Enrollment Requirements:

• Your child must turn 3 years old by December 2nd of the school year you are applying to. For Summer Camp 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 2025-26 school year

Please email info@albanypreschool.org.

How to apply for the 2026-27 school year

New for 2026-27 School Year: Morning Program participation is optional. A limited number of participation spots will be available for a tuition discount.

1. Request to take a tour (below); tours are scheduled for 11:15 am or 3:15 pm, Monday through Thursday, and at 10:30 am on Fridays. 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 before or after submitting 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 2026-27 Enrollment Application.

4. Submit the application and application fee of $50. Enrollment acceptance notices are sent on a rolling basis. The 2026-27 Parent Agreement, including tuition schedule, and the 2026-27 Calendar will be sent in early March. The 2026-27 School Year runs mid-August through May, and there is an optional weekly Summer Camp program in June and July.

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. Families who are offered a spot will be sent a link to the enrollment forms after receipt of the signed Parent Agremeent.

Questions? Please ask! Contact info@albanypreschool.org