How enrollment works
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Get in touch
Call (717) 938-9978 or email whale9999@aol.com. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. A teacher will go over the room your child would join and the forms we need. You can ask about hours, meals, or bus routes then.
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Tour the room
See the classroom your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. Ask how the day is paced, what lunch and snacks look like, and how the older children move through the building. Watch your child walk in first. That tells you more than a folder does.
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Enroll and settle in
Complete enrollment and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. Shorter days at the start help. Pack a change of clothes and a comfort object. Then tell us what your child did that day when you pick them up.
What to have ready
For enrollment, most families bring the state health form and immunization record, plus emergency contacts and the names of people allowed to pick up. Bring your child's birth date, address, and any allergy notes the teachers should know. If something is missing, we can tell you what to gather.
Pack a full change of clothes, outdoor gear for the season, and nap things if your child still rests. Label everything with a name, including shoes, water bottles, and the comfort object your child carries. Spare clothes live in the cubby so a spill does not end the day.
Before the first day, agree on who drops off and who picks up, and write those names down. Decide how you want to hear about the day — a note in the bag, a quick word at the door, or a call if something comes up. Ask us anything else you want sorted.
The first weeks
The first days often run shorter, with a parent nearby at the start. Bring a familiar object from home, such as a small blanket or a stuffed animal. A teacher greets your child by name at the door, then walks them to the room. Goodbyes get easier when the routine stays the same.
At pickup, teachers tell you what your child ate, how they napped, and what they played. Some children settle in a few days, others take a few weeks. Ask for a note or a short conversation if you want more detail. You can always call during the day to check.
Before you call
- Ages
- 6 weeks old to 12 years old
- Hours
- Monday Through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
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 old to 12 years old.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A tour is how most families decide, and children come along to see the rooms. They can watch the older children play and try the space at their own pace.
What should my child bring on the first day?
For a first day, families usually pack a full change of clothes, a comfort object, and anything for naps. Label each item with your child's name so it comes home again. The center provides hot breakfast, lunch, and two snacks, so food can stay out of the bag.
How do you handle the first weeks?
Many children start with shorter days and a familiar object from home, like a small blanket or stuffed animal. Teachers greet your child by name and stay close while they find their place in the room. At pickup, they tell you what your child ate, how they napped, and how they played.
What does a typical day include?
A day is built around arrival, play and learning, meals and rest, outdoor time, and pickup. We include hot breakfast, lunch, and two snacks for all children. Ask us how the day runs for your child's age.
How will I know how my child is doing?
Parents usually hear about the day at pickup, when teachers share how your child ate, napped, and played. If you want more during the day, call and we will check in on your child. Ask a teacher at drop-off if there is something specific you want watched.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on your child's age group and what openings we have. com and ask what days are available for your child.
What if there is no place right now?
Families can ask us to let them know when a place opens for their child's age group. com to add your child's name and the days you need.
What should I ask on the tour?
The questions worth asking are the ones about your own child's day: the hours, the meals, who can pick up, and how the first weeks are handled. Ask how the room runs, what the teachers do when a child is upset, and how they share news with families. Write your questions down before the tour so you do not forget them.
