Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join the waitlist?
We offer two convenient ways to secure a spot on our waitlist. To ensure we have all the information necessary to place your child, please choose one of the following options:
Option 1: Please email us with the following details:
Child’s Full Name
Date of Birth
Preferred Start Date
Preferred Schedule (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Once received, our team will manually add your family to our waitlist.
Option 2: You may register via Kinside. Please note that while this provides a streamlined digital experience, Kinside does charge an independent service fee to process your waitlist application.
Can I schedule a tour?
While we typically schedule tours only when a specific opening is available for your child, we do occasionally host tours in advance of a vacancy. This approach allows us to streamline our enrollment process and ensures our administrative team can dedicate their primary focus to classroom support and daily operations.
You can schedule a tour by emailing us directly or through Kinside.
What happens after my tour?
To support your family’s decision-making process, we offer a three-day priority window following your tour. This allows you time to discuss your options and determine if our program is the right fit, without the pressure of an immediate commitment.
Securing Your Spot:
The Three-Day Window: We will hold the available space for your child for three business days. If we do not hear from you within this timeframe, we will move to the next family on our waitlist, and the spot will no longer be reserved.
Enrollment Steps: To move forward within that three-day period, please submit your completed Interest Form and provide the necessary deposits.
Pay the Registration Fees and Deposits:
Registration Fee: A one-time, non-refundable fee of $250 covers all children within your immediate family.
Tuition Deposit: A deposit of $200 per child is required to secure the space. This amount is applied as a credit toward your child’s final month of tuition, provided we receive a 30-day written notice of withdrawal.
What does your menu look like?
We feature a four-week rotating menu designed to provide variety and balanced nutrition. To keep you informed, menus are updated and shared weekly via Brightwheel, ensuring you always know what is being served.
Our menu is intentionally designed to be dynamic and responsive to the children’s needs. By utilizing a rotating schedule, we achieve two primary goals:
Responsive Menu Design: Tracking eating habits allows us to identify patterns and refine our offerings. If a particular dish isn't a hit, we replace it with a nutritious alternative that the children find more appealing.
Seasonal Peak Freshness: This approach provides the flexibility to incorporate seasonal fruits and vegetables at their nutritional peak, ensuring the children receive the freshest produce available.
Are you hiring?
Date: April 29, 2026
We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Co-Lead Teacher for our Lil Llamas classroom! If you are looking to join a supportive, growth-oriented team and make a lasting impact on young learners, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to our Director at: ellcdirector@edmondslutheran.org
Join Our Substitute Pool We are always looking for reliable and enthusiastic Substitute Teachers to support our classrooms. Whether you are looking for flexible hours or a way to gain more experience in early childhood education, please send your resume to: ellcdirector@edmondslutheran.org