The Canopy Tree
Apply

Apply to The Canopy Tree

Read the handbook, fill in the application, and send it back. It takes about twenty minutes and you can stop halfway.

In formation · not yet enrolling · this places you on the waiting list
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Downloads

Everything, as a PDF

Three separate files, so you can read the handbook now and print only the application later.

PDFParent handbookWhat the days are actually like, settling in, illness, who may collect your child, and the story behind the name.PDFApplicationThe enrolment pack. One child per pack. Print it, fill it in and sign it.PDFAdmission policyThe terms: enrolment options, priority, payment and notice. Read this before you sign anything.PDFEmployee handbookHow we expect the adults in the room to behave. Published because you are entitled to know.
How it works

Four steps

  1. Read the handbookIt is short and it is honest about what we do and do not do.
  2. Fill in the applicationPrint the enrolment pack, or ask us and we will post one to you.
  3. Send it backUse the enquiry form on our page and we will tell you where to send it.
  4. Come and see the placeWhen the centre opens, you will be invited to visit before you decide.
What you need

Forms and documents

Some of these come from us, some you have to get. Nothing here is a surprise on the day.

We give you

  • Parent handbookDownloadable above.
  • Enrolment packThe application form, above.
  • Admission policyThe terms, above.
  • Medication formOnly if your child needs medicine during the day.

You bring

  • Immunisation recordThe blue California record, or whatever your doctor issues.
  • Physician’s reportSigned by your child’s doctor. Ask for it early — surgeries can take two weeks.
  • Proof of addressA utility bill or lease is fine.
  • Photo IDFor every adult named as able to collect your child.
  • Court ordersOnly if any apply to who may collect or see your child. We have to hold a copy.
Apply online

Fill it in here instead

Complete it on this page and press send. It goes straight to the centre by email — nothing to download, print or post, and it works on a phone. Bring photo ID and the signed copy when you visit.