Caring for families at Commonwealth Terrace Cooperative
and the ​University of Minnesota since 1974

Enrollment Information

We have 5 different enrollment options to address the unique needs of student families:
  • Monday - Friday full days (7:15 am - 6:00 pm)
  • Monday - Friday mornings: (7:15 am - 12:15 pm for Toddlers; 7:15 am - 12:30 pm for Preschoolers)
  • Monday - Friday afternoons: (12:15 pm to 6:00 pm for Toddlers; 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm for Preschoolers)
  • Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: 7:15 am - 6:00 pm 
  • Tuesday and Thursdays: 7:15 am - 6:00 pm.
​On your application, you may mark any enrollment options you would consider accepting. Currently enrolled families may request enrollment changes each semester; we will accommodate those requests when possible, before enrolling a new child for the requested option. We operate 3 semesters each year, beginning in January, May, and September. Families sign contracts for care each semester.

Wait list priority is given to:
  1. CTC residents
  2. University of Minnesota students
  3. University of Minnesota staff/faculty
​CTC residents and University of Minnesota students qualify for discounted tuition through our sliding fee scale.