Intro to Preschool

• Predictable Session Rhythm 
• Themed Stories & Conversation
• Small-Group Interaction
• Hands-On Learning
• Growing Independence
• Outdoor Exploration (weather permitting)

Schedule 

Intro to Preschool is a 16-session program offered as four sequential series. Each series includes four weekly sessions and is designed to build upon the one before it.

Children attend one session per week in a consistent small-group cohort, either Monday or Wednesday.

Session time

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Specific start dates are listed within each enrollment offering.

Tuition

Total semester tuition is $1,300 per child for the complete 16-session program.

Tuition may be paid:

• In full at enrollment, or
• In four scheduled installments of $325

Installment payments are offered as a payment convenience and do not represent month-to-month or individual-series enrollment.

The full semester includes:

• Four 4-week series, for a total of 16 sessions
• One session per week
• 16 sessions total
• $1,300 total tuition per child

More than one child from the same household may apply, including siblings. Because children may have different needs, readiness levels, and group dynamics, a separate application is required for each participating child.

Enrollment is limited to three children per cohort.

Scholarship Assistance

Scholarship assistance may be available to eligible Pennsylvania families through The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). Families must apply directly to TFEC, and scholarship eligibility and award decisions are determined by the foundation.

This program is designed for children ages 3–5 who are beginning to build comfort away from a parent/caregiver. Children do not need to separate perfectly, but they should be ready to practice short separations with gentle support.

Children must be able to use the restroom independently, meaning they can recognize when they need to go, tell an adult, use the toilet, and manage clothing and wiping with little or no help.

1. Click the “Apply to WholeSchool” button on this page to submit an application.

2. After the application is submitted, families participate in a brief consultation to discuss the child’s needs, program structure, availability, and fit.

3. Enrollment confirmation is provided when space is available and the program appears to be a good mutual fit.

WholeSchool is intentionally small and relationship-centered. Because enrollment is guided by program fit, group dynamics, availability, and the three-child model, submission of an application does not guarantee placement.

Optional Classroom Visit

Following the Zoom consultation, families who are considering enrollment may request a brief, scheduled visit to see the WholeSchool classroom and outdoor learning space.

Because WholeSchool operates within a private home, classroom visits are available by appointment only and are scheduled after the initial consultation. Drop-in visits and visits before the consultation are not available.