Enrollment at Robin's Nest Children's Center
We offer a limited number of infant, toddler, and preschool slots each year. Priority is given to the children of our early childhood educators, siblings of current children attending RNCC, and children of RNCC alums. We then open slots to children of new families.
FAQ's on Enrollment
Do you have a waiting list?
We do not have a waiting list. We typically have a good idea about availability in the spring - April/ May is a great time to check in! Occasionally, we have a mid-year opening for a toddler or preschooler.
When does your school year start?
Our school year runs from September to August.
Do you offer tours?
Meeting our exceptional staff and visiting our learning environments is a great way to determine if Robin’s Nest will be a good fit for your family. If you have called when Robin’s Nest has a potential opening for your child, a tour will be suggested.
Tours may be available for interested families in the spring.
I’ve called, toured, and determined that RNCC is a good fit for our family for an available slot! What happens next?
You will work with the director and classroom teacher to determine your child’s start date and discuss a transition plan for a successful start at Robin’s Nest.
You will need to sign a contract, submit all enrollment forms, and include a signed general health examination from your child’s medical home and immunization records before your child may be left at Robin’s Nest.
A non-refundable, one-month tuition deposit will secure your child’s spot. This deposit goes toward your child’s first month of tuition. If it is determined that your child is eligible for CCFAP after your child has started at Robin’s Nest, the deposit will go toward the CCFAP family share or may be refunded.
What does the center do to promote diversity in the program?
The Robin's Nest community is broadly diverse. Our children, families, and staff come from a range of cultures, traditions, socioeconomic statuses, and family structures. Our multi-age, community-oriented program fosters the appreciation of all people as well as human responsibility to care for and support one another.
Are you a Prequalified Universal Prekindergarten Program?
Yes. School districts offer funding for preschool tuition for children who will be three years old or older before September. Anyone who applies for funding will receive a tuition discount applied to tuition for the public school year. Each family must complete a registration packet for their district of residence and obtain approval from the district before receiving the discount. Please contact your local school district to learn more about the process.
The statewide rate for this tuition discount for 2025-2026 is $3,982.
Do you accept families receiving Child Care Financial Assistance/ VT State Subsidy?
Yes! We are excited that more families are eligible to participate in Vermont’s CCFAP system. For more information, to determine if your family is eligible, or to apply, please visit the Child Care Financial Assistance Website.
What is the tuition structure?
Monthly tuition rates are based on the number of days a child attends each week. Robin's Nest acknowledges the financial burden of rising childcare fees. Robin's Nest is also committed to providing wages, benefits, and incentives that retain the dynamic, skilled staff necessary to deliver high-quality care and education. Our tuition schedule strikes a balance between the challenges of family budgeting and the need to raise revenue to support professionals in the field. Families who have a family share listed on their CCFAP certificate are responsible for paying no more than the difference between the amount paid by the state and RNCC’s tuition.