Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

The Clifton Schools serve the benefits-eligible employees of Emory University, Emory Healthcare, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and the Centers for Disease Control and full-time Emory students. Our purpose is to provide the best possible child care and learning experiences for children, and to act as a family support system. The School is licensed by the State of Georgia and nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

The Clifton School is a non-profit corporation, managed by a Board of Directors composed of representatives of Emory, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and the CDC. Daily operations are administered by the School's Director.

ADMINISTRATION: The Director is responsible for the overall administration of the School, including acting as the direct contact for parents and the Board of Directors. The Assistant Director assists the Director with administrative tasks, and supervises the School's Staff.

The Children are divided into separate levels (villages)  by age -- Infant, Toddler I, Toddler II, and Preschool. Each class is staffed by a pair of co-teachers.

LOCATIONS:
The Clifton School, Clifton Campus
1700 Clifton Road
Atlanta, GA 30329
404-636-4073

The Clifton School, Clairmont Campus
1900 Starvine Way
Atlanta, GA 30322 (Mail Stop Code: 3380-001-1AA)
404-315-6340

HOURS: The Clifton School is open Monday thru Friday from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. The School is closed all major holidays, the day before Thanksgiving, Memorial Day week and 2 additional teacher work days. For the welfare of the children, we limit attendance to a maximum of 10 hours per day.

INCLEMENT WEATHER: During inclement weather, the School will be open. The School will be staffed by as many teachers as possible, depending on the number of employees who can overcome the weather conditions and come to work. However, if Emory and CDC are both closed we will be closed as well.

TUITION: School tuition is paid through payroll deduction for Emory and CHOA employees and via CDC Credit Union deduction for CDC employees. Deductions take place on the payday of the employee. Tuition is due each week for the entire period of the child's enrollment.

Tuition covers the provision of child care and educational experiences as set forth in the School's Curriculum, as well as breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Parents must also provide diapers and wipes for infants and young children not yet toilet trained.

WEEKLY TUITION SCHEDULE AND RATIOS: 2009/2010 Year

Infant Tuition $250.00
Toddler Tuition $240.00
Preschool Tuition $210.00

Ratio 1:4
Ratio 1:5-6
Ratio 1:8-10