2025–26 Enrollment Timeline


Please note: We are no longer accepting applications for the 2025–26 School Year.

Before January 31, 2025 – Priority Enrollment
To enroll your child at Dodge Nature Preschool, please complete the online application. All applications received before January 31, 2025 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.

February 14, 2025 – Priority class placement and scholarship award notification
Families will be notified (by the email provided in the application) by the end of day February 14 with a placement or waitlist offer.

February 26, 2025 – Non-refundable May 2026 Deposits Due
A non-refundable tuition deposit, $86 registration fee and signed enrollment agreement will be due February 26, 2025 to hold placement. This payment will be applied to the May 2026 tuition only. This deposit and registration fee are non-refundable regardless of child’s attendance.

After January 31, 2025
Applications received after the priority enrollment period will be considered in the order received.* Families will receive enrollment offers via email provided on application. An $86 Registration Fee and Non-Refundable Deposit of May tuition will be required to secure placement.

School Year Class Options


Dodge Nature Preschool offers part-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.

Morning & Afternoon Classes

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

Tuesday/Thursday: $3,339/year or $371/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $4,365/year or $485/month
Monday through Friday: $7,704/year or $856/month

Afternoon Extended Care

11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Can be added to morning enrollment. Includes lunch time and rest time; children must bring their own lunch.

Tuesday/Thursday: $3,258/year or $362/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $4,941/year or $549/month
Monday through Friday: $8,199/year or $911/month

Extended Care Options


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

Morning Bunch

For children enrolled in morning classes.
8:00–8:45 a.m.

Tuesday/Thursday: $66/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $99/month
Monday through Friday: $165/month

Lunch Bunch

For children enrolled in either morning or afternoon classes. Children must bring their own lunch.
11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday: $106/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $159/month
Monday through Friday: $265/month

After Bunch

For children enrolled in afternoon classes or Afternoon Extended Care.
3:30–4:00 p.m.

Tuesday/Thursday: $42/month
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: $63/month
Monday through Friday: $105/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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