2027–2028 Enrollment Timeline


Please note: We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026–27 School Year. 

Through January 31, 2027 – Priority Enrollment
To enroll your child at Dodge Nature Preschool, the online application will be available on this page by January 1, 2027. All applications received by January 31, 2027 will be randomly numbered and placed in a lottery to provide a fair process. A new application for enrollment must be made each school year, including families who are presently on a wait list. Currently-enrolled and returning families are given priority in placement.

* Please note: All full-day placements during the 26-27 school year were filled by returning families. Full-day placements are very limited. New families will have a greater chance of receiving placement in our part-day classes.

February 12, 2027 – Priority class placement and scholarship award notification
Families will be notified (by the email provided in the application) by the end of day February 12 with a placement or waitlist offer.

February 22, 2027 – Non-refundable May 2028 Deposits Due 
A non-refundable tuition deposit, registration fee and signed enrollment agreement will be due February 22, 2027 to hold placement. This payment will be applied to the May 2028 tuition only. This deposit and registration fee are non-refundable regardless of child’s attendance.

After January 31, 2027
Applications received after the priority enrollment period will be considered in the order received. Families will receive enrollment offers via email provided on application. A Registration Fee and Non-Refundable Deposit of May tuition will be required to secure placement.

* Please note: all prices below are for the current school year. We anticipate a 3-5% increase in tuition for the 27-28 school year.

School Year Class Options


Dodge Nature Preschool offers part-day or full-day classes with options for extended hours between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Children must be three years old by September 1. Children who turn five years old before June 1 are not eligible for priority placement.

Full-day and extended care options are only available September until early June during the school year and not during summer programming.

Part-Day Classes

Morning: 8:45–11:30 a.m.
Afternoon: 12:45–3:30 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday: $3,411/year or $379/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $4,518/year or $502/month
Monday through Friday: $7,929/year or $881/month

Full-Day Classes

8:45 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday: $6,939/year or $771/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $9,864/year or $1,096/month
Monday through Friday: $16,803/year or $1,867/month

Extended Care Options


Bunches are available for families who choose. Space is limited.

Morning Bunch

8:00–8:45 a.m.

Tuesday/Thursday: $68/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $102/month
Monday through Friday: $170/month

Lunch Bunch

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Children must bring their own lunch.

Tuesday/Thursday: $108/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $162/month 
Monday through Friday: $270/month 

After Bunch

3:30–4:00 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday: $44/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $66/month
Monday through Friday: $110/month

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance


A Day at Preschool

Learn more about what we do each day at preschool and why.

A Day at Preschool

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