Admissions
The first step is a visit.
Enrollment at Little Ivy is offered on a rolling basis as space becomes available. We welcome families from every background, and the best way to begin is to schedule a tour and learn more about our program.
How it works
Three steps to your child’s place.
Schedule a tour
The best first step is to come see the school. Tour the rooms, meet the space, and learn how our program fits your family — this is also where we share schedule options and tuition.
Complete enrollment
To secure your child's placement, families complete all required enrollment forms and submit the necessary documentation before the first day of attendance.
Settle in together
The first 30 days are an adjustment period for both child and program. Teachers and families work closely together to support a smooth, confident transition.
What you’ll need
Required documentation.
Children may not attend the program until all required documentation has been received and reviewed.
- Completed enrollment forms
- Emergency contact information
- Signed parent handbook acknowledgement
- Child's most recent physical examination
- Up-to-date immunization records
- Authorization for pick-up and emergency contacts
- Any required health care plans or medical documentation
Enrollment priority
When space is limited
Priority may be given in the following order:
- Currently enrolled families requesting additional days or siblings
- Siblings of currently enrolled children
- Families on the program waitlist
Waitlist
Joining the list
Families may request to be placed on the waitlist when a classroom is full. When an opening becomes available, families are contacted in the order they were added. Placement is based on:
- Available classroom space
- Child's age and program placement
- Schedule availability
Hours & tuition
Built around family life.
Program hours
7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Monday through Friday
A 30-minute morning drop-off and a 30-minute afternoon pick-up extension are available for an additional fee, scheduled in advance.
School calendar
Little Ivy follows the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District calendar. When the district schools are closed for holidays or vacation weeks, our program is also closed.
Schedule options
Five full days
Monday through Friday
Three days
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Two days
Tuesday and Thursday
Five half days
Mornings, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuition is shared during your tour or upon request — just reach out and we’ll walk you through the schedule that fits your child.
Request tuition & schedule infoOpen to every family
A welcoming community
Little Ivy welcomes children and families from diverse backgrounds. Enrollment is open to all families regardless of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or gender identity, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Common questions
Good to know.
Does my child need to be potty trained?
No — and no child can be turned away for it. Under a recent change to state regulations, children do not need to be potty trained to attend, and a program may not exclude them on that basis. Our teachers change diapers as a matter of course, without fuss and without shame. If your family uses cloth diapers, we will send them home with you in a sealed bag at the end of the day; state law does not allow us to launder them here.
What ages do you serve?
Little Ivy is a mixed-age center serving children ages 2.9 to 5, across our two groups — The Oaks, our older children in the year before kindergarten, and The Ivys, our youngest.
What are your hours?
Our program runs 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. A 30-minute morning drop-off and a 30-minute afternoon pick-up extension are available for an additional fee, scheduled in advance. Availability may be limited.
Do you offer part-time schedules?
Yes. Families choose five full days, Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday, or five half days. Half days run 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
How do I learn about tuition?
We share tuition and schedule details during your tour or upon request. Schedule a visit and we'll walk you through everything.
When can we enroll?
Enrollment is offered on a rolling basis as space becomes available. Families are encouraged to tour and join the waitlist early.
Let’s talk
Request information & schedule a tour.
Strong Roots. Bright Futures.
- 2 Crane Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095
- Open 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday
- Tuition and schedule options shared on request