will be required to provide notice of intent to withdraw 30 days in advance of the last day of attendance. 

How will enrollment spaces be allocated?

The Snoqualmie Tribe has developed the following priority groupings when assessing enrollment spots:

• Priority I – Native Families (must have a parent enrolled in a U.S. Federally recognized Tribe)
• Priority 2 – Children of Employees of the Snoqualmie Tribe, Crescent Market, Snoqualmie Casino, Eighth Generation, and Salish Lodge & Spa
• Priority 3 – Snoqualmie Valley Community at large

Once a child is registered to be enrolled, enrollment offers are made based on these priorities, as well as age group availability and desired enrollment start date.  

How soon can I enroll my child if on the waitlist?

The length of time will vary depending on the size of the waitlist and the ages of the children. Bright Horizons will send periodic communications to keep you informed of your status on the waitlist and will do everything they can to ensure you are offered a space as soon as it becomes available. Families may decline an offer and maintain their current position on the waitlist once. After the second decline, their name will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist.

What curriculum is used at the center?

Bright Horizons’ successful core curriculum World at Their Fingertips, is implemented at the center, with Native American culture integrated into our daily programming.  To learn more about the Bright Horizons curriculum, please visit brighthorizons.com/early-education-preschool/proven-approach.  

The Snoqualmie Tribe Culture, Environmental & Natural Resources, Education, and Childcare Programs have been working in tandem with Bright Horizon staff to develop cultural relevant curriculum that will be integrated into the Center’s core plans. The Tribe is working to expand upon and integrate the Since Time Immemorial Early Learning lesson plans focused on : exploring cultural identity and recognizing the current place and historical place of Native families and the Snoqualmie people through storytelling, song, and crafting; lessons on restoration of salmon habitats and exploring how to respectively coexist with nature and sacred spaces; the value of food sovereignty with a focus on harvesting indigenous plants; Canoe Journey, and daily immersion in the language (Lushootseed) of the Snoqualmie and Coast Salish people.