“Are We Starting Too Early?”
If you’re starting to think about daycare for your child — even if it’s months away — you’re already on the right track.
Many parents in Paramus and surrounding Bergen County towns ask us,
“When should I start looking at daycares?”
“Is it too early to tour for next year?”
The short answer?
👉 Fall is the perfect time to start.
Even if your child won’t start daycare until next spring or fall, touring now helps you plan with confidence—and gives you first pick when spots open up.
At Paramus Daycare at Jumpin Jax, we encourage families to tour proactively. Why? Because the earlier you start the process, the more relaxed and informed your decision will be.
1. You’ll Have First Access to Next Year’s Spots
Many high-quality daycares in Paramus and nearby towns like Fair Lawn, Teaneck, Hackensack, and Ridgewood fill up quickly—especially for infants and toddlers.
By touring in the fall, you can:
- Join a priority waitlist for your ideal start date
- Reserve a guaranteed spot (depending on timing)
- Stay informed about openings due to schedule changes or family moves
💡 Bonus: Touring early also gives you time to plan ahead financially, arrange work schedules, or prepare your child emotionally.
2. Fall Tours Are Less Rushed Than Spring Ones
Many families wait until late winter or early spring to start daycare research, which leads to:
- Tour calendars filling up fast
- Fewer available openings
- More competition for the same start months
In contrast, touring in September, October, or November gives you:
- More one-on-one time with staff
- The ability to observe classrooms during regular routines (not summer camps)
- A more relaxed environment to ask questions and get real answers
At Jumpin Jax, we love fall tours — they allow us to really connect with families who are thoughtfully planning ahead.
3. You’ll See the “Real” Daycare Schedule in Action
Summer programs are often more flexible and less structured, with outdoor days, splash pads, and enrichment-style scheduling. In the fall, daycare routines return to their typical school-year rhythm.
That means when you visit in the fall, you’ll observe:
- Morning learning circles
- Snack and lunch routines
- Nap time transitions
- Indoor/outdoor play blocks
- Enrichment like music, story time, and fine motor activities
🕒 It’s the best time to get a feel for what your child’s day would actually look like if they enrolled tomorrow—or next year.
4. Touring Early Builds a Real Relationship With the Center
When you tour early, you’re not just shopping—you’re starting a conversation.
At Paramus Daycare at Jumpin Jax, early tours give us time to:
- Learn about your child’s personality, needs, and ideal start date
- Keep you updated on availability and age-group transitions
- Answer all your questions (without the time crunch of last-minute inquiries)
It also gives you time to build trust with our caregivers, leadership team, and teaching philosophy before making a commitment.
📆 Fall is the perfect time to plan ahead.
Schedule your tour today and take the pressure off your future self.
Book a tour now or call (201) 500-2951 — spots fill fast!
5. You Might Find a Spot Sooner Than You Think
Here’s something many families don’t realize:
Not all daycare enrollments happen in September.
Families move, schedules change, and life happens. That means openings pop up year-round, and sometimes earlier than expected. Touring now puts you in a great position to snag:
- A last-minute infant or toddler opening
- A spot in our preschool transition program
- A chance to start part-time before going full-time later
🎉 Yes, we’re still accepting new students this fall in select age groups. If you’re interested, let’s talk!
Real Parent Feedback from Bergen County
“We toured in October for a planned start the following June, and it made the whole process so much easier. We felt zero pressure and got to ask everything we wanted.”
— Maya B., Paramus
“We weren’t planning to enroll until the new year, but a spot opened up in November and we jumped on it. So glad we toured early!”
— George & Liana, Teaneck
Tour Now. Decide Later.
You don’t have to rush your decision. But you can start getting answers, clarity, and peace of mind by simply touring now.
Whether you’re looking to enroll this winter, next spring, or even next fall, the earlier you begin the process, the more choices you’ll have—and the more comfortable the transition will be for both you and your child.
At Paramus Daycare at Jumpin Jax, we’re proud to serve families across Bergen County, and we’d love to show you what makes our center different.
📞 Call (201) 500-2951 to schedule your private tour
🖱️ Or book online here — we’ll walk you through everything you need to know.
