For Families

The CDCLR’s priority is to serve the families of Virginia Tech faculty, staff and students.  With a few exceptions, enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  If a family already has a child at the CDCLR, they are given priority over new families for enrolling another child.  Because we are a lab school, with the exception of families already enrolled at the CDCLR, we reserve the right to selectively look for a specific age-range or gender when filling spaces.  In addition, enrollments may include one or two children who represent a diverse range or experiences and backgrounds from the extended community.

Parents can put their child’s name on the waitlist by filling out an application form during pregnancy or any time thereafter.   Application forms should be submitted to:  Child Development Center Attn:  Admissions 140A Wallace Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0416.  Families who are admitted will receive a phone confirming their acceptance into the program.  We encourage parents who have children with special needs or families of diverse backgrounds to put their child’s name on our waiting list. 

The tuition for full-time enrollment for each child is $815 per month for the toddler room and $790 per month for the young and older preschool rooms.  Enrollment is for one calendar year (12 months.)  A non-refundable, one –month deposit is due at the time of acceptance to enroll.  Upon enrollment at our school, the deposit will be used as payment for the twelfth month.

Tuition is prorated for the fiscal year and is paid directly to the Bursar’s Office through Payroll Deduction.  You should contact the Bursar’s Office to arrange your payment schedule.  If neither parent is employed at the university, then tuition is billed by the Bursar’s office and paid with a check made out to the TREASURER of VIRGINIA TECH and sent directly to the Bursar’s office on a bi-monthly basis, two weeks in advance.  This must be arranged with the Assistant Director. 

If you must withdraw your child from our school for any reason, you must give a minimum of a four-week notice IN WRITING to at the Assistant Director, Karen Gallagher, 140A Wallace Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0416.  You are obligated to pay for the tuition during these four weeks, even if you do not use the service.  Additional notice is greatly appreciated.

We encourage you to call and set up a tour to learn more about our program and see our facility.  Please fill the online Visit form down bellow or call our Director, Karen Gallagher, 540/231.9815 for an appointment.  Tours are for parents only, please.