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Enrollment Process

  • Attend an Open House or Schedule a Tour

    Join one of our virtual or in-person open houses to learn more about our school, the classes offered, our aftercare program, tuition and fees, and what it means to be a cooperative model preschool. During this time parents will receive a presentation about CPNS and have a chance to ask questions about our school. Click on the following link to RSVP for an open house or schedule a tour!

  • Submit an Online Application

    Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will open in February of 2025. Our current, alumni, and waitlist families may apply starting February 3rd, 2025. Applications will open to the general public on February 18th, 2025. Families are required to submit one application per child, along with with a fee of $80 ($60 for each additional child).

  • Apply for Financial Aid: Child Care Scholarship Program

    We participate in the Maryland EXCELS program and are able to accept families participating in the Maryland Child Care Scholarship Program. We encourage all qualifying families who need financial aid to apply for assistance through the scholarship program!

  • Apply for Financial Aid: CPNS Financial Aid Fund

    We offer a limited amount of financial aid to families who do not qualify for the Maryland Child Care Scholarship. Admitted families will have until May 1st, 2025 to submit their financial aid application. Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis.