Enrollment

Summer camp info is ready!

Please click here for info, or email info@albanypreschool.org for additional information and enrollment.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Your child must turn 3 years old by December 2nd of the school year you are applying to. For the Summer Session children must turn 3 years old by September 1st.

• Children must be toilet trained by the start of school.

• Per the California Department of Public Health, children cannot be overdue for any of the required immunizations (here) at the start of school.

How to apply for the 2024-25 school year:

Please contact info@albanypreschool.org to inquire about space availability before submitting an application. We admit children any time during the school year as space allows.

How to apply for the 2025-26 school year:

1. Request to take a tour (below) or attend the Open House on January 25, 2025 any time between 10 am to noon. You are welcome to bring your child(ren) on the tour, as it is a great way to see how your child responds to the environment.  Contact info@albanypreschool.org with any questions. A tour or attending an open house is required for enrollment, which can be fulfilled after you have submitted an application.

2. See our age requirements and co-op family responsibilities to make sure we are a good fit for your family.

3. Download the 2025-26 Enrollment Application.

4. Submit the application and application fee of $50 by February 1st for priority consideration. Applications will still be accepted after February 1st; you can contact info@albanypreschool to inquire if there is a waitlist and spots often become available over the spring and summer. Your application will be marked received only once the application fee has been received.  UPDATE: As of 2/9 there are open spots for the 24-25 school year.

The $50 application fee payment can be made by check or online via PayPal.

• If paying by check, please make the check out to “Albany Preschool.” In the memo field, please indicate that the check is for an “application fee,” your child’s first and last name, and the school year for which you are applying. If you prefer to mail or drop off your application and application fee, our mailing address is 850 Masonic Ave. Albany, CA 94706. There is a secure mail slot on the door for after-hours drop-offs.

• If paying via PayPal, please log into your PayPal account and indicate accounting@albanypreschool.org as the payee. In the “Notes” field of PayPal, please indicate that the check is for an “application fee,” your child’s first and last name, and the school year for which you are applying.

• Use the PAYPAL link.

6. Add “info@albanypreschool.org” to your email safe list to make sure you receive our communications.

7. Notifications will be mailed by March 1st. If you accept an offer for admission, your signed offer letter and enrollment deposit will be due by March 23rd to secure your spot.

8. Families who are offered a spot will be sent a link to the enrollment forms.

Questions? Please ask! Contact info@albanypreschool.org