Drop-In Child Care Center

Parent/Guardian Forms

Drop-In Center Parent Info Packet Pre-Kindergarten Info Packet Early Childhood Health Assessment School-Aged Child Health Assessment Authorization to Administer Medication Enrollment Checklist Summer Enrichment Info Packet 2026

Applied Learning Internship Applications

Student Teaching Internship/Employment ApplicationVolunteer Internship Application

Contact Information

Kelly McCarthy
Drop-In Childcare Center
Clarence Carroll Hall
141
860.832.2125
kellymccarthy@ccsu.edu

Hours

Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Calendar

Hours of Operation & Events

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 7:30 pm 
Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

August 25

Pre-Kindergarten Open House 10:00 am – 11:00 am

No Drop-In Child Care

August 26

First Day of Pre-Kindergarten (students must be pre-registered)

Drop-In Center Child Care Begins (enrolled children with confirmed reservations)

September 1Closed for Labor Day
October 13Open for Pre-K 9am-3pm / Open for Drop-In Care 3pm-7:30pm
October 20–24Mid-Terms / Confirm/Cancel Drop-In reservations due to schedule changes
October 27–30

Pre-Kindergarten Parent / Teacher Conferences

November 4 (Election Day)Open for Pre-K 9am-3pm / Open for Drop-In Care 3pm-7:30pm
November 11 (Veterans Day)Open for Pre-K 9am-3pm / Open for Drop-In Care 3pm-7:30pm
November 26– Nov 30 (No Classes)Closed for Thanksgiving Recess
December 8–12Final Exams / Confirm/Cancel Drop-In reservations due to schedule changes

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am — 4:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am — 1:00 pm

December 15-23Office open / No PK or Drop-In Care
December 24Closed for Holiday
December 25Closed for Holiday
January 1Closed for Holiday
January 2Office Closed
January 5

Pre-K resumes

Hours of Operation — January 21 - May 15

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am — 7:30 pm  
Fridays 9:00 am — 1:00 pm

January 19Closed for MLK Holiday
January 21First day of classes / Drop-In Care resumes
February 2

Summer Enrichment Program Registration Begins

March 13–16Closed for President's Holiday Recess
March 16–22Closed for Central Spring Break
March 23–27Mid Terms / Confirm/Cancel Drop-In reservations due to schedule changes
April 3–5Closed Day of Reflection Recess
April 13–16

Pre-Kindergarten Parent/Teacher conferences

May 11–15Final Exams / Confirm/Cancel Drop-In reservations due to schedule changes
May 15Last Day of Spring 2026 Drop-In Child Care
May 18–20Pre-Kindergarten Celebration of Learning Practice 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
May 21

No Lunch Buddies / No Rest Time / No Drop-In Child Care

Pre-School Celebration of Learning

Hours of Operation

Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. 
Friday 9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.

May 25Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
June 19Closed for Juneteenth Holiday
June 22–25

Summer Enrichment Week 1

July 6–9

Summer Enrichment Week 2

July 13–16

Summer Enrichment Week 3

July 20–23

Summer Enrichment Week 4

July 27 – August 2 Center Closed/Office Closed
August 3–6

Summer Enrichment Week 5

August 10–13

Summer Enrichment Week 6

  • Summer Enrichment programs for pre-registered children are held during scheduled dates only
  • Additional Fees apply to all Summer Enrichment Programs / Student-Parent special rates are available
  • Space is Limited / Registration begins in February
  • No Drop-In Care is offered during the Summer Schedule
  • For more information on Summer Enrichment: https://www.ccsu.edu/childcare/summer-enrichment