Admission Process
Application, enrollment and tuition
Applications for the 2026–2027 school year are now open. To learn more about our programs, team and facilities, we invite you to submit an inquiry form on our website and schedule either an in-person or virtual tour. Following the tour, you will receive a link to apply to our programs, which includes a $50 non-refundable application fee.
For new students, applications must be submitted by January 30th, 2026. We will reach out in early February to set up small group play dates for families to come and meet current families, teachers and spend time inside the Red Door.
Admissions notifications and enrollment agreements will be sent on February 26, 2026. Families will then have two weeks to review and sign their contracts, which are due on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
At the time of the submission, a deposit of one month's tuition is required. Please note that due to limited availability, the signed agreement and deposit must be submitted no later than 2 weeks after receiving your admissions letter, to guarantee your spot for the upcoming school year. After March 12th, spots will be offered based on availability.
For current families and siblings, contracts will be sent on Monday, January 19, 2026, and are due by Friday, January 30, 2026.
Important Dates for 2026–2027 Admissions:
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October 1, 2025 – Applications open
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January 19, 2026 – Contracts sent to current families and siblings
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January 30, 2026 – Applications due for new students; contracts due for current families and siblings
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Early February 2026 – Small group play dates for new families
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February 26, 2026 – Admissions notifications and enrollment agreements sent
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March 12, 2026 – Enrollment agreements and tuition deposit due
Tuition
September 2026 - June 2027
Tuition covers the academic school year from September through June (10 months). Summer months are not included and are billed separately. You may (1) add two summer months to your contract for full coverage through end of August, or (2) enroll in Summer Camp by the week. Summer camp enrollment is billed separately and requires a separate registration.
JPK program is a 45 min class offered two days a week for 4 year-old students. Cost is included in year tuition.
PRE-K program is a 5 hour class twice a week for 5 year old students. Cost is included in year tuition.
Tuition Payments
Payment schedule for 2026-2027
Tuition A deposit equal to one month's tuition is due upon registration . This deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Tuition payments can be made in one, two or monthly installments.
Discounts are available:
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5% discount for full year payment in one installment.
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2.5% discount for payment in two installments.
Payment schedule.
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One payment: Due June 1, 2026
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Two payments: Due June 1, 2026 and November 1, 2026
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9 Monthly payments: July 1, 2026 to March 1, 2027
For children enrolled after the school year begins in September, tuition will be prorated based on the remaining. Families enrolling their child for a period of three months or less, must pay the full tuition in advance.
For families enrolling siblings, Big and Tiny offers a 5% discount on each additional sibling’s tuition, applicable only for the duration of siblings’ concurrent enrollment.
Tuition Assistance
We are pleased to offer tuition assistance, thoughtfully considered on a case-by-case basis. At Big and Tiny 10th Street Preschool, we believe that every child deserves access to a nurturing, enriching early education experience—regardless of financial circumstances.
If you feel that our school is the right fit for your family and are in need of financial support, we encourage you to reach out. Our team is here to have a compassionate and confidential conversation about your needs and explore ways we can help.
