The enrollment process consists of paperwork mandated by licensing, CACFP, and Nest for children enrolled in our program.​​

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Print the ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST/FILE COVERSHEET to organize and manage the child's file.

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PRE-ENROLLMENT. Have the parents provide the following documents to determine enrollment eligibility and place in the child's file.

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For financial eligibility, families should have an approved case with MiLeap Child Care Scholarship.

Parent completes DHS/CDC Application or apply online for the state's child care scholarship. For families already approved, parent should provide Nest with DHS/CDC Provider Verification or DHS-4025 for provider verification and assignment of scholarship funds. Please note that child care scholarship must be approved before child can start. Similarly, financial eligibility for Headstart or GSRP programs requires receipt and approval of program specific enrollment forms and documentation.

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For licensing eligibility, children must have a physical within 30 days of enrollment and up to date immunization (shot) records as well as any documentation related to allergies, special diets or other conditions that require medication. Parents are required to provide this documentation prior to enrollment.

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Birth Certificate An original copy of the child's birth certificate to verify identity and age.

 

Parent's ID/Driver's License An original copy of the parent's ID to verify identity and parentage.

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Immunization Record Parent provides certificate of immunizations or waiver required at enrollment.

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Health Appraisal Parent provides a completed Health Appraisal from the child's physician to help identify the physical, intellectual and emotional needs of the child. This form is due within 30 days at enrollment and must be updated yearly for infants/toddlers and every two years for preschoolers. An updated copy must be on file until the child no longer attends the center. Physical or Statement of Good Health (Schoolagers) are acceptable as well.

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Medication/Allergies Parent provides (when applicable) documentation for child allergies or when children require medication. See Medication Page

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Please make copies of birth certificate, immunization, parent ID, and DHS Application/Verification for our records. Also, a copy of the the Health Appraisal or Statement of Health is to be provided by the parent and placed in the child's file.

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ENROLLMENT. Print the following required enrollment forms for parents to review, complete and sign and place in the child's file.

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Enrollment Application Parent completes to detail household information, children's information and child care needs that allows Nest to determine schedule, tuition and developmental needs. 

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Child Information Record Parent completes and updates annually or when there are changes.

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Enrollment Agreement Parent completes the Enrollment Agreement to confirms the child's schedule for billing to DHS.

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Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Parent completes acknowledgment that the parent received and reviewed the parent handbook. Make a copy for the parent.

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Written Information Packet Parent completes documentation that the parent received the written information packet.

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Zero Tolerance Child Abuse/Neglect Policy Parents completes acknowledgment of our child abuse/neglect policy.

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Tuition Policy Parent completes acknowledgment of our tuition rates, policies, payment requirements and late fees.​

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CACFP - Household Income Eligibility Statement Parent completes to determine household income for CACFP eligibility.

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CACFP - Formula/Food Sign-Off Statement Parent completes to acknowledge formula/food provided by our center reimbursable by CACFP.

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CACFP - Request For Special Dietary Needs (If Applicable) Parent completes when a child has special dietary needs. 

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ENROLLMENT EXIT. Provide parents with a copy of the following documents.

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CACFP - Parent Information Sheet Written documentation that we participate in CACFP and that we are reimbursed for providing nutritious meals and snacks​

Daily Routine Details our typical daily routine so that parents can have a snapshot of what their child does throughout the day.

Parent Handbook Acknowledgement Parent completes acknowledgment that the parent received and reviewed the parent handbook. PARENT COPY

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All forms should be completed in its entirety including signatures and dates before the child can start the program.

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