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Building Bright Futures, One Child at a Time

How to Enroll

Join the Nest

Our goal is to provide every child with a caring and positive atmosphere to learn and grow. We provide care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years at our 2 locations in Carterville, Illinois and Marion, Illinois.

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Take flight

Tour & Connect

Start preparing your little one’s nest by filling out and signing all enrollment forms — including the Contract Agreement (with $75 enrollment fee), Parent Handbook, Policy Agreement, Child Information Packet, and any required state or program forms (Medical, Tuition Express, Food Program, etc.).

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Prep for the Nest

Complete Your Enrollment Forms

Schedule a visit to tour the classrooms and meet our teachers. This gives you and your child a chance to see our learning spaces, ask questions, and get a feel for our nurturing environment.

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Settle in

Submit & Secure Your Spot

Bring in all completed paperwork, your child’s birth certificate and immunization/shot records, and pay your non-refundable deposit equal to one week’s tuition (which can be divided over five weeks). This deposit will be applied to your last week of tuition with a two-week notice.

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Print, Complete, & Submit the Following Forms:

Click below to download each of the required enrollment forms. Please print and complete all sections carefully to ensure a smooth start for your child.

Incomplete forms may delay the enrollment process, as all documents must be submitted before care can begin.

required forms for enrollment

Parent Handbook

Download & Keep For Your Records.

This is NOT needed for enrollment.

Enrollment Packet

Download & Complete All Forms

Print ALL completed forms to Office. 

Illinois Child Care Assistance Program

(CCAP) Child Care Assistance Program Application

To see if you’re qualify for Illinois Child Care Assistance Program, see CCAP’s Eligibility Guidelines. [ Click here ]

Robin's Nest CCAP Overview:

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Locations

Robins Nest Learning Center offers the largest infant & toddler program in Southern Illinois. Our 2 locations include Carterville and Marion.

Rates & Enrollment

See Robins Nest Learning Center rates as well as helpful information about requirements, age restrictions and what will be needed for your child to attend our facility.

Summer Camp

It’s time to plan for this year’s summer camp – “Mad Science Experiments!” Click below to reserve your spot for 2025 Summer Camp. Space is limited. Don’t miss out!