How to Apply

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Mid-Year Openings

Although most children start at the beginning of the school year, We often have some openings mid-year. You are welcome to reach out, and we’ll provide more specific details and a timeline on openings, if available. If you are interested in mid-year enrollment, please sign up for a tour at your school of choice.

Schedule a Tour

Fall Openings

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Step 1

Schedule a Tour

Recommended First Step

To experience The Little Schools, we recommend visiting one, two or all three locations. Tours provide a sense of our spaces, philosophy and community, and give you an opportunity to meet us and ask any questions.

Sign up for a tour and select the school and dates you wish to visit. 

Schedule a Tour

Step 2

Submit Your Application

After your tour, or if you’re ready now, submit an application through Brightwheel. 

If you’re new to The Little Schools, you will be prompted to create an account in Brightwheel, a preschool admissions platform. 

We suggest submitting your application as soon as possible, as spots can fill up quickly. 

Submit an Application
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Step 3

Acceptance and Deposit

Once your application is received, you’ll hear from The Little Schools team when we have an opening for your child. If you are offered enrollment, the next step is to reserve your spot with a deposit through Brightwheel. 

Our goal is to offer a spot to every family that knows this is their school of choice. We encourage you to finalize your commitment promptly, because we will not be able to hold spots without a deposit if others are waiting.

Reserve Your Spot

Step 4

Enrollment Forms and Next Steps

After your deposit is received, your spot is secure. If you’re enrolling in the fall, we’ll reach out in summer with enrollment forms, a play-date invitation and all the details needed to start the school year. Your child will then be officially ready to join The Little Schools family!

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Tuition & Schedule

Rockridge Tuition Rates
Broadway Tuition Rates
Berkeley Tuition Rates

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Rockridge: We are now enrolling for the 2026/27 school year.

    Broadway: We are now enrolling for the 2026/27 school year and current openings.

    Berkeley: We are full for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 school years. Join our waitlist.

    All Schools: We often have unexpected openings. Please come for a tour to learn more.

  • Yes, we are a year-round school with seasonal and holiday breaks. See our Google Calendar for details.

  • Come visit anytime.

  • Brightwheel is the platform that we use for enrollment, communication and tuition management. It is not perfect, but it is helpful.

  • Check out our FAQs page or schedule a tour. It is alway nice to meet face to face.