Wonders' Financial Assistance Program
Wonders offers a unique scholarship program which annually provides approximately $150,000 in child care tuition assistance to families. The Wonders Financial Assistance Program is fundamental to who we are as a child care organization and a community. We strive to make our programs accessible to as many families as possible and in order to do this we ask everyone in the community who can to support the Financial Assistance Program through our annual giving program (CFC# 50753).
Applying for financial assistance
The Financial Assistance Program is available to all families who have children enrolled
in Wonders programs.
- Interested families must complete the application form (available at each program site, the business office and soon on our new website) and submit it with documentation to the Program Director or the Financial Assistance Coordinator, Judy Beman, at the business office ( or 301-654-5339).
- The Financial Assistance Committee confidentially reviews each application.
- The completed applications are submitted to the Executive Director.
- If tuition assistance is awarded, you will receive notification from the Financial Assistance Coordinator.
- Applications will be accepted throughout the year.
- Families must reapply annually.
- Tuition reduction is are made without regard to race, creed, color, family composition, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, and physical or mental handicap.
We also accept Child Care Subsidy vouchers such as Working Parents Assistance and Purchase of Care. All Program Directors have information about these programs.
Why the Program is Important
The Financial Assistance Program is vital to Wonders and the community
because it:
- provides for accessibility to our programs,
- allows every family in our programs access to support in the event of an unexpected financial crisis,
- ensures economic diversity,
- furthers our founding mission.
Wonders is committed to making a difference in our community. It is our mission to provide programs that are accessible and affordable to as many families as possible. The Financial Assistance Program ensures that families have access to the quality child care. If you have further questions please call the business office at (301) 654-5339.