How enrollment works
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Get in touch
Call 609-518-7529 or email info@weekidelc.com. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. We will talk through the programs that fit and answer your questions. You can also stop in for a tour, no appointment needed.
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Tour the room
Visit the room your child would join and meet the teachers who work there. Ask about the routine, the other children, and how the day is paced. Bring your questions and compare us with other schools. Then decide what feels right for your family.
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Enroll and settle in
Fill out the enrollment forms and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. Shorter days at the start can make the change easier. A familiar object from home helps too. Ask us what to bring and how pickup works.
What to have ready
Enrollment forms come first, along with a health form and your child's immunization record. Have emergency contacts and the names of people allowed to pick up your child ready. Ask the office if you are unsure which form goes where.
Pack a full change of clothes, outdoor gear for the season, and nap items if your child rests here. A comfort object from home helps on the first days. Label everything with your child's name.
Before the first day, agree on who drops off and who picks up. Tell us how you want to hear about the day. If mornings are hard, a short, calm goodbye works better than a long one.
The first weeks
The first days are often short. Your child may want a familiar object nearby. A teacher greets each child by name at the door. That hello, repeated every morning, is how trust starts.
At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, slept, and played. You hear the small things: a first word, a new friend, a long nap. Most children settle within a few weeks. Ask us anything you want to know.
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 5 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?
Most families pack a change of clothes, a comfort object, and anything else their child uses at home. Ask the office about bottles or breast milk if your child needs them.
How do you handle the first weeks?
Most children start with shorter days and build up as they get comfortable. A familiar object from home, like a small blanket or a favorite toy, can help bridge the two places. At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, napped, and played, and what they noticed during the day.
What does a typical day include?
The day is built around arrival, play and learning, meals and rest, outdoor time, and pickup. Children learn through play, exploration, and real experiences. The exact schedule depends on your child's age and the room they join. Ask us what a typical day looks like for your child.
How will I know how my child is doing?
Parents usually hear about the day at pickup, when teachers share what your child did and how they seemed. If you want more detail, you can ask questions then or check in with the management team, who are on-site every day. Teachers also let you know about anything that needs follow-up.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on your child's age group and what openings we have, so the best next step is to call and ask what is available. We can tell you what might fit your family and what the day looks like for your child's age.
What if there is no place right now?
If we do not have a place for your child's age right now, ask to be told when one opens. The office can add your child to the list.
What should I ask on the tour?
Ask about hours, meals, and how pickups work, since those shape your daily routine. Ask how the first weeks are handled, including what you can bring from home and how teachers help a child settle. Ask what a typical day looks like for your child's age group, from play to rest to meals.
