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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

 

 

 

Can I apply for child care if my child is not born yet? 
Yes, you can apply as soon as you are pregnant and have a due date.
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Do you accept applications from FSU staff and faculty? 
Yes. The wait for a space is typically much longer for staff and faculty since FSU students take priority for any space that becomes available.
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Do you accept applications from parents who are not affiliated with FSU? 
Yes, but the wait is usually very long.
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Am I eligible for the student status if I am enrolled at another college?
No, only FSU students are eligible for the student status and thus the student tuition rate.
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How do I enroll my child? 
The first step is to fill out the application completely and submit it to us. Once your fully completed application is received in our office, your child is then placed on a waiting list. When a space becomes available for which your child is eligible you will receive an e-mail notification about the opening and procedures for accepting a space.
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How  long does my application stay on file?
The waiting list is updated in May of each year. An e-mail is sent to all parents who have a child on the waiting list. Unless we receive a confirming response (that is, the parent tells us that they do want to stay on the waiting list), the child is removed. It is important for parents to make sure that our records reflect a valid and current e-mail address so that there are no upsets because we did not get a confirming response or have an in-valid e-mail address.
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Do you have part-time spaces?
No. We have only full-time spaces.
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Are you open during semester breaks?
No, the centers are closed. They are only open when classes are in session or 44 weeks of the year.
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What hours are you open? 
The preschool at The FSU Children's Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. when FSU Classes are in session. The Infant and Toddler Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. when FSU Classes are in session.
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Can I tour the center before my child enrolls? 
Yes. We encourage you and your child to visit the center before the first day. Contact the director of the center that your child will be enrolled to arrange a mutually convenient time. The tours usually take about one-half hour.
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Do you provide food for the children who are enrolled? 
Yes. The children are provided with a breakfast, hot lunch, a morning snack and an afternoon snack.
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Can I visit my enrolled child during operating hours? 
Yes. We encourage parent involvement in the activities of the center.
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What is your policy about sick children? 
If children get sick while attending the center, parents are called to pick up their children so that they can be cared for at home. We do not have the capability or facilities to care for sick children.
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What is the ratio of teachers to children? 
Since our centers are accredited by NAEYC, we follow their guidelines: 1 teacher to 3 children from 6 weeks to 12 months, 1 teacher to 4 children from 12 months to 30 months, 1 teacher to 9 children from 20 months to 60 months. Group sizes range from 6 to 18 depending on the age of the child with the youngest children in the smaller groups.
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If I want to withdraw my child, how much notice must I give? 
A thirty day notice is required.
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Can you accommodate my child if they do not speak English? 
Yes. FSU Child Development Programs has a long history of welcoming children whose first language is not English.
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Do you offer a VPK program? 
Yes. The full-time VPK program is offered in the Spring semester each year.
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How do I apply to be in your VPK program?  
First, you must be admitted to FSU Child Development Programs preschool program by following the process described in the admissions section. If you receive a space, then you must complete an application form at the Early Learning Coalition http://www.elcbigbend.org/PreKindergarten.htm. You must submit documentation of your Florida residency and proof of your child’s date of birth to the Early Learning Coalition. This information must be submitted in person as no faxes or forms sent by mail will be accepted.
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