Admissions
Puddle Jumpers Workshop offers rolling admissions year-round, drawing from our waiting list when spots become available. We select children from the waiting list with an eye to maintaining a diverse and balanced classroom. We favor families who can commit to be with the co-op for at least 1 year.
We strongly encourage you to start the admissions process when your child is between 14 and 23 months old. Children admitted to the waitlist are then eligible to be enrolled at Puddle Jumpers Workshop, usually between the ages of 18 months and 2 years.
We strongly encourage you to start the admissions process when your child is between 14 and 23 months old. Children admitted to the waitlist are then eligible to be enrolled at Puddle Jumpers Workshop, usually between the ages of 18 months and 2 years.
Admissions Process
Step 1: Attend a New Family Info Call
Puddle Jumpers marketing and admissions parents will chat with you about the program, answer any of your questions, and learn about your family and what you're looking for. Being a co-op, we want to make sure everyone understands our model and the member responsibilities before proceeding too far with the admissions process, as well as answering your questions. We do these throughout the week, and you can schedule one easily through our calendar app here.
- Attend a New Family Info Call with one of our parents.
- Submit your application
- Visit the school - attend trial visits to see if the program is right for you and your child.
Step 1: Attend a New Family Info Call
Puddle Jumpers marketing and admissions parents will chat with you about the program, answer any of your questions, and learn about your family and what you're looking for. Being a co-op, we want to make sure everyone understands our model and the member responsibilities before proceeding too far with the admissions process, as well as answering your questions. We do these throughout the week, and you can schedule one easily through our calendar app here.
Step 2. Submit application, pay fee and review member responsibilities
- Make sure you have read and agree to the Puddle Jumpers Workshop Membership Responsibilities.
- Submit the online application, and pay the $45 processing fee. This fee can be paid via PayPal to treasurer@puddlejumpersworkshop.com.
Step 3: Participate in two in-person Trial Visits
Applicants must complete two Trial Visits with their child. Visiting children must be at least 16 months old so that they are capable of interacting with other toddlers. The parent or caregiver who intends to do the working shifts at the school must attend. If multiple caregivers wish to do working shifts, each should do one visit.
These visits are an opportunity to see how your child responds to our group environment, and an opportunity for you to get to know how Puddle Jumpers Workshop operates. You can meet our Activity Coordinators (teachers), parents and children, and determine if the school is a good fit for your family. Visiting children are encouraged to join in all activities. Visiting parents are expected to jump in and help alongside the working parents to see how the work suits you. Our Scheduler will organize your visits once you've applied.
The visits are both with your child and run from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Visitors will leave after lunch and before nap time so as to let children in the program wind down for a good rest.
Applicants must complete two Trial Visits with their child. Visiting children must be at least 16 months old so that they are capable of interacting with other toddlers. The parent or caregiver who intends to do the working shifts at the school must attend. If multiple caregivers wish to do working shifts, each should do one visit.
These visits are an opportunity to see how your child responds to our group environment, and an opportunity for you to get to know how Puddle Jumpers Workshop operates. You can meet our Activity Coordinators (teachers), parents and children, and determine if the school is a good fit for your family. Visiting children are encouraged to join in all activities. Visiting parents are expected to jump in and help alongside the working parents to see how the work suits you. Our Scheduler will organize your visits once you've applied.
The visits are both with your child and run from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Visitors will leave after lunch and before nap time so as to let children in the program wind down for a good rest.
Follow-up
Following trail visits, the working parents and Activity Coordinator (teacher) on the shift you attended will evaluate your visit. We are looking for how well you engage with the children and the other member families, as well as the skills you would bring to the co-op. We favor families that can give us a one-year commitment. If your application is accepted and there is a spot opening up that fits with our requirements, we will offer you the spot immediately.
To confirm your spot at Puddle Jumpers Workshop, a deposit and your first month’s tuition are required. The Admission Coordinator will provide more information about payments, paperwork, and orientation requirements for new members.
If we are full at the time of your acceptance, you will be notified and placed on our waiting list. Waiting times vary from a just few weeks to a few months. You will be notified of any openings that match your requirements.
Click here to view our membership fees and responsibilities.
Following trail visits, the working parents and Activity Coordinator (teacher) on the shift you attended will evaluate your visit. We are looking for how well you engage with the children and the other member families, as well as the skills you would bring to the co-op. We favor families that can give us a one-year commitment. If your application is accepted and there is a spot opening up that fits with our requirements, we will offer you the spot immediately.
To confirm your spot at Puddle Jumpers Workshop, a deposit and your first month’s tuition are required. The Admission Coordinator will provide more information about payments, paperwork, and orientation requirements for new members.
If we are full at the time of your acceptance, you will be notified and placed on our waiting list. Waiting times vary from a just few weeks to a few months. You will be notified of any openings that match your requirements.
Click here to view our membership fees and responsibilities.