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  • Does the West Lakes Early Learning Center provide scholarship opportunities?

    Tuition assistance will be provided to families in need. The amount of assistance a family receives is based on several factors, including:

    • Adjusted gross family income, confirmed via a federal tax return
    • Family size, including birth certificates
    • Other subsidies the family may be eligible to receive

  • Will the West Lakes Early Learning Center be open to families of all incomes?

    Yes, our facility welcomes children from families of all income statuses.

  • Are there any additional fees outside of tuition?

    All fees will be explained up-front during the registration process. There may be additional fees, such as registration.

  • Does the West Lakes Early Learning Center participate in Community Coordinated Care for Children (4C) services?

    Yes, the center will participate in 4C services.

  • What services will children have access to at West Lakes Early Learning Center?

    The center will offer comprehensive services, including on-site health screenings to ensure kids are meeting their developmental milestones, health-and-wellness programs, social support and early literacy outreach in the community.

  • Are meals free? Does the center accommodate special diets?

    Each child will be provided breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Special diets will be accommodated.

  • What are the hours of operation?

    The center hours of operation are 6:30 am to 6:30 pm.

  • What is pectus excavatum (sunken chest)?

    Pectus excavatum is when the sternum (breastbone) is pushed into the chest due to costal cartilage. The defect can apply pressure and displace the heart and lungs. Pectus excavatum correction surgery can be performed by pediatric thoracic surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons and orthopedic surgeons. Treatment options include the suction bell, Ravitch (open) surgical repair, and the Nuss (minimally invasive) repair. The defect typically worsens during adolescent growth spurts and the defect is corrected at 11 to 18 years of age.

  • What is pectus carinatum (pigeon chest)?

    Pectus carinatum is when the sternum (breastbone) is pushed outward from the chest due to abnormal cartilage, causing a pigeon chest. The defect does not apply pressure to the heart or lungs. Carinatum defects can be treated non-invasively with bracing, or surgically. Defects present at the same age as pectus excavatum; we can offer bracing at most any age and surgery during adolescent years.

  • What are the different treatment options?

    The Ravitch (open approach) and Nuss procedure (minimally invasive approach) are two surgical options. We also offer cryoablation therapy (nerve freezing) for postoperative pain management, which allows most patients to be discharged 2 to 3 days after surgery. Postoperative activity will be tailored for each patient based on surgical approach and condition.