Our Policies

Available Classes
The Community Preschool of the Palisades offers four age-specific classes each semester.

• Tadpoles– Age 2. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. Students are must be two years old by August 31 of the current incoming school year. We accept 12 students in this class and there are two Teachers and one Teacher’s Assistant.
• Polliwogs (AM) — Ages 2-3. Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. We accept 16 students in this class and there are two teachers with one teacher’s assistant.
• Polliwogs (PM) — Ages 2-3. Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. We accept 8 students in this class and there are two teachers with one teacher’s assistant.
• Frogs– Ages 3-4. (Older three year olds may also be admitted.) Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. We accept 16 students in this class with a team of two teachers.
• Dragonflies– Ages 4+ and older. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We accept up to 16 students in this class with a team of two teachers.

Pre-Admission Procedures
Parents may visit the school any time between November 1 and February 26. Applications should be submitted by mail, and should be postmarked no earlier than November 1 and no later than February 26. Please include the required application fee, which is $50.00 per child. New children are accepted after re-enrollment applications for existing students are processed.

Admissions for Existing Students
Children currently attending the Community Preschool of the Palisades must pre-register for the following year in mid-January.

Order of Consideration
The order of consideration for all applicants is:

1. Children of church members
2. Siblings of present students
3. Neighborhood children (neighborhood boundaries are defined by the Palisades Citizens Association Guidelines).
4. Siblings of former students

The age of the child will be taken into consideration. A balanced ratio of boys and girls is sought in each class, and this will also play a role in the acceptance decision.

Admissions for Church Members
Priority consideration and discounted tuition are granted to church members. Parents must be listed on church membership rolls by December 31st of the year preceding the admission cycle to be eligible for these benefits.

Our Financial Aid Program: A financial aid program has been established to provide tuition assistance to students.  Information is available at the Preschool Office. Please send an email to palpreschl@aol.com to learn more.

For Admitted Students
Upon acceptance, parents must complete the registration form and submit the signed contract along with the non-refundable initial tuition deposit (currently $500.00) to guarantee a space for their child. Parents must also submit an Emergency Medical Treatment Form, and a Medical Form completed by the child’s pediatrician.

THE ABOVE POLICIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DIRECTOR’S DISCRETION.