Finding the right childcare program is an important decision, and Wonderschool makes it easy to search, compare, and connect with programs that fit your family’s needs — including programs experienced with supporting children who have disabilities or unique developmental needs.

This guide walks you through how to use the Wonderschool marketplace to find programs, understand your options, and reach out to directors.

1. Where to start

Visit our childcare search page:
👉 https://www.wonderschool.com/search

From here, you can enter your city, ZIP code, or neighborhood to browse programs near you.

2. How to filter for your family’s needs

Once you enter a location, you’ll see filter buttons across the top of the page. These help you narrow down programs based on your preferences.

You can filter by:

• Age Range — Select the age of your child (e.g., infant, toddler, preschool).
• Availability — Shows programs currently accepting children.
• Number of Days/Week — Choose part-time or full-time care.
• Drop-off & Pick-up Times — Filter based on your daily schedule.
• Program Type — Home-based, center-based, play-based, Montessori-inspired, etc.
• Budget & Subsidy — See programs that accept state subsidy or fit your budget.
• Tours & Events — Filter for programs offering tours or special events.
• Languages Supported — Helpful for multilingual households.

These filters can be combined to help you find programs that match exactly what you’re looking for.

3. Searching for inclusive programs or special accommodations

Many Wonderschool programs welcome children with disabilities or unique developmental or medical needs.

To learn whether a specific program can support your child:

• Visit the program’s page
• Click Message Director to ask questions directly
• Share any details about your child’s needs, braces, therapies, or routines
• Programs can let you know what accommodations they can support
• You can also request a tour to meet the provider in person

If you’re unsure where to start, our support team is always happy to recommend nearby programs experienced with inclusive care.

4. Viewing program details

Each program page includes:

• Daily schedule and curriculum
• Photos and environment details
• Safety and licensing information
• Director background
• Tuition and availability
• Reviews from families
• Director engagement (response rate/time)
• Tour scheduling or application options

This helps you understand what the experience will look like for your child.

5. How to contact a program

You can connect with a program in three ways:

Message the Director

Ask questions about:

• Availability
• Daily routines
• Accommodations for your child
• Therapies, supports, or medical needs

This is often the best place to start.

Schedule a Tour

Many programs offer virtual or in-person tours. This is a great opportunity to:

• Meet the provider
• See the environment
• Discuss your child’s needs
• Understand how the program can support them

Apply to Enroll

Once you feel confident, you can submit an application directly from the provider’s page.
Programs review applications and reach out with next steps.

6. What information should I share about my child?

If your child has a disability, medical device, therapy routine, or any special considerations, we recommend sharing:

• Your child’s age and daily routine
• Any medical or mobility supports (e.g., brace, feeding plan)
• Any therapies they receive (OT, PT, speech)
• Any documentation or care plans (optional, but helpful for providers)

This ensures that the program can prepare and confirm they can safely meet your child’s needs.

7. Need help finding a program?

Our team is always here to help.

If you’d like personalized recommendations, we can:

• Suggest programs in your area
• Check availability
• Share which programs have experience with inclusive care
• Help you connect with directors
• Answer questions about enrollment

Just reach out — we’re happy to support your family.