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Steps to In-House Priority Enrollment
Registration
Thank you to all our families for registering for the 2026-2027 school year.
Your child’s spot in class is held through the remainder of Enrollment.
Submitting your registration will hold your child’s spot for the upcoming school year. A $100 non-refundable registration fee is required at the time of submission. This helps us reserve space and begin planning for a wonderful year ahead. We’re grateful to be part of your child’s learning journey!
Priority registration for in house families is open now through January 9
Enrollment
Enrollment forms for the 2026-2027 school year are available your child’s Brightwheel account.
Along with the signature request, you’ll find a PDF of the enrollment agreement to review—please take a moment to read through it before signing. Completing the contract will finalize your child’s enrollment for next year. The enrollment fee will be included with the contract, and families will have time over the coming weeks to complete payment.
We’re really excited about the year ahead and feel lucky to be sharing it with this community of thoughtful, engaged families.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions—we’re happy to help.
Enrollment Agreement
Finalizing enrollment starts with submitting your Enrollment Agreement.
Enrollment Agreements will be sent to all registered families in early March.
Tuition rates vary by class. Our 2026-2027 yearly tuition rates are:
Ladybugs
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:15-11:15 am
$5250 for the year
$525 monthly installment
Crickets
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:15-11:15 am
$6000 for the year
$600 monthly installment
Honeybees
Monday-Thursday 12:15-3:15 pm
$7000 for the year
$700 monthly installment
Enrollment Fee
Enrollment Fees are due in March. Paying the Enrollment Fee is the final step in the admissions process and secures your child’s enrollment for the upcoming school year at The Children’s Garden.
The Enrollment Fee is a prepaid 10% of your child’s yearly class tuition.
How the 10% prepaid tuition is applied
Families who pay yearly tuition in full (September):
The 10% prepaid Enrollment Fee will be deducted from the total yearly tuition.Families who pay tuition in 10 equal monthly installments:
The 10% prepaid Enrollment Fee will be applied to the June tuition payment.
Enrollment Fees are added to your student’s account February 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my child’s spot held if the Enrollment Fee is not paid?
Enrollment is not finalized until the Enrollment Fee is paid. Paying the fee secures your child’s enrollment for the school year.
Is the Enrollment Fee refundable?
The Enrollment Fee is non-refundable, as it reserves a space in the program for your child.
What if I have questions or need support?
We’re always happy to help—please reach out if you have questions about timing, payment options, or your account.
Q: What if I’m not sure we’ll be enrolling for next year. Should I wait to register until I know my plans for next year?
A: We get it. Life is full of opportunities and adventures. If you are not sure of your plans for next year, please let the office know. We encourage you to register your child to hold their spot while you finalize your plans for next year and we can work to accommodate you while plans fall into place.
Q: We missed the deadline! Did we lose our spot?
A: We value our current families and we will reach out to you before we open your child’s spot in class.