Admissions

Dear Parent,

I am pleased that you are considering Chai Tots to meet the early childhood education needs for your child. Choosing a school that supports Jewish values and teachings is one of the most significant decisions your family will ever make. I am confident that you will be pleased with the quality and dedication of our staff, the curriculum, and our outstanding facilities.

Chai Tots welcomes families from all walks of life to its preschool. Please read on below for more on the admissions process.

Sincerely,

Sarah Hecht

Admissions Process

1. Application Forms 

Parents are to complete and submit a Student Application Form for each child. A fee of $200 must accompany this application. This enables one to be put on a waiting list. Once you are informed that your child has been accepted into our school, a non refundable deposit of one month's tuition must be submitted within 10 days of receiving the letter. This deposit will be deducted from the annual tuition due. This deposit will then ensure your child a place in our school.

Before your child enters school, we will need a signed Certificate of Immunization Status and the Family/Medical Information sheet.

2. School Visit

All families are invited to tour the school and talk informally with the admissions staff. Our Director will give you a tour of our facility and get to know your individual interests and expectations.

3. Testing

Preschool applicants will participate in a play date with other preschool children. Screenings last approximately 20 minutes. Testing is mandatory for all students entering nursery.

4. Review

This phase occurs after all parts of the application have been received and the student and family visits are completed. Families are kept up to date on the status of each application, especially if teacher recommendations or school records have not been received. For each applicant, the Director meets with the faculty members who observed the student. The completed application is then discussed with the Admissions Committee.

5. Notification

The last phase of the application process is notification and, if the student is accepted, issuance of an Enrollment Contract. The Enrollment Contract must be signed and returned within ten days with a non-refundable tuition deposit. The signed contract and deposit secure the applicant’s place at the Preschool. The deposit is credited against the second tuition installment.  Please note that no application is considered until all parts of the application are received.

If you need assistance in completing the application, or for any other information, please call the office.