Childcare pre-registration form to hold a spot
A short, one-page childcare pre-registration form for families who want a spot before they enroll. Collect the child, start date and days needed now, and the full paperwork later.
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OptionalWhat is a pre-registration form?
Pre-registration is the step before enrollment. A family tells you who their child is, when they want to start and which days they need. You use it to plan classrooms and hold a spot. The full enrollment application and health forms come later.
When to use pre-registration
Expecting parents
Families often look for infant care months before the baby is born. Take a due date instead of a birth date.
Next school year
Open pre-registration in the spring so you know how many children will move up in the fall.
New programs
Opening a new room or location? Pre-registration shows demand before you hire.
Busy tour weeks
Hand the form out at tours so interested families do not slip away.
Keep it short
- Ask only what you need to plan: child, age, start date, days and contact details.
- Say clearly that pre-registration is not a guaranteed spot.
- If you charge a fee, say whether it is refundable and how it is credited.
- Follow up within two business days.
Full? Use a waitlist application. Ready to enroll? Use the daycare enrollment application form. Enrolling for a preschool school year? See our preschool registration form.
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Common questions
What is a childcare pre-registration form?
A short form families fill in before enrolling. It collects the child's age, desired start date, days needed and contact details so the center can plan and hold a spot.
Is pre-registration the same as enrollment?
No. Pre-registration shows interest and may hold a spot. Enrollment is final once the family completes the enrollment forms, signs the agreement and pays any fees.
Should I charge a pre-registration fee?
Many centers charge a small fee to hold a spot and credit it to the first bill. Say clearly on the form whether it is refundable.
Is this pre-registration form free?
Yes. Add your center details, turn sections on or off and download a printable form.