Admissions

Process

Process

Admissions at CDC

We seek to: Foster the healthy growth and development of children physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.

We seek to: Provide a stimulating environment for learning through play and develop a love for learning, giving the child tools for success in school and life.

We seek to: Be a resource for and partner with parents to lay foundational blocks for development of faith.

Admissions Process

GENERAL INFORMATION

NEW FAMILY ENROLLMENT
Please contact the CDC office for current openings.

CURRENT FAMILY ENROLLMENT
In mid-December, the Returning Family Enrollment Form is emailed to current families. Current families have two weeks to complete this form in order to guarantee placement for the following school year. Submission of the enrollment form authorizes the Center to process the application fee through Kindertales.

ALUMNI FAMILY ENROLLMENT
Alumni families that do not currently have a child enrolled with us, are eligible to enroll a new child along with returning families. Please email cdcenroll@columbia.church for details.

WAITLIST
When the number of applicants exceeds the available spots for the different age groups, children are placed on the waitlist. Families will be contacted when an opening becomes available. We offer rolling admissions and maintain our waitlist throughout the school year. Some years, but not all, we offer what we call a hybrid class. A hybrid classroom is a solution to help accommodate children that would otherwise be placed on a waitlist. A hybrid classroom serves both full-day and half-day children. Full-day kids come to school 8 am to 4-5 pm (every day). Half-day kids come in at 9 am and leave at 1 pm (days of attendance vary based on selection at the time of enrollment). Enrollment in the hybrid class may grow enough before the first day of school to sustain independent program-specific classrooms. If so, half-day and full-day children enrolled in this class are split into program-specific classrooms.

FULL DAY PROGRAM

The Full Day Program runs year round,  Monday through Friday.

Hours of operations:

  • Core Program: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Extended Day: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Ages: 18 months through 5 years old

HALF DAY PROGRAM

The Half-Day Program runs year-round and welcomes children starting at 24 months through 5 years of age, from 9 am to 1 pm. Families can choose to enroll their children for 5, 3 or 2 days a week:

  • Monday through Friday
  • Monday – Wednesday – Friday
  • Tuesday – Thursday

Ages: 24 months through 5 years old.

Connect With Us

For questions, enrollment, or to schedule a tour, please contact us through phone, email or by filling out our contact form.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Call: 703-534-5739

Email: cdcadmin@columbia.church

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