For Parents
Hours of Operation
Elite Learning Academy Main Center - (Elite 1)
Monday – Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Elite Learning Academy School-Age Center (Elite 2)
Monday – Friday:
- Regular (School Year): 3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Half Day (School Year – early release): 12:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Full Day (School Holidays): 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Children who arrive before 7:30 a.m. will be dropped at Elite 1)
Holidays
Elite Learning Academy operates year-round
•New Year's Eve (close at 12:00 p.m.)
•New Year's Day
•Good Friday/Teacher-In-Service
•Day after Easter
•Memorial Day
•Independence Day
•Labor Day
•Day before Thanksgiving (close at 12:00 p.m.)
•Thanksgiving Day
•Day after Thanksgiving Day
•Christmas Eve (close at 12:00 p.m.)
•Christmas Day
•Day after Christmas
Nutrition
We know that good nutrition contributes to effective learning in children. Numerous studies have demonstrated that eating healthy will boost your child's ability to learn, to think quickly, to pay attention, and even to get along with others. Childcare centers play a critical role in supporting the wellness, health, and development of
children through the provision of nutritious foods. In particular, child care providers have a powerful opportunity to instill healthy habits in young children that serve as a foundation for healthy choices in life.
Our center is currently participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. This program allows us to provide nutritious meals without increasing the center's fees to you. We are responsible for ensuring that all persons have equal access to the program.
Our child nutrition program includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and supper. Every meal and snack is nutritionally balanced and meets CACFP requirements regarding food components and portion size. The menus are available for parents to pick every week.
Breastfeeding
Elite Learning Academy will encourage and support all families to continue breastfeeding their child until at least 12 months, in line with current recommendations. Our service recognizes that families have the right to decide whether they will breastfeed their child while they are in care, and each family’s decision will be accepted and respected. Our center will work with families with children who are breastfed by providing a supportive environment by feeding children expressed breast milk supplied by their families and by providing suitable spaces and resources to mothers breastfeeding their babies at the childcare center.
Special Dietary Needs
Some children may have very specific food requirements due to allergies/food intolerances, their cultural background, or other family preferences. Our center will work with families to make sure individual children’s needs are met. We take special care to ensure that food allergies and special dietary needs dictated by medical conditions are catered for. Our educators will help children understand the seriousness of allergies and the importance of knowing the signs of anaphylaxis, along with ways they can support their friends. We believe children are never too young to look out for one another and we all want to be included and made to feel part of the community.
Child Care Subsidy & Financial Assistance Programs
Workforce Solutions Child Care Services (CCS):
At Elite Learning Academy, we believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and cognitively stimulating environment to grow—regardless of a family’s budget. We understand that choosing the right preschool is a major decision, and navigating the costs shouldn’t be a barrier to your child’s bright future. That is why we proudly partner with Workforce Solutions to offer Child Care Subsidy at Elite Learning Academy.
What is a Child Care Subsidy?
The Child Care Services (CCS) program provides primary financial assistance to eligible families. This subsidy helps cover the cost of child care so parents can focus on work or school, knowing their little ones are thriving in a high-quality learning environment.
Is My Family Eligible?
While eligibility is determined by Workforce Solutions South Plains, subsidy is generally available to families who:
- Reside in the Lubbock area (including counties Bailey, Cochran, Crosby, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, King, Lamb, Lynn, Motley, Terry, Yoakum).
- Are working, attending school, or participating in a job training program for at least 25 hours per week for single parents, or a combined total of 50 hours per week for two-parent households.
- Meet income guidelines based on family size.
- Have a child under the age of 13 (or up to 19 with documented disabilities).
Pro Tip: Even if you aren’t sure if you qualify, we encourage you to apply! Workforce Solutions often has priority groups for certain industries or family situations.
How to Apply for CCS
Navigating the application process can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Here is your simple 3-step guide:
- 1. Check the Waitlist: Visit the Workforce Solutions Financial Assistance page to see the current status of the waitlist and eligibility requirements.
2. Submit Your Documentation: You will typically need your child’s birth certificate, proof of residency, and recent pay stubs or school registration.
3. Select Elite Learning Academy: Once approved, notify your caseworker that you have chosen Elite Learning Academy as your provider. We will help finalize the enrollment paperwork!
The Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA):
FEEA Childcare Services, Inc., an independent, Virginia-based, for-profit small business subsidiary of FEEA, partners with nearly twenty federal agencies to administer Congressionally-authorized childcare subsidy programs. FEEA has a mission to empower federal and postal employees and their families to achieve their educational, financial, and career goals as they serve the American people. For more information please visit: https://feeachildcareservices.com/.
Child Care Aware® of America Childcare Fee Assistance Program:
Child Care Aware® of America operates a Fee Assistance Program that serves military and non-military families. They partner with the United States Military and Department of Defense to serve and support their families through the Fee Assistance and Respite Child Care Programs. For more information please visit https://www.childcareaware.org/
Why Choose Elite Learning Academy for Your Subsidy?
•A 4-Star Texas Rising Star Curriculum: Proven to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.
•Safe & Modern: Our center is designed with your child’s safety and joy in mind.
•Caring Educators: Our staff is trained to support the unique developmental needs of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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