Applying to Preschool

Update for school year 2025-2026:

Our classes for 2s, 4s, and 5s are fully enrolled with a waitlist in place.
Limited space is available in our 3s classes. Applicants for 3s classes (and older) must be fully potty-trained for admission consideration.

Thank you for your interest in Queen Emma Preschool.

Queen Emma Preschool accepts boys and girls 2-5 years of age.

Students applying for our 2s classes do not need to be potty-trained.

Students applying for our 3s, 4s, and 5s classes must be potty-trained* scheduling the parent interview for admission consideration.

*Children applying for 3s, 4s, and 5s classes must meet the following definition of “potty-trained” before being considered for admission:

1. No diapers or pull-ups during the day. The child must wear underwear at school every day.
2. The child stays dry during naptime, wearing underwear (no diapers or pull-ups).
3. The child must be able to verbalize the need to go to the restroom using the appropriate words.

Apply**Applications are currently being accepted only for 3-year-olds for the 25-26 school year.

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QEP APPLICATION TIMELINE

Applying for the 2025-2026 School Year

Friday, August 30, 2024

Admission application available via Finalsite Enrollment (formerly School Admin)

January 16, 2025

Admission applications due for priority consideration.
Applications are still accepted after January 16 for the next round of review.

March 31, 2025

Decision letters are sent via email.

June to September 2025

Start dates are available for accepted students (first come, first served by enrollment).*

*Even if accepted, the student's spot in a class is not guaranteed until the contract has been signed and the non-refundable enrollment fee of $600 has been paid. There may be more students accepted than there are spots available.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Submit application

Step 1: Submit application

Step 2: Submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport

Step 2: Submit a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport

Step 3: Take our video tour of the Queen Emma Preschool campus

Step 3: Take our video tour of the Queen Emma Preschool campus

Once your online application is submitted, the Admissions Office will share our video tour of Queen Emma Preschool.

Campus tours at the preschool are only available for families who have submitted an online inquiry or application for the upcoming school year (2025-26). Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@standrewsschools.org to request the link to schedule a campus tour.

Step 4: If applying for the 3s class or older, notify the admissions office as soon as your child is potty trained

Step 4: If applying for the 3s class or older, notify the admissions office as soon as your child is potty trained

For applicants to the 3s, 4s, or 5s classes: If your child is not potty-trained at the time the application is submitted, please notify the Admissions Office via email to admissions@standrewsschools.org once your child reaches this milestone. The parent interview will not be scheduled until the student is fully potty-trained.

Children applying for 3s, 4s, and 5s classes must meet the following definition of “potty-trained” before being considered for admission:

1. No diapers or pull-ups during the day. The child must wear underwear at school every day.
2. The child stays dry during naptime, wearing underwear (no diapers or pull-ups).
3. The child must be able to verbalize the need to go to the restroom using the appropriate words.

Step 5: Interview with a member of the admissions staff

Step 5: Interview with a member of the admissions staff

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