You’ll be searching for Preschool and/or Childcare options for YOUR little one before you know it. Put yourself a step ahead of the others and get on Kaneville Community Child Care’s (KCCC) wait list now. You’ll be so glad you did!
It’s a great idea to get on the wait list right away. Life changes for families all the time and usually quickly when least expected. When a space becomes available in your desired classroom, you will be contacted to see if you are ready to grab the spot. In the meantime, you will receive regular newsletters on family fun, parenting subjects, early learning, and KCCC events. You will be welcome to check your status on KCCC’s wait list at any time once you’ve completed the wait list form!
What’s a Wait List?
Have you experienced the disappointment of discovering that your preferred child care program is full? Do you wonder when you should start looking into preschool and/or child care options? Do you have a toddler or a baby right now? We suggest you get your child on the wait list now.
A Wait List puts you at the front of the line when it comes to new enrollments and available spaces in the program you are interested. KCCC maintains a Wait List for our programs for this very reason. Whether you are currently expecting, have a child younger than three who is not quite of age to attend KCCC, or the program you are interested in is full, it’s a great idea to get on the wait list for several reasons.
Instead of waiting until your child is old enough, you can get your child on the wait list now so that you can be one of the first notified when they are old enough to attend KCCC. Family situations can change overnight and they do most times unexpectedly. A child care opening can become available sooner than anticipated and if you are on the list, you will have opportunity to snag that desired spot right away.
Please click the link below to complete KCCC’s wait list form and get on the wait list today!
KCCC’s Wait List Process
- Complete this online form.
- When an opening becomes available all families on the wait list will be notified in the order their application/wait list form is received.
- Priority will be given to siblings of children already enrolled and families whose requested schedule most closely fits the available opening.
- Parents who are offered the opening have 48 business hours to submit an Enrollment Application along with the enrollment fee.
Generally, all interested families are interviewed and tour before any decisions are made; however, in certain circumstances the opening may be filled before all of the scheduled interviews and tours are completed.
Upon receipt of the enrollment application and fee, families will receive confirmation of placement in a classroom with next steps in the enrollment process.
Child Care Waiting List FAQ’s
1. How long is the wait list?
The length of each class wait list varies. It is generally longer for the Preschool program and part-time care in Beginning Learners Daycare. KCCC keeps very low ratios for our 3-5 year old programs, a 30% difference in fact in comparison to the DCFS maximum ratio state requirements. We also do not fill our classrooms to the DCFS licensed capacity. This is a HUGE benefit to our families, our children, and our staff. Low ratios equals better quality and more successful developmental outcomes.
2. Will a part time opening be available sooner than full time?
Unfortunately, most of the time, part time openings are rare because most children are enrolled on a full time basis. Often a part time work schedule requires specific days for care and the openings may not fit with the schedule needed by someone on the wait list.
3. Can I stop in anytime and have a look around?
We are happy to have you visit and take a tour of our facilities! However, in order to provide a safe and secure environment for the children in our care, as well as avoid upsetting daily routines an appointment is required. You can click this button to schedule your tour.
4. What if my child doesn’t get off the wait list this year? Will we go to the bottom of the list?
We maintain one wait list for each of our programs. Your family’s name is added to the list in the order of original date of application. It will remain higher on the list than families who applied after you, regardless of your child’s age. IF your child age’s out of the current wait list, they will automatically be added to the next appropriate wait list for their age group.
5. Will we be told where we are on the list?
As much as we’d love to keep every family updated on their specific position on the wait list, it’s very difficult. The wait list is always evolving as families’ job situations, requested schedules, preferred start dates, etc. change. You are more than welcome to contact KCCC at any time to see where you are on the wait list or let us know if anything has changed that we can update.
6. What can we do to help get a spot sooner?
One of the most important things you can do is to start looking for care as soon as possible! Don’t wait for your child to turn 3 or 4 to get on the wait list. Get them on the list as soon as you are able which will always keep you further up the list than those that do wait.
Requesting a full time opening in daycare may also help you obtain a spot sooner than requesting a part time position. If we know you would prefer a part time schedule we can look for another family to fill in the open spots in your schedule, but enrolling full time would better your position.