Waiting List Priority

Acceptance into a PACCC program from the waiting list will be based upon the schedule needed compared to the space available, and on the following priorities:

  • Family currently enrolled in a PACCC center.
  • Resident of Palo Alto.
  • Date of wait list application.
  • Non-ambulatory children will always receive priority for the licensed non-ambulatory slots.
  • Child Protective Services referred families will always receive priority.
  • Families on the city/state subsidy program eligibility list will always receive priority for the designated subsidized child care slots at each center, when funds are available.

Special consideration may be given based on, needed mix of age groups, families undergoing crisis, full time working parent(s), neighborhood school (school-age only), or other extenuating circumstance with approval of the PACCC executive director.

To be placed on the waiting list at one of PACCC's infant toddler or preschool programs, please review PACCC's wait list priority, fill out the waitlist form, and return to the center you would like to have your child attend. For a list of PACCC programs click here, or call the main office at (650) 493-2361.

For School-Age Programs please contact the Center Director For enrollment and wait list information.

If you are interested in applying for PACCC's Subsidized Child Development Program, call the Subsidy Coordinator at (650) 493-2361, ext. 21.