Tuition & policies.

The essentials for families considering Infant Atelier.

$3,000/month

A fixed Tuesday–Thursday place in a four-child cohort, with two consistent caregivers and a 1:2 daily ratio. Founding-family tuition is guaranteed for your first 12 months.

One reserved place, all three days Jess and Gillian, two familiar caregivers A prepared studio, sleep room, and garden Secure family communication and enrollment portal
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After the first 12 months, tuition may adjust with at least 60 days’ notice. Future openings may be offered at a different rate. Tuition reserves your child’s place in the program and is not reduced for missed days.

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Joining the waitlist is free, and it isn’t a commitment to enroll.

Planned schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 AM–4 PM. The same small cohort attends all three days, protecting continuity for children and caregivers. Infant Atelier specializes in infant care and encourages continuity through the first three years, so families who begin with us as infants can grow with us into toddlerhood as space allows.

Waitlist now, enrollment after licensure

We are currently collecting waitlist inquiries only. No place will be formally offered, no enrollment agreement will be signed, and no payment will be accepted before a California family child care license is issued.

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After licensure, if a space is offered, signed enrollment paperwork and the first month’s tuition will be due by the date in the offer email. That payment will be applied to the child’s first month of care.

Health documents and immunizations

Before a child can attend, families will submit required enrollment documents and proof of immunization through the secure portal we provide.

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The portal will also be used for practical enrollment documents such as emergency contacts, authorized pickup information, allergy or medication notes, and any physician or health forms required before care begins.

Infant Atelier follows California child care immunization requirements and applicable local public health guidance for families in Los Angeles. California Department of Public Health guidance says parents must show a child’s Immunization Record as proof CDPH. Los Angeles County Public Health explains that child care and pre-kindergarten facilities must enforce immunization requirements, maintain records, and submit reports to public health Los Angeles County Public Health.

Community agreements

Infant Atelier works best when home and nursery stay in honest, respectful communication.

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  • Illness: Families keep children home when they are sick, contagious, or not well enough for a normal day of care. We will share more specific illness guidance before enrollment.
  • Photos and privacy: We will not share or post images of your child without your permission. Families are also asked not to photograph or share images of other children in the program.
  • Concerns and questions: If something feels unclear or needs repair, we ask families to come to Jess directly first so we can listen, respond, and make it right whenever possible.
  • Respectful communication: We value warmth, directness, and good faith on both sides. Small care depends on trust.
  • Shared responsibility: Families agree to keep emergency contacts, allergy information, pickup permissions, and health updates current.

Commitment

After licensure, enrollment will be structured quarterly and billed monthly. When possible, we recommend a 6+ month commitment for relationship continuity.

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Babies benefit from consistent caregivers and predictable relationships. ZERO TO THREE emphasizes primary caregiving, continuity of care, and the importance of stable relationships for infants and toddlers (ZERO TO THREE, Primary Caregiving and Continuity of Care; ZERO TO THREE, Caring for Infants and Toddlers in Groups).