Child Care Waiting List
We've experienced the disappointment of discovering that a chosen child care program is full; that's why we maintain a Child Care Waiting List for our program. To add your family's name to the waiting list simply complete and submit the Child Care Waiting List Form below! There is no fee to add your child to our waiting list. Be sure to read through the Waiting List FAQs to find out how our waiting list works. That's all there is to it!
Child Care Waiting List Form
To add your family's name to our child care waiting list, please fill out the following form and submit it to us. We will contact you as soon as an appropriate opening becomes available. Required fields are in bold.
Child Care Waiting List FAQs
We know that being on a long waiting list can be frustrating, so we've put together frequently asked questions(FAQs) and answers with the hope that this information will be helpful to you. If you have any questions not answered here please contact us. Thank you for your patience!
1. How long is the waiting list?
The length of the waiting list varies, but is generally longer for children under two years than for children over two years old. Amy & Kids Co. has a licensed capacity of up to eight if all children are two years old or older, however the number of children we can care for is reduced depending on how many children are under the age of two.
2. Will a part time opening be available sooner than full time?
Unfortunately most of the time part time openings are rare because most children are enrolled on a full time basis. Often a part time work schedule requires a full time child care schedule because of the days and hours care is needed. See our Child Care Schedules page for complete information about part time vs full time schedules.
3. Can I stop in anytime and have a look around?
We are happy to have you visit us and take a tour of our facilities! However, in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the children in our care, as well as to avoid upsetting their daily routine we prefer that you make an appointment instead of just dropping in. Parents of enrolled children are welcome to drop in at any time, however grandparents and other family members should also make an appointment beforehand.
4. If my child turns two will he/she go to the bottom of the list?
We maintain one central waiting list for our program. Your family's name is added to the list in the order of original date of application. It will remain higher on the list than families who applied after you and lower on the list than families who applied before you, regardless of your child's age.
5. How come a family who applied after us was offered a space first?
In rare cases a family who is lower on the list may be offered an opening before families that are higher on the list. Priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled children and families whose requested schedule most closely matches the available opening. For instance a full time opening will be offered to the first family requesting a full time schedule.
6. Will we be told where I am on the list?
As much as we'd love to keep families updated on your position on the waiting list, we really prefer to spend time playing with the children instead. The waiting list is always undergoing change as enrollment offers are accepted or declined, families request changes in schedules or preferred start dates, etc. Although we do not send out automatic updates, you are more than welcome to contact us at any time to see where you are on the waiting list!
7. What if Grandma decides to watch our child instead?
If your child care needs change in any way we'd appreciate a quick email or phone call so we can keep our waiting list current. We generally contact each family on the waiting list once a year to see if their needs have changed, however you can update your information at any time.
8. What can we do to help us get a spot sooner?
One of the most important things you can is to start looking for care as soon as possible! Due to licensing ratios infant openings are especially hard to find so you should get on a waiting list right away - don't wait for your baby to be born before you start looking for care. Requesting a full time opening may also help you obtain a spot sooner than requesting a part time position. If we know you would prefer a part time schedule we can look for another family to fill in the open spots in your schedule, but in the meantime enrolling full time would guarantee your position.
9. Do you know any other center or child care provider with openings?
We don't recommend any other center or child care provider, however our area Child Care Resource and Referral can help you find regulated child care. The charge for this service is based on your family's income, and is good for up to 3 months of referrals at a time.
10. What happens next?
The waiting list offers "right of first refusal" for available openings; families will be offered available openings according to priority, date of application, and how closely the requested child care schedule fits the available opening. After being offered an opening you have 24 hours to accept or decline the offered opening. If you choose to decline the opening your name will be moved to the bottom of the waiting list. If you choose to accept the opening you must submit a completed enrollment Intent/Acceptance form with the enrollment fee within 24 hours of being notified or the opening will be offered to the next family on the list. The opening must be used within one week of notification or the appropriate holding fee paid to hold the opening.
