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Admission & Registration

Eligibility

  • For the three year old programs: the child will be three years old by 1 November of that school year

  • For the Pre-K programs: the child will be at least four years old by 1 November of that school year

  • Children must be potty trained

  • Parents can fulfill the participation requirements

Alumni families

Siblings of alumni are given preference

Current families

Current students are guaranteed space in the following year's program if they complete all necessary forms by the due dates and have completed their participation commitments for the current year

New families

Our school year closely follows the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) calendar. Registration for each school year begins in November

Enrollment fees and deposits

  • $65 non-refundable application fee due with submission of Application form

  • A non-refundable deposit equal to one month's tuition, plus a one-time $150 placement fee, is paid to secure your child's placement; the deposit is applied to your May tuition payment.

2023-24 Tuition

  • Tuition is paid in the Fall and Spring terms. The Fall term tuition installment is due on 8/1/23. The Spring term tuition installment is due on 12/15/23. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a 10-month payment plan.

  • A non-refundable deposit equal to one month's tuition, plus a one-time $150 placement fee for new families, is paid to secure your child's placement; the deposit is applied to your May tuition payment.

Program

Tuition

Three year old morning program

Tuesday / Thursday 9am - 12pm

$520 per month

Three year old Explorer's program

Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday 

9am - 12pm

$255 per month

(each day)

4's Pre-K morning program

Monday / Wednesday / Friday 9am - 12pm

$730 per month

4's Pre-K Explorer's program

Tuesday and/or Thursday 9am - 12pm

$255 per month

(each day)

Lunch Bunch / Extended Day

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday

12pm-2pm

$163 per month

(each day)

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