FAQs
- What are your hours of operation?
- What age children do you accept?
- What do I need to do to sign up?
- Is there a registration fee?
- Do the kids nap?
- What If my child gets upset or cries?
- What form of payment do you accept?
- Is transportation provided to local schools?
- Are field trips offered for the children?
- Are meals and snacks provided?
- Can I bring food?
- Is your staff trained?
- Do you offer camps or special programs?
- Are immunization records required?
- Is Kiddie Care Preschool safe and secure?
- Is your center clean?
- How can I get more information about enrolling my child?
Monday - Friday 6:30am – 6:30pm
We accept all children beginning as young as 3 months through 11 years.
The registration process is fairly easy. The first step is to fill out our registration forms. We will also need your child(rens) current record of the following items:
- Enrollment Packet
- Immunization Card
- Physical Form
Along with the registration fee and first week’s payment for your child to begin. You can drop off your paperwork beforehand or bring it in on your first intended visit. For kids that seem a little more apprehensive about their first visit, we encourage you to bring them by a little early for a personal tour from one of our staff members.
If you registration before August 2018 your registration will be waved for your 1st year. We do have an annual registration of $75; this is inclusive for an entire fiscal year starting the day you register and is per family. Once this is paid you become a "member". All families are required to pay the registration.
We do offer quiet time / nap time from 12:30 – 3pm for all age levels. VPK students must be picked up by 12:30 so there are no interruptions. Resting mats and soft blankets are part of the school supplies list.
Most children, even if a little upset upon drop off, are quickly captivated by all of the activities and fun things to do at Kiddie Care. Crying and sad faces are typically gone within minutes. If, for some reason after about ten to fifteen minutes a child is still uneasy, we will consoling them. If it doesn’t stop after 30 minutes we reach out to you by phone. This is not necessarily to ask you to pick up your child, but to update you on their mood and ask for any advice in consoling them.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, ELC / Family Central, VPK Program, Check or Cash.
Not at this time, we will offer transport to local schools with in the months to come. We do pick up at Royal Palm Elementary, which is just east of our facility.
Yes, children who meet the states age requirements. These children are given opportunities to see their community and other places of interest during of summer camp. This is offer year-round for VPK students. Whether it is the local grocery store, the petting zoo, the library, and entertainment places such as roller skating, bowling or putt-putt golf, we provide fun and learning for the children and guarantee the maximum protection plan for parent's peace of mind.
Yes, all children are provided hot meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner (for no additional fee) and snacks. Staff is trained in nutrition, USDA guidelines, and proper portions for young children. Our center participates in the Food Program so you can rest assured your child is getting a healthy and nutritious meal!
Yes, you are more than welcome to pack a meal and/or snack as long as there are no nut products; we are a nut free facility
Yes, Kiddie Care Preschool staff members are required to follow the Florida state regulations training. All staff members are trained in First Aid/CPR, Infectious Disease Control, Injury Prevention, and Child Abuse Awareness. The team at Kiddie Care Preschool is made up of fun, caring, and passionate individuals with one common goal: to provide a positive and safe experience for all the kids in their care. Our staff has a true passion for children and having fun! We perform extensive background checks including FBI fingerprinting.
Camps are one of our specialties! We have summer, winter, and spring break camps. There are both half day and full day options. Each day is full of games, crafts, explorations, and activities. During the school year we offer a pre-school program with a structured curriculum and weekly lesson plans. Every Monday through Friday from 9am-4pm your child can join us for a truly educational experience in our Little Learners Program.
We are required to have current immunization records on file for all children. If your family has chosen to exempt your child from receiving immunizations we ask that you provide us with the State Vaccine Exemption Form.
The security and safety of your child is of utmost importance to us! For this reason, all of our doors remain locked from the outside. Our main entrance is locked and each parent must be identified before their child is released (must present driver’s license). Only parents/guardians may pick up unless prior arrangements have been made with staff Kiddie Care Preschool. We have alarmed system, fire system and gates around the playground area which is monitored by our staff; all visitors must be escorted by a staff member at all times. All staff has extensive training in emergency procedures whether due to injury, illness, safety, or a weather emergency. Keeping the children in our care safe is a top priority of the staff at Kiddie Care Preschool. Important measures are taken each day to insure the safety of all children. Our front entrance is a controlled access entry and our staff and management will only open the door upon visual recognition. We encourage parents to stop by for information and tours; as a safety precaution the front office will request a valid state photo ID. Only staff is permitted in the classroom and play areas; parents may drop off and pick up in lobby area only.
At Kiddie Care Preschool keeping our center clean is a high priority to us! All toys and play areas are cleaned and sanitized. Our facility is cleaned daily. If your child has any symptoms of illness, we ask that you not bring them into Kiddie Care Preschool.
We are glad you are interested in finding out more about our childcare center. Please call us at 954-777-4983 to schedule a tour. For the safety of all children and staff, all visitors will be required to present valid identification before entering. You can also send us an email here . We look forward to meeting you when you come in for a tour. Thank you for your time and for visiting our website.