Infants may range in age from six weeks to eighteen months, toddlers from one to three years, and preschoolers from thirty months to kindergarten age. The Center serves children of Mercy employees, but also accepts enrollment from the community if space is available. Approximately 70 children use the 40 licensed spots at the Center during a given week due to the flexible schedules of health care workers. Early pre-registration is encouraged as the waiting list can be up to a year long. Infant and toddler spaces are especially in high demand, which is a nation-wide trend.
Actual hours depend on the scheduled needs of the children.
Because of the non-profit nature of the Hospital and the Center, donations are tax deductible. Any donation of money, equipment, or toys or other materials should be brought to the Center. The donations will be made to the Mercy Health Foundation in the name of the Child Care Center. We accept enrollment without discrimination with regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or physical or mental handicap.