Application Process
All members of the community are welcome to apply for child
care at the Bugbee Children's Center. Given the nature of caring for children
of varying ages (i.e. the strict child to staff ratios we must adhere to)
we often are operating from a wait list
ESPECIALLY for children 18
months and younger. If you are pregnant and know you will be interested
in the care our facility offers at 8 weeks, it is wise to send us an application
early in your pregnancy. Please be aware, that we do have a priority procedure
for families of State Employees. This can have a significant influence on
the availability of care for children 18 months and younger.
Download an Application
Wait List Policy
Brochure
Parent Handbook
Fees
Tips for finding care at our Center:
- Many daycare slots open up at the end of August, the beginning
of our program year, as children naturally age up and out of our program.
- It is easier to find care for Preschoolers (ages 3 and up)
- If you have any flexibility in your schedule or can work with
a part time schedule this sometimes works to your advantage. Once families
are accepted into our program, we work very diligently to accommodate
scheduling needs as space permits.
- A smaller number of spots often come available in January as we
shift children to developmentally appropriate rooms.
- A few spots also become available in June as families withdraw
for the summer.
- Less frequently, spots do come available outside of these periods because a family withdraws. If you are hopeful for care, we must have an application on file so we know you are interested and we may contact you.
Once a spot has been offered to you:
1. Physical and Immunizations:
The most important piece of paper we require is a physical provided
by your physician. If you know you will be starting at Bugbee and have a
physical scheduled please
download this form
and take it with you to be completed.
Your
child may not start until we have this physical in hand!
2.
Enrollment paperwork: This paperwork
includes an emergency form, developmental history, CACFP form and illness
policy. Please come to the office to pick up this material. You should allow
20 minutes to complete this paperwork
3. Proof of Household Income
and Enrollment Agreement:
Once we have received your paperwork and proof of household income
to place you on our sliding fee scale we can draw up an enrollment agreement
for you to sign. This is basically our contract to provide care based on
the fees, schedule and policies we mutually agree on. (If you do not provide
proof of household income we will place you at our highest step for fees.)
4. Deposit
and Registration Fees: A $50 registration fee is required for
all families and is non-refundable. A refundable deposit is also required
at enrollment. $300 for full-time care, $150 for part-time care, $100 for
subsidized care.
5. Security Code:
A security code, unique to each family, will be given once all enrollment
material has been received. This code will allow you to enter the building
during normal operating hours.
6. Visit: Some families find the transition
is easier if they visit the classroom before starting. This is generally
a good idea for all involved, with the understanding that you will be
visiting with your child for a short period of time. It is not in your
child's best interest for them to associate the Center as a place to play
with Mom and Dad. Departures can ultimately be made more difficult in
the long run if this is the case. Once routines are in place, we whole-heartedly support active parent participation in our program!
