Fees & Assistance

2025 - 2026 School Year Fees

Infant/Wobbler Care Program Fees

  • Full-Time (Monthly)
  • Resident: $2,544 per month
  • Non Resident: $2,826 per month
  • 10% discount for all siblings enrolled in monthly programs!
Toddler Care Program Fees
  • Full-Time (Monthly)
  • Resident: $2,311 per month
  • Non to Resident: $2,570 per month
  • 10% discount for all siblings enrolled in monthly programs!
Pre-K Care Program Fees
  • Full-Time (Monthly)
  • Resident: $1,851 per month
  • Non to Resident: $2,053 per month
  • 10% discount for all siblings enrolled in monthly program
Miscellaneous Fees
  • Application Fee: $54 (Non-Refundable)
  • Late Arrivals and Pick to Ups Fee:
    • $1 per minute- first late pick up
    • $2 per minute after first late pick up
  • Returned Check Fee: $25 per check
  • Late Tuition Payment Fee: $3 per day
  • Center Provided Diapers: $1 per diaper

Financial Support

Subsidized Programs

The ECDC Sunshine Program provides subsidized early care and education for pre-kindergarten children ages 2–5 years. To be eligible for the current school year, children must turn 2 years old on or before December 1.

Enrollment priority is determined using the California Department of Education's need-based ranking system. Available spaces are filled throughout the year as openings occur.

Applications are available to all interested families residing in the Bay Area. To request an application or learn more about the program, please contact ecdc@emeryville.org or call (510) 596-4343.

Child Care Subsidy Agencies

ECDC accepts child care subsidies from the following agencies. Please contact the agency directly to determine your eligibility.

BANANAS

Phone: (510) 658-7353
Address: 5232 Claremont Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618

4Cs of Alameda County

Phone: (510) 244-0966
Address: 8105 Edgewater Drive, Suite 270, Oakland, CA 94621

Hively

Phone: (925) 417-8733
Email: fss@behively.org