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 age, gender, and other balances. We favor families who can commit to be with the co-op for at least one 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 Virtual Open House
Puddle Jumpers hosts regular Virtual Open Houses over Zoom. Check our “Contact Us” page for dates and times. If none of the upcoming times work for you, reach out anyway – we’d love to meet you and can find a time that works for you.
The Virtual Open House is a chance to learn more about us before applying, for us to meet you, and an opportunity to answer your questions. Open Houses are for parents/caregivers only.
- Attend a Virtual Open House
- Submit your application – ideally when your child is aged between 14 and 24 months
- Visit the school – once with your child, and once without your child
Step 1: Attend a Virtual Open House
Puddle Jumpers hosts regular Virtual Open Houses over Zoom. Check our “Contact Us” page for dates and times. If none of the upcoming times work for you, reach out anyway – we’d love to meet you and can find a time that works for you.
The Virtual Open House is a chance to learn more about us before applying, for us to meet you, and an opportunity to answer your questions. Open Houses are for parents/caregivers only.
Step 2. Read through membership responsibilities, apply, and pay fee
- 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, separate visits must be done.
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 Admissions Coordinator will organize your visits.
The visits are both with your child and run from 9:15am to 11:30am (but you are welcomed to stay longer!).
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, separate visits must be done.
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 Admissions Coordinator will organize your visits.
The visits are both with your child and run from 9:15am to 11:30am (but you are welcomed to stay longer!).
Follow-up
Following trail visits, the working parents and Activity Coordinator 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 few weeks to several 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 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 few weeks to several months. You will be notified of any openings that match your requirements.
Click here to view our membership fees and responsibilities.