how to apply for JUNIOR PRE-K, prekindergarten, kindergarten

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 micro-school therefore theres a focus on personalized education, with.  . All students must be at  least 2 years old by September 1 for our Jr Pre-k classroom, 2.7 years old for our Pre-k classroom, and 4.7 years old by September 1 for the Kindergarten classroom. 

1st Application Round Deadline: December 1st 

2nd Application Round Deadline: March 1st

Final Application Round Deadline: May 1st

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

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

3. Student drop in visit.

3. Families will be notified of their admission status.

4. Registration fee due within 5 days of admission decision. If enrolling less than 30 days, due within 24 hours.

What is the school's daily schedule?

School begins at 8:30 am and ends at 3: 30 pm. Students change into their indoor shoes, wash their hands, and begin their school day. Please check our parents tab for a printable schedule.

Are students in different classrooms?

Yes! relevant content will be given to each age group of students for academic readiness. We also do small group learning for each age group and one one one with the teacher. Students are assessed 4 times a year to track their progress. This is done by progress reports, parents are scheduled for conferences and receive a copy of these reports. 

When is tuition due?

Tuition is due on the 1st of the month as an automatic payment. 

Can I pay bi-weekly or weekly?

Yes, families can pay on the 1st and 15th of the month. 

Can I enroll my scholar only in the after-school /before school, or Saturday program? 

Yes, they do not have to be enrolled in our day school.

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

Students in Pre-k and Kindergarten classroom must be fully potty trained and able to use the restroom independently. Students in our Junior Pre-k classroom must be in training. Potty training program provided at SPA.

Does the school provide lunch and snacks? 

We provide a healthy breakfast snack and afternoon snack. Parents must send in lunch from home.

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.