Belle Haven Child Development Center
About Belle Haven Child Development Center (BHCDC)
Belle Haven Child Development Center in Menlo Park provides full-time, high-quality child development education services for preschool-aged children (3 - 5 years). Our mission is to deliver affordable, income-based preschooling that fosters your child's growth and prepares them for the future. Funded by the State Department of Education and administered by the City of Menlo Park, we ensure accessible, nurturing care for every family. Our goal is for each BHCDC preschooler to be:
- Prepared for kindergarten and able to achieve important early education goals.
- An enthusiastic learner who is personally, socially, and physically competent.
- Safe, healthy, and supported in their learning by their families.
- Physically nurtured. We provided students with a daily breakfast, lunch, and snack.
Why choose Belle Haven Child Development Center?
Our teachers value each child's strengths. We celebrate individuality and promote curiosity. Your child will feel warmly welcomed and comfortable being themselves.
Our early childhood educators are certified, skilled, and compassionate. We care deeply about each preschooler and are dedicated to their well-being and growth.
We establish life-long connections. Many children who pass through our childcare programs stay connected with us through other City of Menlo Park programs into their teenage and adult years, with some enjoying opportunities for volunteering, internships, or careers.
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to cater to the needs of each preschooler. Watch your child's confidence grow as they gain independence and develop their skills and knowledge.
Ages served and hours of operation:
We serve preschool-aged children from 3 -5 years old.
Our hours of operation are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Pricing:
Our income-based pricing alleviated the stress for parent wondering how to afford a high-quality, early education program for their children. We are here to help with any questions that arise as you complete enrollment.
| Tuition for full-day |
Monthly cost |
|
Resident
|
$1,042 |
|
Non-residents
|
$1,407 |
| Subsidized care |
Sliding fee based on income and family size. |
License number: 414001146
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