7 Steps to Enroll Your Child
We are excited you are considering the UNL Children’s Center for your family. We look forward to getting to know you and your child.
Follow the step-by-step guide to help you navigate the enrollment process.
Questions? At anytime that you have questions during the enrollment steps, contact the UNL Children’s Center administrative team. We are happy to help guide you through the process.
Step 1: Submit an Interest in Enrollment Form
Complete the Interest in Enrollment on UNL Marketplace.
Once you submit the form, the administrative team will review your information and reach out to you to schedule a tour of our facility.
Step 2: Schedule a Tour
The administrative team will contact you to find a convenient time for your family to visit the center.
During your tour, we will:
- Show you around the facility and introduce you to our classrooms.
- Visit the classroom environments that serve your child’s age group.
- Share information about our program, daily routines, and learning environments.
- Discuss your child’s anticipated enrollment timeline and provide an estimate of where your family falls on the waitlist, when possible.
We want you to have the opportunity to see the center, ask questions, and determine whether our program is the right fit for your family.
Step 3: Receive an Enrollment Offer
When an opening becomes available for your child’s age group, the administrative team will contact you to offer your family an enrollment opportunity.
Enrollment offers depend on classroom availability, your child’s age, and current waitlist needs.
Completing an interest form or touring the center does not guarantee an immediate opening.
Step 4: Confirm Your Child’s Enrollment
Once you receive an enrollment offer and decide to accept the spot, you will need to:
- Complete the Enrollment Confirmation Form.
- Submit the required two-week tuition deposit.
These steps confirm your family’s acceptance of the offered enrollment spot.
Step 5: Complete Enrollment Paperwork
Before your child begins attending the center, you must complete all required enrollment paperwork and documentation.
These forms and documents will be provided to you upon completion of the enrollment contract.
The administrative team will provide information about the necessary forms and any additional requirements that must be completed before your child’s first day.
Step 6: Connect With Your Child’s Classroom Teacher
After your enrollment is confirmed, the administrative team will notify the teaching team in your child’s assigned classroom.
Your child’s teachers will then reach out to your family to schedule a time to meet before your child’s first day. This meeting provides an opportunity to get to know one another, discuss your child’s individual needs and routines, and help prepare for a smooth transition into the classroom.
Step 7: Get Ready for Your Child’s First Day
Once the required paperwork is complete and your pre-enrollment meeting has taken place, your family will be ready to begin this exciting new chapter at the UNL Children’s Center.
We look forward to partnering with your family and providing a welcoming, nurturing environment where your child can learn, grow, and thrive.