Admissions & Enrollment
Take the First Step Toward Joining Sea Island Sprouts
Admissions
We are currently accepting applications for children born on or before September 1, 2024.
If your child will turn 1 after September 1, 2025, they are not yet eligible to apply. However, families of children who will be 1 on or before September 1, 2026 are encouraged to submit an Interest Form now by clicking the Start Here button. We’ll follow up during our Spring 2026 enrollment cycle.
How to Apply
To be considered for enrollment at Sea Island Sprouts, families must complete the following steps:
Submit an Interest Form
Let us know a little about your child and your care needs.
Schedule a Tour
Tours are required before applying and help ensure we’re a good mutual fit.
Complete the Application
If we’re a match, we’ll send you the link to apply!
Waitlist & Enrollment Offers
For classes that are full, children will be placed on our waitlist. When a spot becomes available:
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Families have 24 hours to accept or decline the offer.
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If accepted, children must generally begin attending within two weeks.
Waitlists carry over from year to year, so there’s no need to reapply. We’ll continue to notify families as space becomes available based on the age group and enrollment timeline.
FAQ
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What curriculum do you follow?Our curriculum is inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies, emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning, creativity, and critical thinking.
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What ages do you serve?We serve children aged 1 to 4 years old based on their age on September 1st.
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What makes your center unique?We offer small class sizes, enrichment programs (such as music, dance, gymnastics, yoga), USDA-approved meals, monthly field trips, and a safe, neighborhood-based location away from busy highways.
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How do you determine enrollment priority?Priority enrollment is offered to: Siblings of currently enrolled children. Children of staff members. Returning families. Families previously on the waitlist. More information about our priority enrollment can be found in our Family Handbook.
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When is enrollment open?Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) applications open April 1–May 31 each year. We accept applications year-round, but spaces are limited and applications outside of AEP are place on the bottom of the wait list.
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Is there a fee to apply?Yes, there is a $20 non-refundable application fee per family.
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Do you have a waitlist?Yes, families can join our waitlist if no immediate spots are available. Waitlist positions are updated monthly, and families must confirm their continued interest quarterly.
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Do you operate year-round?Yes, we offer year-round care, with a one-week winter break in December during which tuition is not charged.
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What are your operating hours?Standard operating hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with plans to offer early drop-off starting at 6:30 AM and late pickup ending at 6:30 PM as demand and staffing allow.
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What program schedules do you offer?We offer full-time care, half-day programs, and part-time options (Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday schedules).
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What is included in the tuition?Tuition includes: Small class sizes. Enrichment programs (music, dance, yoga, gymnastics). USDA-approved meals and snacks. Monthly field trips.