How To Enroll Your Child in Our Preschool
- Step 1 - Contact the center to get the latest up-to-date information.
- Step 2 – Register – Once you’ve made your decision to enroll, complete the online application.
- Step 3 - Schedule a tour – Nothing compares to visiting in person and getting a feel for the school, its teachers and programming.
- Step 4 – The director will contact you to discuss any questions and the status of your application.
WINFIELD CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER FEE SCHEDULE
Required upon enrollment: deposit of 2 weeks, registration fee and signed payment agreement.
Fee Schedule is available upon request.
Guide for Your First Day
Welcome! Congratulations on taking this important step in your child’s education and development. Below are common FAQs to help you prepare for your child’s first day. Now let’s get started!
What should my child wear?
- Comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothes that can get dirty.
- For your child’s safety, only tennis shoes or sneakers with a skid resistant sole are allowed.
- Necklaces, hoop, or dangling earrings are not permitted, since jewelry can get accidently pulled or caught during play.
What should I bring for my child?
- At least one change of seasonal clothing, labeled with your child’s name.
- A family photo we can display.
- Backpacks are not allowed in the center.
- Do not bring food. If your child has medical-necessary dietary restrictions, please contact the director.
- Please do not send money, valuables, or toys with your child.
How do I drop off my child?
- Sign-in using Procare Engage. Your director will provide you with log-in instructions.
- Using the door beside the bell, a staff member will meet you and your child.
- Currently WCDC is a critical care site. Only staff are permitted inside the building until further notice.
- Your child’s reaction to his/her first day will vary. Some children run right in while others cry. Both reactions – and any in between – are completely normal.
What should I know about my child’s classroom?
- Your child is assigned a cubbie in their classroom to place any belongings or extra clothing. This space is also used for letters or progress reports to take home.
- Check the Procare app for lesson plans, calendars, and other information.
What is the process for picking up my child?
- Please pick up your child from a staff member at the front door.
- Sign-out using the Procare app.
- Because of our extended hours, our teachers have varying shifts. For this reason, you may see different teachers in your classroom in the afternoon.
How do I manage billing and pay tuition online?
- Go to myprocare.com to view invoices and make payments.
- At the end of the month, you will receive a detailed invoice for the upcoming month.
- Payments are due by Friday for the next week.
- Parents wishing to pay bi-weekly or monthly must pay in advance.
- Auto payments are also available. Please ask the director for details.
How do I download Winfield Child Development Center’s mobile app?
- You’ll receive a welcome email inviting you to join the Procare app.
- Click on the link to activate your account and set your password.
- Download our app.
- Login with your username and password.
- All updates, daily reports, and school communication will now be through this app.