Enrollment Process

Enrollment Timeline

EARLY FEBRUARY

Priority Enrollment

Current families, alumni families, and prior year waitlisted families.

Applications processed
first come, first served.

LATE FEBRUARY

Open Enrollment

Open to everyone. New families can apply at this time.

Applications accepted via Lottery in early March.

EARLY MARCH

Decision Notification

All February applicants will receive acceptance or waitlist email notifications.

Next step: Accept your spot or remain on waitlist.

MARCH – AUGUST

Rolling Admissions

Applications are accepted on a rolling bases as space allows.

Response time:
3-5 business days

Enrollment Guide

  • Prepare for Enrollment

    Attend an Open House
    Learn more about our school and our community. Register here

    Mark Your Calendar
    Feb 2nd for Priority enrollment (link sent via email) and Feb 17th for Open enrollment (linked on our website).

    Choose Your Class and Co-oping Schedule
    Review the age requirements and co-oping schedules for each of our classes and choose the one that’s right for you.

    Class Details

  • Apply Online

    Find the Link
    Look for an email with the link or check back here after Feb 17th to start your application.

    Create Your Playground Account
    This is the platform we use for billing, communication with families, co-oping schedules and more!

    Submit Application
    Complete the application including your class selection and co-oping preference (you may edit this later).

    Link Coming Feb 17th

  • Accept Enrollment

    Accept Enrollment
    Sign your enrollment agreement and pay the enrollment fee to secure your spot.

    Apply for Financial Aid
    Aid is available through the Maryland Excels program as well as our Greatest Need Fund.

    Confirm and Prepare
    Pay your last month’s tuition by May 1st to confirm enrollment and start the paperwork needed for the year ahead!

    Tuition & Aid