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Creme de la Creme...

ThatsMyGirl08ThatsMyGirl08
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Ugh!  I should have expected this, but I'm still annoyed.  I contacted the T&C Creme location to find out what availability/tuition is and their response, and I quote:

The best way to find out more about our center is to just stop by and we will show you around and answer all of your questions.

I don't understand why they can't tell me how much their tuition is.  I've never encountered a daycare that won't divulge tuition information up front...

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  • TexasHarmonyTexasHarmony
    When we looked there for an infant, it was $1400.
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  • ThatsMyGirl08ThatsMyGirl08
    I knew they were $$$.  I wonder how much the tuition comes down for toddler age??  Did you go visit the T&C location?  It looks sooooo nice!
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  • TexasHarmonyTexasHarmony

    We went to the downtown one when I was considering taking a job down there.  I loved it and we registered, but I took another job. 

    A friend of mine uses T&C and they really like it.

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  • MrsMGRMrsMGR

    It was $1400 for toddlers when Joe attended Creme, but then like $3.50 or so extra each day for daipers. I think it dropped by a couple hundred for toddlers, but don't quote me on that.

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  • marmieandalmarmieandal
    My kids go to the T&C Creme de la Creme.  I have a toddler and infant.  Together for the two of them tuition is $2700 per month... ouch!  We really like it there though and my kids seem to enjoy it.  The difference between the infant and the toddler tuition is not much different when you factor in the extras.  The base tuition drops a few hundred dollars for toddlers but then if you join the meal plan it is not much lower.  Let me know if you have any more questions.
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    tina - I used to work at the downtown location, but been to the t&c one several times. Email me if you have specific questions or want more info. The rates have probably changed big time, this was like 10 years ago or something, but I can try to answer other questions.
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  • lilycatlilycat

    Tuition isn't exactly a bargain - break it down to a daily figure and you'll feel better? It is less than I pay the maid for four hours of work. Still, Creme downtown is usually only 100-200 more a month than other in area day cares and they tend to be open more days a year and have a much nicer, better run facility, imo.

    We really like Creme and have been happy there for two years. #2 will likely be there in January.

    If I still had the paperwork handy, I'd outline the tuition - I'll see what I can locate for the next time this comes up.

    The diaper fee is refundable for days you're not there, but you have to ask for the adjustment. It is convenient to not have to stock their diaper supply. It is something we have really been happy to have available.

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  • horn_jm@hotmail.comhorn_jm@hotmail.com
    I know people with children at both locations and all have been happy with it.
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  • Erika&BrianErika&Brian

    I think they hope that people will stop by, fall in love with the place (it's beautiful), and won't care about the cost.

    My son has gone there since 12 weeks old and we have been very happy for the most part. It's definitely expensive and you pay for a lot of the perks like the water park, the diaper service, the lunch service, the Police officer, the snacks,  the Disney look/feel. You also have to buy their uniforms.

    Their staff is mix. Some are great, some you wonder where they found them. There is a huge split between the longer term, decently paid staff, and the newer people, that the do not pay well at all.

    They also just lost their infant/Toddler Director who worked there for 10 years, so not sure what will happen with that change.

    We currently pay $1400 or so a month including lunch. Good luck with your search. We are taking my son out at the end of this month and putting him at a Methodist Day School.

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