Early Childhood Admissions

Applications for Acorn, Early Learning Center, and Preschool are open. We encourage you to apply early to guarantee your spot if admitted as well as having access to scholarships and tuition assistance (early & priority admission). 

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Application Dates & Deadlines

Applications now open for Fall 2023–24 

Spring Semester (January 2023) Application Deadline: November 18, 2022

Fall 2023–24 Deadlines:

• January 27: Early admission
• April 3: Priority admission
• June 14: Late admission (tuition assistance may no longer be available)

Principia School uses the date of August 1 as the age cut-off date for entry into Preschool and Kindergarten. Your child must be 3 years old to enter Preschool 3; 4 years old to enter Preschool 4; and all preschoolers must be potty trained.

A $50 application fee is required.

A student in-class visit and a parent interview are required.

Preschool, Acorn, and Early Learning Center:

• Parent interview and early childhood screening

If your family will be participating in a visit day, contact Ginger Roth at ginger.roth@principia.edu or 314.514.3188 for more details about a whole-day visit.

We recommend scheduling early to reserve times that are convenient for your family. 

Please be in touch with Associate Director of Admission Early Childhood Ginger Roth to arrange a visit. 

Applying for tuition assistance is optional.

Tuition Assistance is only available for Preschool 3 and Preschool 4. Acorn and Early Learning Center programs do not qualify for tuition assistance.

Principia requires each family applying for tuition assistance to file a confidential online application through School and Students Services (SSS) by completing the Parent Financial Statement and submitting supporting 2021 tax documentation. It is extremely important to submit the tuition assistance application on time, as there are budgetary limits to the available funds. Do not wait until a child is accepted to apply for assistance. 

Tuition Assistance application deadlines:

• January 28, 2023—Early Admission preschool through grade 5
• April 1, 2023—Priority Admission deadline for all grade levels
• June 20, 2023—Late Admission deadline for all grade levels

Applications for tuition assistance will be accepted beyond the deadline. However, the availability of tuition assistance may be limited.

Decisions and notification:

Applying for tuition assistance does not affect the admission decision. The admission decision is a separate process from the tuition assistance determination and is led by a separate committee. The committee deliberations are confidential and address only factors affecting the assessment of financial need. Prospective families can expect a tuition-assistance decision at the same time as their admission decision when applications are completed by the deadline.

Principia administers all programs without regard to gender, race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We appreciate and celebrate diversity and individuality throughout our student body.