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Space is limited in our program, so there is often a waiting list. Wait times will vary between age groups. Older ages often have no waiting list while infants and toddlers could take between 1-2 years. You can find information about current waiting times on our FAQ page or reach out to the program director.
New for the 2025/2026 school year, we will pilot a program that allows full-time students, faculty, and staff of the University to add their grandchildren to the waitlist with Tier Two priority.
Note: Please be sure to review our Waitlist Frequently Asked Questions page
Who’s Eligible
- Comal and Leona - Faculty, staff, students and affiliated campus programs are eligible to use the program.
- Capitol Complex - State of Texas employees including UT faculty and staff, are eligible to use the program.
Tiered Waiting List
We have a two tiered waiting list. Once we have exhausted the Tier One waiting list for a particular age group we will offer openings to the families on the Tier Two list.
- Tier One
- UT staff and faculty who are appointed to a position for 30 hours or more with benefits.
- Full time UT students. For graduate students full time is at least 6 credit hours per semester and for undergraduate students it is at least 12 credit hours per semester.
- State of Texas employees who are appointed to a position for 30 hours or more with benefits.
- Tier Two
- Grandchildren of full-time UT staff, faculty, and students
- Please select "UT Grandparent" on the affiliation drop-down menu when filling out your application.*
- UT staff and faculty who are appointed to a position less than 30 hours with benefits.
- Part time UT students. For graduate students part time is less than 6 credit hours per semester and for undergraduate students it is less than 12 credit hours per semester.
- State of Texas employees who are appointed to a position less than 30 hours with benefits.
- University-affiliated programs. To check if your program is eligible, please contact the program director.
- Grandchildren of full-time UT staff, faculty, and students
*Grandparents who have full legal custody of their grandchildren continue to be eligible for the Tier One waitlist and should select "UT Student", "UT Faculty", "UT Staff", or "State Employee" when choosing their affiliation.
Age Requirements
To be eligible to enroll, your children must be 6 weeks to 5 years of age. However, we welcome you to apply for the waiting list as soon as you become pregnant, or you begin the adoption process.
How to Apply
Want to "Hook 'em" young? Follow the instruction below to get on the list. There is a $30 waiting list fee.
- Check that you are eligible for our services
- If you do not have a UT EID, you must first create a UT EID to apply.
- You can apply online or download and complete the application form (PDF).
- Paper applications along with your $30 application fee should be mailed to or dropped off at one of the locations below:
Comal Location
2205 Comal Street
Austin, Texas 78722
Leona Location
2216 Leona Street
Austin, Texas 78722
Capitol Complex
1601 N. Congress Ave
Austin, Tx 78701
Non-Discriminatory Policy:
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: Director, Civil Right Division, MC W-206, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714-9030 or USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD).