The Yellow Springs Community Children’s Center is open to all children from the ages 6 weeks through 12 years old regardless of ability, race, religion or ethnic background.
Enrollment
Our Process
Generally, admission is on a first-come first served basis. The Center is committed to serving low-income families. A percentage of the total enrollment capacity is reserved for Title XX recipients as well as other families eligible for tuition scholarship. The Center maintains a waiting list based on the date on which notification was received. Families are notified as soon as space is available in the appropriate program or group. At times consideration is given to the balancing of gender, age, temperament and ethnicity within a classroom.
To enroll a child, parents/guardians tour the Center, visit the appropriate program and fill out an enrollment packet at least 2 days prior to the official start date.
Medical forms for children who have not reached the age of Kindergarten attendance must be updated annually. The Health and Enrollment Form, routine walking slips, child information form, assessment permission, behavioral policy and photo/ video release must be updated annually for all children.
Upon a child transitioning into another classroom, the parent/guardian will receive a transition letter detailing the choice of classroom, transitioning schedule, teacher and activities to look forward to throughout their time in the new classroom. Input from the parent/guardian is welcome. The current teacher and parent/guardian will sign the transition letter indicating their agreement of the plan.
Enrollment
Visitations
Parents/guardians have unlimited access to the Center. Visits are encouraged. The teacher and adult family members decide, according to the child’s needs, the most favorable way for involvement. If a parent/guardian comes into the building not intending to spend time with his/her child, a strong attempt will be made to shelter the child from viewing the loved one, unless the child is comfortable with a brief encounter.
The Center encourages friends, family members, volunteers, students, and anyone interested to visit. All prospective personnel and most prospective parent/guardians tour the building and grounds and spend time observing in classrooms. Appointments can be made or visitors may stop at the front desk for inquiries. The Center is a non-smoking facility.