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 22 months old. Children admitted to the waitlist are then eligible to be enrolled at Puddle Jumpers Workshop 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 22 months old. Children admitted to the waitlist are then eligible to be enrolled at Puddle Jumpers Workshop between the ages of 18 months and 2 years.
Admissions Process
(1) Open House
Puddle Jumpers hosts quarterly Open House and play date events! Open Houses are on Saturdays and play dates during the week.
It's a great way to see the school, talk to parents and teachers, and learn more about us before applying. We post our upcoming open house events on the Contact Us page. If you don't see one scheduled, please send us a message to be notified when the next Open House is scheduled.
Please note that Open Houses are for parents only (no kids) but play dates can be with children. We encourage you to attend an Open House or play date before applying, but it is not required.
- Attend a quarterly Open House or Play date (not required but a great way to learn about us)
- Submit your application when your child is aged between 14 and 23 months
- Visit the school once with your child, and once without your child
(1) Open House
Puddle Jumpers hosts quarterly Open House and play date events! Open Houses are on Saturdays and play dates during the week.
It's a great way to see the school, talk to parents and teachers, and learn more about us before applying. We post our upcoming open house events on the Contact Us page. If you don't see one scheduled, please send us a message to be notified when the next Open House is scheduled.
Please note that Open Houses are for parents only (no kids) but play dates can be with children. We encourage you to attend an Open House or play date before applying, but it is not required.
(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.
(3) Two Visits
Applicants must complete two visits, once with their child and once without. Visiting children must be 16 to 23 months old so that they are capable of interacting with other toddlers. The parent that intends to do the working shifts at the school must attend both visits. If both parents wish to do working shifts, separate visits must be done.
These visits are an opportunity to see how your child responds to a group environment, and an opportunity for you to get to know how Puddle Jumpers Workshop operates. You can meet our Activity Coordinators, working parents and children, and determine if the school is a good fit for your family. Visiting children are welcome to join in all activities. Visiting parents are expected to jump in and help alongside the working parents.
The visit with your child runs from 9:15am to 11:30am (but you are welcomed to stay longer!) and the visit without your child starts at 11:30am on a separate day to allow you to meet more parents.
Further details will be provided by the Admission Coordinator prior to your visit.
Applicants must complete two visits, once with their child and once without. Visiting children must be 16 to 23 months old so that they are capable of interacting with other toddlers. The parent that intends to do the working shifts at the school must attend both visits. If both parents wish to do working shifts, separate visits must be done.
These visits are an opportunity to see how your child responds to a group environment, and an opportunity for you to get to know how Puddle Jumpers Workshop operates. You can meet our Activity Coordinators, working parents and children, and determine if the school is a good fit for your family. Visiting children are welcome to join in all activities. Visiting parents are expected to jump in and help alongside the working parents.
The visit with your child runs from 9:15am to 11:30am (but you are welcomed to stay longer!) and the visit without your child starts at 11:30am on a separate day to allow you to meet more parents.
Further details will be provided by the Admission Coordinator prior to your visit.
Follow-up
Following your visits, the working parents and Activity Coordinator on the shift you attend will be asked to evaluate your visit. We are looking for how well you engage with the children and the other member families, as well as the skills and interest you would bring to the co-op. We favor families that can give us a 1 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.
Following your visits, the working parents and Activity Coordinator on the shift you attend will be asked to evaluate your visit. We are looking for how well you engage with the children and the other member families, as well as the skills and interest you would bring to the co-op. We favor families that can give us a 1 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.