Admissions Process
Talk & Tours
We are excited to welcome prospective families to visit the Nursery School. Talk & Tours begin in the fall for the 2025-2026 school year, spanning October through February. Please sign up for an upcoming tour here. We look forward to meeting you soon!
SY25-26 Admissions Timeline
Admissions Cycle Closes – February 28, 2025
Admissions Decisions Sent Out – March 7, 2025
Financial Aid Awards Sent to Families – on or before March 14, 2025
Enrollment Deposit of $1,000 and Signed Contract due by March 21, 2025 to secure child’s seat
Tuition becomes binding on June 1, 2025
Financial Aid
We strive to be an inclusive and welcoming community for all. As such, we are pleased to be able to offer financial aid to qualifying families. Please indicate your intent to apply for financial aid on your child's enrollment application. Families will be provided with additional information on how to apply for financial aid once we receive your child's enrollment application.
Applicants with Delays, Disorders, and/or Disabilities
We want to ensure that we are the right school for each child. We designate a significant number of seats for children with a variety of needs, but are most successful with children who are interested in socializing with others and have some language and/or communication abilities. At the end of the application process, children with known delays, disorders, and/or disabilities will be invited to come to a playdate with a parent. The playdate gives us a chance to get to know your child and ensure that our program will meet his or her needs and develop well under our care.
If you have any questions, our Inclusion Specialist, Nancy Schwartz, will be happy to talk with you about your child. Her extension is 208.
Application Fee
An application fee of $75 is required for all applicants. We do not require testing or an interview for general admission. Your application is incomplete without the application fee.
Would you like to know more about St. Columba’s?
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Give us a call today. 202-742-1980