Admission Information
There is a $22 application fee.
Questions can be directed to chschadmissions@andrew.cmu.edu
Admission is based on space availability, with preference first given to siblings and then the date of application.
In order to be admitted to the Children's School, parents give written consent for their children to participate in research being conducted by members of the Psychology Department.
Admissions Resources
Three-Year-Old Preschool
In order to start school in September, children must turn three by December 31st of the same year.
Four-Year-Old Preschool
In order to start school in September, children must turn four by December 31st of the same year.
PreK/Kindergarten
In order to start school in September, children must turn five by December 31st of the same year.
All children entering the school must submit a written health record to be completed by the child's primary healthcare provider before they enter school. Notification regarding admission and consent forms will be sent in February of the entrance year.
All PreK/Kindergarten applicants will be invited to participate in a school visit. At this time, the teachers and director will observe the child while they engage in classroom activities. This visit is an opportunity to determine if the Children's School program model is a match for the child and the family.
The Children's School admits children without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, or ancestry. The program accepts children with special needs as long as a safe, supportive environment can be provided for the child consistent with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Tuition and Fees
Preschool and PreK/Kindergarten Programs
Tuition Information 2026-2027
Children in all programs are greeted at 8:30AM, Monday through Friday. Dismissal times for Monday through Thursday are listed in the table below. Preschool 3's, Preschool 4’s and PreK/Kindergartners are all dismissed at 11:30AM on Fridays to allow professional development and planning time for educators in the afternoon.
Three-Year-Old Preschool
Tuition
|
$12,985 |
Materials Fee |
$540 |
Administrative Fee |
$410 |
Four-Year-Old Preschool
Tuition
|
$12,985 |
Tuition
|
$16,800 |
Materials Fee |
$540 |
Administrative Fee |
$410 |
PreK/Kindergarten Program
Tuition
|
$16,800 |
Materials Fee |
$540 |
Administrative Fee |
$410 |
University Tuition Regulations
A seven hundred dollar ($700.00) deposit is required to reserve a child's space in the Children's School. This deposit is non-refundable and is applied to the fall tuition payment.
Quarterly tuition is due on the 15th day of the first month of each quarter (September 15th, November 15th, January 15th, March 15th). Tuition can be paid automatically through a FACTS Payment Plan with a bank account or credit card.