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Children's Center Preschool Los Altos, California
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enrollment

Thank you for considering the Children's Center Preschool. Review the information below and please contact us with any questions by phone (650-941-5411) or email (childrenscenter@laumc.org).

We can arrange tours for prospective families to learn about our preschool by calling 650-941-5411. We have also created this video tour for you to enjoy.

Registration 2027–2028

Registration for 2027–28 begins on November 2, 2026. Registration will remain open and ongoing until all spaces have been filled. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that all classes are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Please check back soon for the 2027–28 Application. A completed Application, the Application Fee and Registration Payment are required to secure the child's space and are non-refundable/non-transferable. The Application Fee is waived for LAUMC members.

If your child is unable to enroll due to lack of space, he/she will be placed on the WAIT LIST. A completed application and the $175 application fee are required for the Wait List. Applicants who are on the Wait List will have priority for the next year's admission.

Interested in enrolling for the current 2026–2027 school year?

We still have openings for the current school year. Registration materials are available below. A completed Application, the Application Fee and Registration Payment are required to secure the child's space and are non-refundable/non-transferable. The Application Fee is waived for LAUMC members.

TO ENROLL, please submit:

1. Completed application – 2026–2027 Application

2. $175 Application Fee – The application fee is waived for Los Altos United Methodist Church members.

3. Registration Deposit – 2026–2027 Payment schedule

4. Register with “Blackbaud Tuition Management” our financial platform (Blackbaud instructions and FAQ)

PLEASE NOTE: All registrations are first come, first served. Classes are contingent upon sufficient enrollment.

Refund Policy

Registration deposit and application fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Tuition is refundable upon withdrawal with 30 days' written notice to the Director, up until May 1st for the school year your child is registered. Tuition will be pro-rated for the notice period, regardless of attendance.

In case of a school-wide shutdown (due to property damage, public health emergencies, or natural disasters) all fees (tuition, registration deposit, application fee) are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

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