how to apply for prekindergarten

We begin accepting applications in August for the proceeding year of enrollment, which begins in September. For example, if your child will be starting school in September 2021, we accept applications beginning in August 2020. We are a boutique preschool therefore our enrollment will be capped at 15 students. Families can choose from part time, full time, and 1/2 day. We run our stem summer camp June-August. All students must be at least 2.7 years old by September 1 of the year of enrollment.  

1. Submit an application along with a $50 application fee.

2. Schedule a visit  to our school which will include a preschooler assessment.

3. Families will be notified of their admission status.

4. One month tuition deposit and registration due within 30 days of admission decision. If enrolling less than 30 days, due at least 2 weeks prior along with first months tuition.

What is the school's daily schedule?

School begins at 8:30am. Free early drop off available at 8am. Students change into their indoor shoes, wash their hands, and begin their school day. 

At Stem Prep Academy, students work in exploration stations. The typical schedule is as follows:

6:30-8:30 am Regular Early Drop Off

8:30 am Full-Day Drop Off, Stations or Outdoors, Breakfast snack

9 am Morning Circle- Morning 1/2 Day Drop Off

9:15am Read Aloud- & English Language Arts

9:45am Stations or Outdoors

10am Hand washing, Bathroom Break

10:15-10:30 am  Read Aloud

10:30-11:15 am Science 

11:15 am Clean Up

11:30 am Lunch, Morning 1/2 Day Pick Up

12 pm: Down time-Nap time, Extended Morning 1/2 Day Pick Up

1 pm Afternoon Drop Off, Afternoon Snack

1:15 pm Circle Time

1:30 pm Social Studies/STEM

2:15 pm Math

3 pm Stations or Outdoors

3:30 pm Full Day & Afternoon Pick Up

3:30-6:30 pm Late Pick Up

Are students in different classrooms?

No, all students are in one multi-age classroom. However, relevant content will be given to each age group of students for kindergarten readiness. We also do small group learning for each age group and one one one with the teacher, which is a common practice once they start elementary school. Students are constantly assessed to make sure they are on track. 

Am I able to see the school before my scheduled interview?

Yes, we have an open house every 2nd Saturday of the month, please be sure to schedule a visit under the tour tab. 

Can I go from part time to full time enrollment?

Yes, if space permits, however you can not go from full time to part time. 

When is tuition due?

Tuition is due on the 1st of the month as an automatic payment. If you want to pick a different date to accommodate your family needs, please give us a call and ask for the director. 

Can I pay bi-weekly or weekly?

Yes this option is available at an additional fee of $25 per week.

Can I enroll my preschooler only in the after-school or early drop off? 

Yes, they do not have to be enrolled in our preschool program. However, this option requires a monthly membership of $20.

Does my child need to be potty trained in order to attend?

Yes, all students must be potty trained and able to use the restroom independently.

Does the school provide lunch and snacks? 

Yes, lunch and snack is  provided by Mason Meals. Mason Meals delivers warm and healthy lunches and two snacks to the school daily. Alternatively, parents may send in a nut-free lunch and 2 snacks from home, additional snack and/or dinner needed for students staying for late pick up 3:30-6:30 pm or breakfast 6:30-8:30am.

Stem Prep Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

We begin accepting applications in August for the proceeding year of enrollment, which begins in September. For example, if your child will be starting school in September 2022, we accept applications beginning in August 2021. We are a boutique preschool therefore our enrollment will be capped at 15 students. Full time kindergarten is the only option, and will be held next door at 602 East Girard Avenue, with the choice of a 10 month or 12 month enrollment. No rolling admissions allowed for our Kindergarten class, all scholars must begin September 2022. We run our stem summer camp June-August. All scholars must be at least 5 years old by September 1 of the year of enrollment.  Priority admission will go to scholars enrolled in our preschool Fall 2021.

1. Submit an application along with a $50 application fee.

2. Schedule a visit  to our school which will include a Kindergarten assessment. Submit a reccomendation.

3. Schedule a student visit, drop off prospective student 9am-11:30 am. 

3. Families will be notified of their admission status.

4. One month tuition deposit and registration due within 30 days of admission decision. If enrolling less than 30 days, due at least 2 weeks prior along with first months tuition.

What is the school's daily schedule?

School begins at 8:30am. Free early drop off available at 8am. Students change into their indoor shoes, wash their hands, and begin their school day. 

At Stem Prep Academy, students work in exploration stations. The typical schedule is as follows:

6:30-8:30 am Regular Early Drop Off

8:30 am Drop Off, Stations or Outdoors, Breakfast snack

9 am Morning Circle

9:15am Read Aloud- & English Language Arts

9:45am Stations or Outdoors

10am Hand washing, Bathroom Break

10:15-10:30 am  Read Aloud

10:30-11:15 am Science 

11:15 am Clean Up

11:30 am Lunch

12 pm: Down time-Nap time

1 pm Afternoon Snack

1:15 pm French

1:30 pm STEM/Social Studies

2:15 pm Math

3 pm Stations or Outdoors, 1 on 1 

3:30 pm Pick Up

3:30-6:30 pm Late Pick Up

Am I able to see the school before my scheduled interview?

Yes, we have an open house every 2nd Saturday of the month, please be sure to schedule a visit under the tour tab. 

When is tuition due?

Tuition is due on the 1st of the month as an automatic payment. If you want to pick a different date to accommodate your family needs, please give us a call and ask for the director. 

Can I pay bi-weekly or weekly?

Yes this option is available at an additional fee of $25 per week.

Does the school provide lunch and snacks? 

Yes, lunch and snack is  provided by Mason Meals. Mason Meals delivers warm and healthy lunches and two snacks to the school daily. Alternatively, parents may send in a nut-free lunch and 2 snacks from home, additional snack and/or dinner needed for students staying for late pick up 3:30-6:30 pm or breakfast 6:30-8:30am.

Stem Prep Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.