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How to enroll.

Three steps from first call to first day.

How enrollment works

Get in touch

Call 973-838-2459 or email bloomingdaledaycare@gmail.com to start the conversation. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. We will let you know what is available for your child's age group and arrange a time to visit. After that, you can come see the rooms and meet the teachers.

Tour the room

On your tour, you will see the classroom your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. You can watch how the room is set up, where children play, and how the day flows. Ask anything you like about routines, meals, and rest. When you get home, you will know whether this feels like the right place for your child.

Enroll and settle in

Once you decide, you complete enrollment and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. We will talk with you about drop-off, pick-up, and what your child needs during the day. You can bring a comfort item from home and a change of clothes. Then your child starts, and we take it from there.

What to have ready

Most families have a few papers ready before the first day. You will need enrollment forms, a health form and immunization record, and emergency contacts. It also helps to list the people who are allowed to pick up your child. If you are not sure what is needed, call or email and we will walk you through it.

Pack a full change of clothes for your child, including socks and underwear. Add outdoor gear for the season, like a hat, mittens, or rain boots. If your child naps here, bring a small blanket and sheet, and a comfort object if that helps. Please label everything with your child's name.

Before the first day, sort out the drop-off routine and who will pick up. Tell us how you want to hear about your child's day, whether at pickup or by phone. If someone other than you will pick up, let us know in advance. A short note about your child's habits and favorite things helps us too.

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The first weeks

The first days often go best with shorter hours. You might bring your child for a morning, then add time as they get comfortable. A familiar object from home, like a small toy or blanket, can help. A teacher will greet your child by name at the door and stay nearby as they settle.

At pickup, a teacher will tell you how your child ate, slept, and played. You can ask about anything you noticed that morning. Some children settle in a few days, others take a couple of weeks. We will keep you posted on how it is going and what seems to help.

Before you call

6 weeks to 13 years old

Ages

Our aftercare program remains open until 6:00 p.m. on all school days, including half – days

Hours

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 13 years old.

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?

For a first day, families usually pack a full change of clothes, a comfort item if your child uses one, and anything needed for naps or outdoor time. Label everything with your child's name. If you are not sure what to bring, just ask.

How do you handle the first weeks?

Settling in usually starts with shorter days and builds from there. A familiar object from home can help your child feel secure. At pickup, teachers will tell you how your child ate, slept, and played so you know how the day went.

What does a typical day include?

A day here is built around arrival, play and learning, meals and rest, outdoor time, and pickup. Children move between interest areas and spend time in the classroom and on the playgrounds. You can ask us for the schedule for your child's age group when you visit.

How will I know how my child is doing?

Parents usually hear about the day at pickup, when a teacher shares how your child ate, slept, and played. You can also ask questions by phone or email. If something comes up during the day, we will reach out to you.

Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?

Schedules depend on your child's age group and what openings we have. Please call or email to ask what is available for the days you need.

What if there is no place right now?

If there is no space right now, you can ask to be told when a place opens for your child's age. We will keep your information and contact you if something becomes available.

What should I ask on the tour?

Good questions to ask are about hours, meals, and how pickups work. Ask how the first weeks are handled and what a typical day looks like for your child's age. You can also ask about teacher training and how we keep you informed.

Ask about a place

Call 973-838-2459 or email bloomingdaledaycare@gmail.com

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