How enrollment works
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Get in touch
Call (802) 893-1457 or email bgilbert@miltonfamilycenter.org. Tell us your child's age and the days you need. We will talk through what you are looking for and what comes next. Raising happy and healthy kids is hard work, and you should not have to do it alone.
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Tour the room
Come see the classroom your child would join and meet the teachers who run it. Bring your questions and any worries. Ask about the day, the room, and how drop-off works. If you have not found the information you are seeking, feel free to reach out.
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Enroll and settle in
Complete enrollment and plan a first week that suits your child's routine. We will help you decide on a start that fits your family. As a Parent Child Center, we work to build the resilience of children and families. You can ask us about hardship funds if cost is a concern.
What to have ready
Most families gather their enrollment forms, a health form and immunization record, emergency contacts, and the names of people allowed to pick up their child. We can tell you exactly what is needed for your child when you enroll. Bring what you have, and ask about anything that is unclear — we would rather answer a question than have you guess.
Pack a full change of clothes, outdoor gear for the season, and nap items for rest time. A comfort object from home helps a child settle. Label everything with your child's name — cups, coats, shoes, and bags. Ask us about anything specific to your child's room.
Before the first day, sort out the drop-off routine, who will pick up, and how you want to hear about the day. A short goodbye that is the same each morning helps. Tell your child's teacher what calms your child and what they are working on at home. We create chances for parents and caregivers to connect, compare notes, and problem-solve together.
The first weeks
The first days are often shorter, so your child can get used to the room and the people in it. A familiar object from home can help. A teacher greets your child by name at the door. We go at your child's pace and keep the goodbye simple.
At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, slept, played, and rested. You can ask about anything you noticed that morning. Most children settle into the routine within the first few weeks. Some take longer, and that is normal.
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 children 0-5, plus afterschool care for kids 5-12.
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?
Families usually pack a change of clothes, outdoor gear for the season, nap items, and a comfort object from home. Label everything with your child's name. Ask us what your child's room needs.
How do you handle the first weeks?
The first days are often shorter so your child can get used to the room. A familiar object from home helps them settle. At pickup, teachers tell you how your child ate, slept, and played.
What does a typical day include?
A day here is built around arrival, play and learning, meals and rest, and time outdoors. Teachers pace the hours so children get both active stretches and quiet ones. Pickup closes the day, and staff can tell you how your child's hours fit the group.
How will I know how my child is doing?
Parents usually hear about the day at pickup. Teachers share how your child ate, slept, played, and rested. You can always ask a teacher at drop-off or pickup if you want to know more.
Do you offer part-time or flexible schedules?
Schedules depend on your child's age group and what openings we have at the time. Call the center and ask what is available for your child, and staff can walk you through the options that fit your family.
What if there is no place right now?
If we have no place for your child's age right now, ask to be told when one opens. We can take your information and reach out when a spot comes up.
What should I ask on the tour?
Ask about hours, meals, and how pickups work at the end of the day. Ask how the first weeks are handled when a child is settling in. Ask how the day runs from arrival to rest to outdoor time, so you know what your child's hours would look like.
