Enrollment at Robin's Nest Children's Center
We offer a limited number of infant, toddler, and preschool slots each year. Available openings will be posted on Vermont Childcare Lynx.
FAQ's on Enrollment
Do you have a waiting list?
We do not have a waiting list. Any openings will be posted on Vermont Childcare Lynx.
When does your school year start?
Our school year runs from September to August.
Occasionally, we have an opening mid-year. Please check Vermont Childcare Lynx.
I see you have an opening. Now, what do I do?
First, check that the opening is in the classroom that fits your child’s age. Then, call Robin’s Nest at 802-864-8191. The director will help you with the next steps.
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 toward the end of winter/ spring.
I’ve called, toured, and determined that RNCC is a good fit for our family! What happens next?
You will need to fill out all applicable enrollment forms and include a signed general health examination from your child’s medical home and immunization records.
A $50 one-time, non-refundable registration fee is due with the contract as well as a non-refundable payment equivalent to your child’s first month of tuition. This payment will be applied to your child’s first month of tuition.
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.
To ensure the security of the spot, please complete this process in a timely manner.
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 and 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 or older before September. Anyone who applies for funding will receive a tuition discount which will be subtracted from tuition for the public school year. Each family must complete a registration packet for their district of residence and be approved by the district prior to receiving the discount. Please contact your local school district to learn more about the process.
The statewide rate for this tuition discount for 2023-2024 is $3,764
Do you accept families receiving Child Care Financial Assistance/ VT State Subsidy?
Yes! We are excited in the changes that are happening in Vermont’s CCFAP system. For more information, to see if your family is eligible, or to apply, please go to the Child Care Financial Assistance Website.
What is the tuition structure?
Monthly tuition rates reflect the number of days a child will attend each week.
Robin's Nest recognizes the financial burden of rising child care fees. Robin's Nest is also committed to providing wages, benefits, and incentives that retain the dynamic and skilled staff necessary to maintain high-quality care and education. We are committed to providing wages that are reflective of our teachers’ skills and experience. Our tuition schedule balances the challenges associated with family budgeting while raising revenue to support professionals in the field. Realizing that all families have differing abilities to pay, RNCC has a tiered pricing program.