The Alpine Early Learning Center is a place where love and learning come together for your child. The center was opened in 2004 and provides early care and education to children ages six weeks to five years old. The Alpine Early Learning Center is operated by the Alpine County Office of Education and has a qualified staff who provide excellent care, guidance, education  in a loving and nurturing environment.

Location: 100 Foothill Road, Markleeville, CA 96120

For any questions regarding the programs at the  Alpine County Early Learning Center contact Sarah Bellotti  (530) 694-1673

Please pick up enrollment paperwork from Sarah Carmona at the Alpine County Unified School District, District Office

Infant

Toddler/Preschool

California State Preschool Program

*Spaced is limited

Infant AND Toddler/ Preschool  Schedules and Private Pay Tuition Schedule:

• FULL TIME - INFANT 5 Days a week; 8:15am-5:00pm $800.00 per month
• FULL TIME – TODDLER/PRESCHOOL 5 Days a week; 8:15am-5:00pm $40.00 a day; $786.00 per month
• HALF DAY– INFANT 5 Days a week $400.00 per month
• HALF DAY– TODDLER/PRESCHOOL 5 Days a week; 8:15am – 12:15pm $28.32 a day; $ 426.00 per month
• Enrichment Care Rate (for CSPP enrolled students) 12:15pm-5:00pm $20.00 per day (scheduled)

California State Preschool Program for eligible children (Inquire with AELC) Schedule and Tuition Schedule for CSPP:

• STATE PRESCHOOL PART-DAY CSPP runs only during the regular school year, following the DVES calendar
• 5 days a week 8:15- 12:15pm No fees due*

A completed application packet, including all required documentation must be reviewed and on file before children may begin in program.

For CSPP, you will receive a written “Notice of Action” within thirty days from the day you complete the application packet. Registration is required yearly by the last day of the current school year.

AELC Family Handbook (In process of updating)

2024/2025 Enrollment Packet

2024/2025 AELC School Year/Full Year Calendar (DRAFT)

Universal PreKindergarten