Admissions
Open Enrollment
We recommend beginning the admission process one year before your desired entry date, as spaces fill up quickly. We’d be delighted to welcome your family to Little Atelier! Admissions decisions are based on a timely application submission, student assessment, and a parent interview. Notifications will be sent via email, and a non-refundable $200 deposit is required to secure your spot (applied toward your first month’s tuition).
Tuition
Full-Day Program (8:30 AM – 3:00 PM)
2 days: $1,050/month
3 days: $1,200/month
5 days: $1,500/month
Morning and afternoon snacks are included; children must bring their own packed lunch.
Late Pickup Fee
$1 per minute
Invoices will be sent before the 1st of each month, with payment due by the 1st.
Private Tour
Discover the unique environment, dynamic programs, and progressive approach at Little Atelier of Young Children. We strongly encourage all interested families to schedule a tour and experience our school firsthand. Reservations are required—please click the button below to secure your spot.
Tour Schedule:
Monday – Friday at 3:15 PM or 3:30 PM.
Should you need to reschedule your appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
Application
After your private tour, please complete an application. We will process your application within 5 business days.
Child Assessment & Parent Interview
Once your application is processed, our Admissions team will email you to schedule appointments for both the student assessment and the parent interview.
Student Assessment: One parent should accompany your child to participate in our morning routines.
Parent Interview: A personal interview will be conducted with a member of our Admissions staff.
If you need to reschedule your appointment, please notify us at least 24 hours in advance.
Decision Notification
Admissions decisions are based on the timely submitted application, the student assessment, and the parent interview. Decision notifications will be sent via email from admissions.littleatelieryc@gmail.com. At this stage, a non-refundable $200 deposit is required to secure your spot; this deposit will be applied to your first month's tuition.
Sibling & Alumni/AE Admissions
We offer early notification options for siblings of current Little Atelier students.
Waitlist
Additional preschool applications will be placed on an active waitlist. Families on the waitlist will be notified if interview slots become available, in accordance with our school’s mission and enrollment goals. In cases where only one seat remains, three-year-olds are given priority.