Child Development and Family Center Enrollment and Fees
Please read the application letter (PDF) before continuing with the enrollment process. It will help give you a better understanding of what you need to request for a schedule and how to complete the online form.
Our spring 2024 enrollment application is now available. The application is posted at 9 a.m. on the dates listed below for upcoming semesters.
- Spring 2024 available on November 13, 2023
- Summer 2024 available on April 8, 2024
- Fall 2024 available on June 17, 2024
Our interim care request form will be available soon for current families.
Enrollment periods are based on NIU’s 16-week spring and fall semesters, as well as the eight-week summer semester. Please check the NIU calendar for the official dates. The center remains open between semesters, and enrollment during these interim periods is optional. Spring break is also considered an optional enrollment period. You must apply for enrollment for each period during which you desire care.
Note: minimum enrollment is two half days or one full day per week.
Child Care Fees - Effective Fall 2023
NIU Student
(The student rate is discounted 10 percent due to funding from the Student Association)
| Schedule | Infant/Toddler Daily Rate | Twos and Threes Daily Rate | Preschool Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full day (over five hours/day; one to four days/week) | $78.30 | $69.70 | $58.80 |
| Full-time (over five hours/day; five days/week) | $69.70 | $63.30 | $53.50 |
| Half-day (less than five hours/day; one to five days/week) | $58.80 | $52.25 | $43.00 |
Faculty/Staff and Community
| Schedule | Infant/Toddler Daily Rate | Twos and Threes Daily Rate | Preschool Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full day (over five hrs./day; one to four days/wk) | $86.20 | $76.65 | $64.70 |
| Full-time (over five hours/day; five days/week) | $76.65 | $69.65 | $58.85 |
| Half-day (less than five hours/day; one to five days/week) | $64.70 | $57.50 | $47.40 |
Enrollment and Other Fees
Enrollment Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $45/child |
| Accident Insurance | $10/child per year |
| Assessment Fee | $20/child per year |
Other Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Schedule Change | $5 beyond first change within a semester |
| Extra Care | Regular daily rate plus an additional 10 percent |
| Late Pickup/Early Dropoff |
$10 fee for picking up first one to five minutes late |
| Buzz-In | $5 after three days per semester |
| Interim | Extra care charge if scheduled after enrollment deadline |
| Late Payment | $25 will be added to your invoice if the last invoice was more than five business days overdue. |
Contact Us
Child Development and Family Center
Campus Child Care Center Building
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-0125
815-753-8502 (fax)
jboyer@niu.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Child Development and Family Center Annex
The annex is currently closed.
