Enrollment, Registration and Brightwheel
Enrollment
- We are delighted that you are considering enrolling your child at Gold Hill Preschool and would like to share a few details with you about our simple enrollment process. Our goal is to take the stress and worry out of selecting, applying for, and enrolling your child in a high-quality preschool program.
Gold Hill Preschool serves six levels of children in our center:
Infants: Six weeks to 12 months old
Toddler 1's: 1 - 2 years old
Toddler 2's: 2 - 3 years old
Preschoolers: 3 - 4 years old
Pre-K: 4 - 5 years old
Kindergarten Readiness Program: Children age 5+ (children who will turn 5 after September 1, 2024)
We would love to have you schedule time to visit with us so that we can meet you and your child. During your visit, we will provide you with additional information about our program, philosophy and curriculum, as well as answer any questions you may have. We are happy to accommodate "second look" tours as well!
Registration
When you decide that Gold Hill Preschool is a good fit for your family and you would like to enroll your child, a short application form and the registration fee will hold your child's place in the program. We have openings for the 2024 - 2025 school year, but space is filling up quickly.
Once the preliminary application is complete, one of our three directors or an administrator will review the enrollment packet with you and schedule your child's first day of school. The enrollment packet will contain a parent handbook, a few forms for parents to complete, and medical documentation that must be completed by your child's pediatrician. These documents should be returned no later than one week prior to your child's first day of school.
We encourage parents to visit our center with their child before their first day to help them become familiar with the building and their teachers. Before your child begins school, one of the directors will also meet with you for a brief orientation to help you prepare for the first day of class.
Quick Start - Enrollment Process
1. Please complete the Inquiry Form on our Contact page and be sure to include your requested tour dates.
- 2. Once your inquiry form is received a member from our team will reach out to you to secure a date for your tour and answer any preliminary questions you may have.
- 3. Remember to bring a valid ID for check-in when you visit our center for your tour.
4. Once your in-person tour is complete and you feel that our program is a good match, proceed to enroll your child by completing the application form via your personal Brightwheel link and submitting the registration fee. This step secures a class assignment for your child. Please note, placement will be based on availability.
5. Going forward, our staff will forward additional documentation and forms to you to complete via your Brightwheel portal.
Brightwheel App
You'll get an email or text inviting you to set up your Brightwheel account upon enrollment. This app lets you communicate with your child's teacher or our main office, handle tuition payments, and receive daily updates about your child.
Here's how to get started:
Set up your Brightwheel account. Once you receive the invitation, create your parent account either on the Brightwheel website or mobile app. Use the same email or phone number to which the invite was sent.
Verify your child's profile. After account creation, you'll see your child's profile. You can confirm details like birthdays, allergies, and emergency contacts here. If your child's profile isn't visible, please reach out to us with the email or phone number you used for registration.
Customize account settings: Within the app, you can adjust your notification preferences in the profile settings.
Within the app, you can adjust your notification preferences in the profile settings.
Enter payment information: Brightwheel provides a secure, automated online payment system. This feature not only saves time but also offers enhanced tools and detailed payment reports.
