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📋 Admissions & Academics

Enrollment Policy, Procedures and Requirements

Four simple steps from your first visit to your child’s first day. Every form you need is on this page.

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Enrollment Process

How to join the Early Bloom family

  1. Step 1

    Schedule a Visit

    Tour our facilities and meet our directorship team.

  2. Step 2

    Family Interview

    Review center policies, schedule preferences, and child-specific needs.

  3. Step 3

    Submit Documentation

    Complete the required state forms and return them prior to the start date.

  4. Step 4

    Welcome & Orientation

    Receive classroom assignment details and prepare your child for day one.
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Administrative Fees & Discounts

Clear costs, no surprises

Hold Slot Fee (Security Deposit)

$200 per child (non-refundable), which reserves your child’s place in their classroom.

Sibling Discount

15% off for the second child and 10% off for the third and additional children, applied to equal or lower tuition rates.

Payment Schedule

Weekly tuition is due in advance by close of business on Friday for the upcoming week. We accept Zelle, direct deposit, check, cash, or automated card processing. A late fee of $15/day applies after close of business on Monday.

Operating Policy

In compliance with Maryland law, no child may remain in care for more than 14 consecutive hours within a 24-hour period.

Required Documentation

Enrollment forms 📝

Please complete and return each of these before your child’s first day.

  • Fully executed Parent Provider Agreement

    Must have a wet signature

  • Child Birth Certificate

  • Family Picture

    If possible

  • Emergency Form with emergency contact information

  • Signed receipt of contract and Parents' Handbook

    Last page of the handbook; must have a wet signature

Required Documentation

Medical and medication forms 🩺

We follow Maryland regulations and codes for administering medication. Medications cannot exceed one month of time.

MSDE Vaccination & Resource Documents | MSDE Medical and medication forms

☝️ One important note about creams and lotions

Diaper creams, powders, lip balms, lotions, and sunscreens must have written authorization by the parent before any teacher can apply them. We follow the Maryland regulations and codes for administering medication procedures, and medications cannot exceed one month of time.

Downloads

Download your forms 📥

Print, complete and return them to the office — or bring them to your tour.

Admission & Enrollment Forms

  • Parent Provider Agreement Required

    Must be fully executed with a wet signature before your child’s first day.

    Ask at the office

  • Emergency Form OCC 1214 Required

    Emergency contact information. Must be updated annually.

    Ask at the office

  • All About My Child Form OCC 8506 Required

    Helps us learn your child’s routines, comforts and preferences.

    Ask at the office

  • Parents’ Handbook — Signed Receipt Required

    The last page of the handbook, signed with a wet signature.

    Ask at the office

Medical & Medication Forms

  • Health Inventory and Assessment OCC 1215 Required

    Completed by a parent and your child’s health care provider.

    Ask at the office

  • Immunization Certification Form MDH 896 Required

    Ask at the office

  • Medication Administration Authorization Form OCC 1216

    One form per medication.

    Ask at the office

  • Health History Form OCC 1285 Required

    Ask at the office

  • Allergy Action Plan

    Must accompany OCC 1216.

    Ask at the office

  • Asthma Action Plan and Medication Administration Authorization 1216A

    Ask at the office

  • Allergy and Anaphylaxis Medication Administration Authorization 1216B

    Ask at the office

  • Seizure / Convulsion / Epilepsy Disorder Medication Administration Authorization 1216C

    Ask at the office

  • Special Health Condition Individualized Care Plan Checklist 1216D

    Ask at the office

  • Topical Basic Care Product Application Approval 1216E

    Required before any cream, powder, lip balm, lotion or sunscreen may be applied.

    Ask at the office

  • Medication Error Incident Report 1216F

    Ask at the office

  • Evidence of Blood-Lead Testing MDH 4620

    If applicable.

    Ask at the office

Homeschool & Umbrella Forms

  • Early Bloom Academy Umbrella Registration Form

    Annual registration for families under Option B supervision.

    Ask at the office

  • Educational Plan & Curriculum Outline

    Covering Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, Health and Physical Education.

    Ask at the office

Handbooks & Policies

  • Parent / Guardian & Family Handbook

    Operational policies, drop-off and pick-up protocols, health guidelines, tuition details and emergency procedures.

    Ask at the office

Financial Assistance

Daily Preparation

What to pack 🎒

  • Infants & Toddlers

    A sufficient supply of disposable diapers, wipes, and diaper creams (form authorization required).

  • Clothing

    Two full sets of season-appropriate, clearly labeled changes of clothes.

  • Rest Time

    A labeled toddler nap mat with attached blanket or pillow for children ages 2+.

  • Footwear

    Closed-toe shoes are required at all times — no flip-flops or open-toed sandals.

Maryland State Law

Child care hours

EBA provides flexible childcare options, including full-time, part-time, and before-and-after-hours care. In compliance with Maryland childcare regulations, no child may remain in EBA's care for more than 14 consecutive hours within 24 hours.

Families must select one care option per day — either full-time/part-time or before-and-after-hours — as combining multiple options within the same day is not permitted. While drop-off and pick-up times are flexible within operating hours, they must align with the chosen care option.

Additionally, children may attend EBA on both weekdays and weekends, provided they follow the same designated schedule (full-time/part-time or evening) for all selected days.

Hours of Operation

Choose the schedule that fits your family

  • Full-Day Program

    Monday – Friday

    7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

  • Part-Day Program

    Monday – Friday

    7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Before Care

    Monday – Friday

    6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

  • After Care

    Monday – Friday

    3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

  • Weekend Care

    Saturday & Sunday

    8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Every Child Matters

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Questions about a form or a fee? Our director will walk you through it.

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