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Applying to Preschool

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“Pinecrest has been perfect for our preschooler.  The school provides a caring and engaging learning environment and a wonderful community!” —Current Parent

BECOMING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDENT IN 5 STEPS

1

Visit

Visit one of Pinecrest’s Open Houses and/or reach out to connect with our dynamic community.

2

Apply

Parents/guardians complete our online application form and remit a non-refundable, non-transferable $75 application fee.

3

Submit Forms

  • In addition to the application, Pinecrest requires an Online Teacher Recommendation Form  if a applicant has been to daycare or preschool before.  The form is to be filled out by a daycare provider, a teacher or a preschool director.  The teacher recommendation form is submitted online.
  •  Students who have attended a daycare or preschool that included academic records should complete our Release of Records form and send it to your child’s school. You complete this form and give it to the current school. Pinecrest does not need to be CCed or notified when you have done this. The current school can then send records by email to admissions@pinecrestschool.org or by mail to Pinecrest School, 7209 Quiet Cove, Annandale, VA 22003.

4

Visit

Once the child’s application and teacher recommendation form (if applicable) have been received, the Admissions Director will contact the parents/guardians to schedule a prospective student visit (to be determined whether in-person or virtual).

5

Register

Parents/guardians will receive notification by email from the admissions team indicating the school’s admission decision.  Acceptance emails will be accompanied by a link to our online student registration contract.

An annual deposit is paid during the completion of the enrollment contract. The Deposit will be applied as a credit toward Tuition due. The Deposit is non-refundable in all situations, including in situations of Student’s withdrawal, dismissal or other separation from the School. Parents’ obligation to timely submit the Deposit and Contract does not create a condition precedent for the School enforcement of this Contract. See the following annual deposit amounts:

  • Preschool (half-day): $1,000
  • Pre-kindergarten (half-day): $1,000
  • Pre-kindergarten (full-day): $1,500

Also paid during enrollment is a one-time new family enrollment fee of $350.

The registration contract and fee, the deposit, and the one-time new family enrollment fee must be submitted within the deadline date outlined within the acceptance email.  After this period, Pinecrest School can no longer guarantee a child’s space in a class. Once all the above-listed items are received, the child has secured a place in the class.

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
ONLINE TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM

EARLY CHILDHOOD ADMISSIONS DECISIONS

Early Childhood admission decisions are based on:
  • Teacher recommendation & School Records (if applicable)
  • If held - Prospective student visit
  • School readiness, behavioral maturity, and motivation
  • Parent/guardian meeting(s) and interactions