Enrollment...

Threes

The young three-year old program serves a mixed-age group of 12 to 16 children ages 2 years 9 months to 3 years 6 months.

Preschool

The preschool day-care program serves a mixed-age group of 20-22 older 3's and 4's.

Kindergarten

The kindergarten serves a group of approximately 20 older 4's and 5's.

Application

If you are interested in applying to Calvin Hill, please be in touch with us. You can begin by downloading the Calvin Hill application. The application is also available as a Microsoft Word document which you can complete and return to us via email at info@calvinhilldaycare.org.

Frequently Asked Questions about Applying to Calvin Hill

When is the best time to apply?

Ideally, we accept applications from October through January for the following September. Depending on how quickly the classrooms fill up, we continue to accept new applications through the spring. We keep these applications on a waiting list during this time period in case there are unexpected changes in our enrollment.

Does our family need to visit Calvin Hill?

Yes. We need to meet all the children who are applying for admission.

How can I arrange a visit to Calvin Hill?

We have an Open House for interested families on a Saturday morning in early November. Call the school in October for the exact date and time. This visit is strongly encouraged, but not required. Once we receive applications, our Director invites families for individual visits to the school during December and January.

Is there an application fee?

No, there is no fee to apply. Once we offer your child a placement at Calvin Hill, a $100 deposit is required to secure your child’s placement. When you sign and return your contract, one-ninth of your child’s total tuition is required. The $100 deposit and first tuition installment are non-refundable.

We applied last year and were not offered a spot, but we would like to apply again this year. Do we need to send a new application?

Yes, every year’s application process is a fresh slate. We do not roll our waiting list into the next year. Similarly, we do not take applications years in advance. Starting the October before you wish your child to begin is the right time.

When do families find out if their child has been accepted?

Usually, we offer placements to children in February.

Do children ever join the classrooms mid-year?

All our children begin in September as a group, with very rare exceptions.

Is the Calvin Hill Summer Program open to families not already enrolled?

The Summer Program is an extension of the preceding school year for Calvin Hill families. We purposefully choose to begin all new children at the same time in September to foster the development of new classroom communities.

Hours and Calendar

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (5:15 by special arrangement)
Monday through Friday, September through June.
A separate summer session is also available. Every effort is made to accomodate the needs of working families.

For information about school dates and vacations please download the 2010-2011 Calvin Hill Calendar.

Fees

Calvin Hill Tuition is based on a sliding scale linked to income. Please review the 2010-2011 fee schedule for detailed information about tuition rates.

Calvin Hill welcomes children of all races, religious, ethnic, and economic backgrounds and abilities. The Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and is a recipient of the New Haven School Readiness Grant.