Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Childcare: A Key Employee Incentive

Child Development Academy at CFBISD

• 📌 The Child Development Academy (CDA) at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD (CFBISD) provides a significant incentive for district employees.
• 💡 This academy offers low-cost, high-quality childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years.

Benefits for Parents and Children

• 💰 The cost is a fraction of typical daycare prices, starting at $641, and includes lunch and early drop-off as early as 6:30 a.m.
• ✅ For parents like Joseph Lauma, who has worked at the district for 21 years, knowing his 2-year-old son Leland is in a safe and nurturing environment allows him to focus on his work.
• 🧠 The academy emphasizes play-based and imaginative learning, with a new section called Ottertown dedicated to this approach.

Impact on Employee Retention

• 🎯 The CDA is a major reason why employees, including administrators, cafeteria staff, and bus drivers, choose to stay with the district.
• 👨‍🏫 Director Chelsea Smith oversees 63 teachers across 24 classrooms, ensuring a high standard of care and education for the children of CFBISD staff.