Thank you for your interest in the Cooperative School. We believe we offer an exceptional educational experience for preschool children and their parents alike, and look forward to speaking with you about our community, our philosophy, and our program.
The application deadline for the Cooperative School’s first round of admissions for the 2011/2012 school year has passed and enrollment is currently full. Families interested in applying for possible future openings in the Cooperative School for 2011/2012 should contact the Admissions Team by email or phone to discuss the status of this year’s classes. (Click here to send a message to the admissions team or call the School and leave a message at 301-585-7272, mailbox #2.)
Applying to the School for 2012/2013:
Before submitting an application, parents or guardians should first contact the Admissions Team to learn about our parent cooperative model. Applications are submitted online, along with a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $60 ($45 each when applying for siblings). Applications submitted without the fee will not be considered.
The application deadline for the 2012/2013 year is Friday, February 3, 2012. Applications may be filled out online.
The Cooperative School does not admit students on a first-come, first-served basis. Rather, in making admissions decisions, we are dedicated to sustaining our School’s parent-participatory model and mission by creating class rosters that are balanced in terms of age and gender and reflect our diverse community. The Cooperative School welcomes families of all races, colors, religions, and national and ethnic origins without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.
Children must meet the following age requirements to enroll:
- 2 years old before September 1st for the Bugs (2s/3s) class
- 3 years old before September 1st for the Leaves (3s/4s) class
- 4 years old before September 1st for the Tracks (4s/5s) class
Details on class schedules and tuition rates are available on our Programs page.
Acceptances
The application deadline for 2012-2013 is February 3, 2012. Within two weeks, we begin to shape the class rosters. Families admitted to the Cooperative School secure their child’s spot by submitting a non-refundable deposit within one week of acceptance. This non-refundable deposit is applied toward future tuition. Applications may remain “active” in our waiting pool in case of future openings. Please note that while our initial admissions decisions are made by mid-to-late February, we continue to accept applications beyond the initial application season.
Contact Us: To email the Admissions Team, click here. Or call, 301-585-7272, prompt #2.
