Admission & Tuition
Admission & Registration
Eligibility
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For the three year old programs: the child will be three years old by 1 November of that school year
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For the Pre-K programs: the child will be at least four years old by 1 November of that school year
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Children must be potty trained
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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
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$65 non-refundable application fee due with submission of Application form
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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
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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.
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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)
Afternoon Explorers
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and/or Friday
12pm-3pm
$255 per month
(each day)
Early Bird Drop-off
Monday through Friday
8:30am
$60 per month
(each day)