Enrollment Process
We encourage parents to learn more about John Winthrop School prior to your desired enrollment year. Parents are invited to attend one of our scheduled open houses in the fall and/or schedule an individual tour with the Director or Assistant Director. Children are welcome to accompany you on your individual tour, if you choose. Applications are accepted at any point during the year.
Enrollment Process
- Complete an Application for Enrollment and return your application and registration fee to John Winthrop School.
- Applications are reviewed in the order they are received with consideration given to balancing schedules, gender, and diversity in the classrooms.
- March 10th — Decision letters for applicants are mailed.
- April — Contracts and non-refundable $1,000 deposits due for all families.
- In the event that additional opening arises prior to or during the course of a school year, families will be called from the wait list.
- Siblings of current students, former students, and children of alumni are given special consideration in admissions.
Continued Enrollment at John Winthrop School
Once enrolled at John Winthrop School, you are guaranteed a space from year to year. There is no need to reapply. Age groupings in each classroom remain flexible and meet the state regulations; children in a toddler classroom must be at least 15 months of age and children in a preschool classroom must be at least 2 years and 9 months of age.
Teachers are experienced in teaching a full range of ages. Each team plans and develops curricula based on the developmental needs of individual children and the group as a whole. Whether your child remains in his/her current classroom for another year, moves to the next room or skips a classroom, our commitment remains to offer a program that is developmentally appropriate and challenging in all areas of development.
The director is responsible for classroom assignments each year. A variety of factors are considered in this decision process. We strive to create a classroom of children with varied backgrounds, interests and abilities. A balanced mix enriches the children’s experience and respects and honors the diversity of our community.
