How enrollment works
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Get in touch
Call us or stop by. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. We will walk through the programs that fit your family and explain what comes next. Our funded programs can help with diapers, formula, and other needs.
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Tour the room
Come see the classroom your child would join. Meet the teachers who run it. Watch how the room is set up and how the day moves. Ask anything on your mind while you are there.
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Enroll and settle in
Complete your enrollment forms and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. Your child's teacher will help you decide on drop-off and pick-up times for those first days. You can ask about state and federally-funded programs, which include Prevention Initiative, Early Head Start, Preschool For All and Head Start. These programs are income-based and offer support like free diapers and formula.
What to have ready
Most families bring enrollment forms, a health form and immunization record, emergency contacts, and the names of people allowed to pick up their child. Ask us for the full list so you can gather everything before the first day.
Pack a full change of clothes, including socks and underwear. Add outdoor gear for the season: boots, a hat, mittens, or a sun hat. Nap items matter too. Send a small blanket, a sheet, and a comfort object from home. Label everything with your child's name. Cubies and hooks keep it all together.
Before the first day, decide who will drop off and who will pick up. Tell us how you want to hear about your child's day. We can go over the drop-off routine with you so the morning feels calm.
The first weeks
The first days are often shorter. Your child may bring a familiar object from home. A teacher greets your child by name at the door. That greeting is the start of the routine.
At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, slept, and played. They share what your child enjoyed and what was hard. Most children settle into the rhythm within a few weeks. Ask your teacher how your child is doing and they will tell you what they see.
What families ask
What about tuition?
Ask about current rates when you call or tour. They depend on your child's age and schedule.
What ages do you take?
Children from 6 weeks to 12 years.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A tour is how most families decide, and children are welcome to come along.
What should my child bring on the first day?
On the first day, bring a change of clothes, a comfort object like a small stuffed animal or blanket, and any nap items your child uses. Label every item with your child's name. If your family is in a funded program, diapers and formula are provided. For anything else, just ask.
How do you handle the first weeks?
Most children start with shorter days and build up to a full schedule. A familiar object from home, like a blanket or a small toy, helps them feel secure. At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, slept, played, and what they noticed during the day.
What does a typical day include?
A day is built around arrival, play and learning, meals and rest, outdoor time, and pickup. Children learn through play and exploration, guided by their teachers. They also get daily indoor and outdoor play and field trips around the community. Ask us for the daily schedule for your child's age group.
How will I know how my child is doing?
Teachers talk with you at pickup about how your child's day went. You can also ask questions any time. If you want to hear about something specific, tell your child's teacher.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on your child's age group and what openings we have. Call us and we will tell you what is available for the days you need.
What if there is no place right now?
If we do not have a place right now, you can ask to be told when one opens for your child's age. We will keep your information and reach out.
What should I ask on the tour?
Ask about hours, meals, and how pickups work. Ask how the first weeks are handled and what your child's day will look like. The answers help you picture your child in the room.
