How enrollment works
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Get in touch
Call +1 609-291-0800 or email info@overtherainbowcdc.com. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. A member of our team will follow up to talk about the next step. Many families start with a visit to see the rooms and meet the teachers.
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Tour the room
Come see the classroom your child would join. You will meet the teachers who run it, and you can ask how the day is paced. Bring your questions about routines, meals, and enrichment. Then you can decide if it feels right for your family.
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Enroll and settle in
Complete the enrollment forms and plan a first week that fits your child's routine. You may want shorter days at first, then build up to full days. Meet the teachers and walk through the drop-off and pickup plan together. Ask us anything as you settle in.
What to have ready
Most families bring the same set of paperwork when they enroll. You will need enrollment forms, a health form and immunization record from your child's doctor, emergency contacts, and the names of people allowed to pick up. If you are not sure what a form should include, ask us and we will walk you through it.
Pack a full change of clothes in case of spills or puddles, and label everything with your child's name. Extra socks and shoes help in wet weather. If your child naps, send a small blanket or sleep sack. A comfort object from home can make the first days easier.
Before the first day, talk through the drop-off routine so your child knows what to expect. Decide who will pick up, and make sure that person is on your authorized list. Tell the teacher how you prefer to hear about the day. A short conversation at pickup often tells you more than a written note.
The first weeks
The first days start short. Your child comes for a morning, then a longer stretch. A teacher greets them by name at the door. You can send a familiar object from home, like a small blanket or a favorite book, so the cubby feels like theirs.
At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, slept, and played, and who they spent time with. Many children settle within a few weeks, though every child is different. Ask for more detail when you want it. The small daily notes and conversations add up.
Before you call
- Ages
- 6 wks to 6 years
- Hours
- Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Meals
- Included in tuition
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 is included?
Meals and snacks served family style, included in tuition.
What ages do you take?
Children from 6 wks to 6 years.
Can we visit before deciding?
Yes. A tour is how most families decide. Children come along, and they are free to look around while you ask questions.
What should my child bring on the first day?
Families usually pack a full change of clothes, a comfort object, and items labelled with the child's name. Extra socks and outdoor gear for the season help. If your child naps, a small blanket is useful. We can tell you what the room provides.
How do you handle the first weeks?
Many children start with shorter days and build up to a full schedule. A familiar object from home—a small toy or blanket—can help at drop-off. At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, slept, and played, and how the day went.
What does a typical day include?
Days run 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Mornings bring play and learning in small groups, with breakfast included and lunch and snacks prepared in-house. Teachers keep you posted on naps, meals, and outdoor time, and you pick up whenever your schedule allows.
How will I know how my child is doing?
Teachers talk with you at pickup about how your child ate, slept, and played. You can ask for more detail whenever you want it. For quick questions during the day, call or email us.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on your child's age and what openings we have. Call or email to ask what is available for the days you need.
What if there is no place right now?
If the days you need are full, you can ask to be told when a place opens for your child's age. We will contact you as soon as one does.
What should I ask on the tour?
Ask about hours, meals, and how pickups are handled. Ask how the first weeks are paced for your child's age. Ask to see the daily schedule and how teachers share news about the day.
