Waitlist Policy & Frequently Asked Questions

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Thank you for your interest in Country Kids Schoolhouse!

Due to our small class sizes and limited enrollment, CKS maintains a waitlist for our programs. We've answered some of the questions families most frequently ask below and hope this information will help you better understand our enrollment process.

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HOW OUR WAITLIST WORKS

To join our waitlist, click the Waitlist Signup button and complete the application. There is no fee to join.

Our waitlist is managed through WaitlistPlus, and we encourage families to apply as soon as they are expecting a child.

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Important Information About Your Waitlist Application​

Please submit only one waitlist application per child. Submitting multiple applications does not improve your child's enrollment priority and may cause confusion or delays in processing your application.

There is no need to update your child's application as they get older. Our waitlist system automatically moves children into the appropriate age group while retaining their original application date.

There is no need to submit a new application or contact CKS to update your child's age or classroom eligibility as they grow.

We periodically contact families to confirm their continued interest. Please respond by the deadline provided to keep your child's application active.

If your plans change and you no longer wish to be considered for enrollment, we appreciate you removing your child from our waitlist.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

At what age can my child attend CKS?​

Children are eligible to begin our Blue Room program the year they turn two, provided their second birthday falls on or before December 1.

Due to our limited enrollment capacity, priority consideration for the Blue Room is given to children who turn two by September 1. Children with birthdays between September 2 and December 1 remain eligible for enrollment if space is available.

Our Blue Room is limited to just six children. While siblings of currently enrolled students and returning CKS families receive priority consideration, enrollment cannot be guaranteed.

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How many classrooms does CKS have?

CKS has three age-specific classrooms:

• Blue Room: Two-year-olds (6 children)

• Green Room: Three-year-olds (12 children)

• Yellow Room: Four- and five-year-olds, including Transitional Kindergarten (12 children)

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How long is the waitlist?

Our waitlist varies by classroom and school year. The Blue Room generally has the greatest demand because enrollment is limited to just six children.

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How long will my child be on the waitlist?

Unfortunately, we cannot predict when a space may become available. Enrollment depends on classroom availability, age eligibility, family enrollment priorities, and original application dates.

For these reasons, we are unable to provide a specific waitlist position or estimated enrollment date.

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How will I know my application was received?

You will receive an automatic confirmation once your waitlist application has been submitted.

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How do I remain on the waitlist?

We periodically email families to confirm their continued interest in CKS. To keep your child's application active, you must respond by the deadline provided. Failure to respond will result in your child being removed from our waitlist.

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Do current and returning CKS families receive priority?​

Yes. CKS offers enrollment priority in the following order:

1. Current CKS Families: Families who will have more than one child attending CKS during the same school year.

2. Previous CKS Families: Families whose children have previously attended CKS but will no longer be enrolled when a younger sibling begins.

3. New Families: Families who have not previously attended CKS.

Blue Room Enrollment: Due to our limited capacity of just six children, the Blue Room has an additional enrollment priority. When demand exceeds available spaces, children who turn two by September 1 receive first consideration, regardless of family enrollment status. Family priorities are then applied within each age group.

Please note that priority consideration does not guarantee enrollment. Placement is subject to classroom availability and age eligibility.

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How are enrollment decisions made?

Enrollment decisions are based on classroom availability, age eligibility, family enrollment priority, and original waitlist application dates.

Within each priority group, the original waitlist application date is considered when determining the order of enrollment.

Because these factors vary by classroom and school year, children are not necessarily offered enrollment in the order their applications were received.

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When does enrollment take place?

Enrollment for the following school year generally begins in the fall. Current CKS families receive priority, followed by previous families and new families on our waitlist, subject to classroom availability and age eligibility.

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Can we schedule a tour?

We would love to welcome every interested family for a visit. However, due to our small program and the number of families on our waitlist, tours are scheduled only when we anticipate having an available space for your child.

For the safety of our children, we do not accommodate unscheduled visits.

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What happens if we are offered a space but aren't ready to enroll?

Families may decline an enrollment offer once and remain on our waitlist with their original application date. If a second offer is declined, the child will be removed from our waitlist.

Families are welcome to reapply with a new application date.

Please note that declining an offer does not guarantee future availability, and we cannot reserve spaces for a future school year.

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Does CKS offer part-time enrollment?

No. CKS offers five-day enrollment, Monday through Friday, with two schedule options:

• 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.​

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What if we are considering delaying our child's kindergarten enrollment?

CKS offers a Transitional Kindergarten program for children who benefit from an additional year before entering kindergarten.

If you already anticipate delaying your child's kindergarten enrollment, we recommend postponing their start in the Blue Room by one year. This allows your child to progress naturally through our classrooms without repeating a year in the same classroom.

We encourage families to discuss their plans with us before enrolling.

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Does CKS offer Transitional Kindergarten?

Yes! CKS welcomes children who are delaying kindergarten enrollment and would benefit from an additional year of preschool.

Our Transitional Kindergarten students join our Yellow Room Pre-K classroom alongside our four- and five-year-olds. This mixed-age environment provides opportunities for continued social, emotional, and academic growth while preparing children for a successful transition to kindergarten.

Enrollment is subject to availability, and we welcome applications from families who are new to CKS.

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Is joining the waitlist a guarantee of enrollment?

No. Joining our waitlist allows your child to be considered when an age-appropriate space becomes available, but it does not guarantee enrollment.

 

What happens next?

Once your application is submitted, there is nothing further you need to do unless we contact you to confirm your continued interest.

We appreciate your patience and interest in Country Kids Schoolhouse and hope to welcome your family to our CKS community in the future!