Excellence in early childhood education
Daily Schedule
ENROLLMENT
Application Process
The application process for 2026-27 school year will start in mid January. We offer a mixed-age program for children aged 3-5 years old. Families may choose from two, three, or four-day 3.5 hour, morning or afternoon programs
The school year typically follows St. Helens Public Schools calendar (September – June). Applicants should be 3 years old by September 1st, 2026.
There is a $100 non-refundable enrollment fee per application.
There are a limited number of preschool spots available.
Important Dates
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January 1, 2026: Returning Students and Sibling Enrollment begins
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January 20, 2026: Returning Student and Sibling Application Deadline/Enrollment Fees Due
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January 22, 2026: Open Enrollment begins for families new to CJA beginning with families on our waitiing list.
REGISTRATION AND TUITION
The $100 registration fee holds your child’s place at CJA for the 2024-2025 school year and must accompany this completed form upon submission. This is a non-refundable fee. Payment of the fees implies intent to attend. The administration makes staff decisions and purchases based on this fee, and the fee is non-refundable. Methods of payment include cash or check
2026-2027 Tuition:
The annual tuition is divided into ten (10) equal payments with the first payment due September 1, 2025.
Monday & Friday 2-Day Preschool Program
$192/month ($1920 per year)
Tuesday-Thursday 3-Day Preschool Program
$247/month ($2470 per year)
Monday-Thursday 4-Day Pre-Kindergarten Program
$385/month ($3850 per year)
Extended Learning
$88/month ($880 yearly: 10 equal payments)
Some months will have more classes than others
and is reflected in the monthly tuition rate.
