New Parents
Welcome to Kids Crossing! We are so honored that you have chosen us to care for your child(ren), and we consider it a privilege to work with your family. On this page, you will find everything you need to know before starting with us. If you have any questions or would like to chat about care, please call us, email us, or stop by the center. Transitioning into a new daycare can be overwhelming for both the parent and child, so we want to do whatever we can to ease that process.
Before the First Day
Before starting at Kids Crossing, make sure to fill out all necessary enrollment paperwork and talk to an administrator to confirm your enrollment. The enrollment paperwork includes:
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Submit enrollment form (One per child).
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Submit an automatic withdrawal payment method through a secure online form (located in enrollment form). If your registration is accepted, a non-refundable fee of $75 per child will be taken out of your account.
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*Please note: the $75 enrollment fee may also be paid in person via cash or check. Please contact the center to set up an in-person payment.
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Read Kid's Crossing's parent handbook by clicking here
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Complete a food program application (one per household) by clicking here.
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*Not needed for infant waitlist
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Submit an updated copy of your child(ren)'s immunization records.
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Review the weekly tuition rates and closure days by clicking here. Tuition rates are subject to change, please confirm rates prior to starting.
To check on upcoming openings or waitlists or if you have any other questions about enrollment, feel free to email or call us!
What to Bring on the
First Day
Infants (0-12 Months)
Sloths, Tigers, Pandas, Lemurs
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Extra Diapers
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Extra Wipes
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Diaper Cream
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Extra Clothes
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2 Bottles - these will be kept at daycare and sanitized daily
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Breastmilk/Formula - We can also offer iron fortified formula free of charge
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Whatever else you need for your child; This can include a pacifier (no string/stuffed animal attached), sleep sacks, swaddles, or blankets. Blankets may not be used in the crib.
Toddlers (12-36 Months)
Otters, Rhinos, Giraffes, Toucans
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Extra Diapers (Underwear if child is potty training)
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Extra Wipes
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Diaper Cream
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Extra Clothes
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Small Water Bottle - This will be left at daycare Mon-Fri and sent home on weekends.
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Nap Mat (example linked here)
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Blanket for Naptime (stuffed animal is optional)
Toddlers are not allowed to have bottles and are served meals prepared at the center.
Preschool (3-5 Years)
Gorillas, Panthers, Fireflies
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Extra Clothes, especially pants and underwear
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Small Water Bottle - This will be left at daycare Mon-Fri and sent home on weekends.
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Nap Mat (example linked here)
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Blanket for Naptime (stuffed animal is optional)
Preschoolers must be fully potty trained before starting. We do not allow Pull Ups in our preschool classrooms.
ProCare
Our teachers use an app called "ProCare." ProCare allows us to connect with parents online, so parents/guardians can see every update to their child's daily activities. On your child(ren)'s first day, you will receive an email from ProCare that contains a unique code and instructions for downloading the ProCare app. Teachers update ProCare and message with parents via a classroom tablet or their personal device.
Key Cards
Kids Crossing has a secure access system. Our doors are locked 24/7, and can only be opened by a keyholder or from a teacher inside the building. On your first day, each family will receive 2 key cards. When held up to the magnetic strip outside the door, the card will unlock the door. If replacement keys are needed, please talk to a teacher. A $5 charge will be taken from your account for each additional key.