NOTICE! As of Sept. 13, 2024, we are not accepting any new Applications for ages 0-2.

As of September 2024, we have over 30 children on our Waitlist for the Baby Room, which serves children ages 0-2. These children then graduate into our Toddler Room. Both Rooms can accommodate small numbers of children, due to State ratio mandates and best practices for children of this age. Due to this overwhelming demand on the Waitlist, we are placing a moratorium on accepting new applications for ages 0-2. 

While we also have a Waitlist for the Pre-K classes (ages 3-5), this Waitlist is not quite as lengthy, and these classrooms may accommodate more students; thus, we will continue to accept Waitlist applications for children who are at least age 2 years 9 months old as of September 01, 2024.

We apologize for this inconvenience, but it speaks to the community's great respect for our program. We are proud that so many families want to begin their children's learning journey with us!

Parents of BELC students must be working or entered in a job training program or in college. The exception is special needs children or families. As part of our family literacy program, the Director will provide the resources to families in accessing adult education programs, job training, and public library services upon entry. You will receive a community guide upon enrollment that provides information about town agencies and resources. Please be aware that as an early education facility, we are not a babysitting service and do not offer wrap-around care and that attendance should reflect your working hours.

Infants must be 8 weeks old to begin in our Infant Toddler Room. Preschoolers must be at least 2.9 years by September. Our 10 School Readiness slots support children ages 3-5 in our Preschool Classrooms.

Our enrollment process consists of the following steps:

1.Submit an Application. This places your child on our Waitlist.

2. Once a slot opens up, you will receive a call from the Executive Director or Assistant Director.

3. Tour the school with your child.

4. Complete enrollment forms and Submit Registration Fee of $100

Please return forms via mail or email to our office: info@branfordearlylearningcenter.org