Application Process

Our Early Childhood Education program is designed to prepare your child for elementary school through joyful learning and instructional play. Our program builds problem-solving skills, empathy and a positive self-image while encouraging teamwork and fostering awareness and enjoyment of physical skills.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Applicant Families:

1. Complete the Online Application and submit the $100 application fee

• Applications for the following school year open on November 1. 
• To be considered in the first round of decisions, applications are due no later than February 1.

2. Program age eligibility:

• Pre-Kindergarten: For children who turn 4 or 5 years old by December 31
• Kindergarten: Must be 5 years old by September 1

3. Required Forms to complete the application file:

• Photo of your child 
• Any pertinent educational assessments, if applicable
• Confidential Student Evaluation form from your child’s current teacher
• Parent Questionnaire
• Current teacher evaluation (if applicable)

4. Family Conversation

We meet with every family applying to the school. The Family Conversation includes both parents and the applicant(s). Siblings are welcome. 

Here is what we will cover:

• Why you’ve chosen Almaden Country Day School
• Your goals for your child
• Your child's specific interests or favorite activities
• Your desired level of parental involvement
• Any questions you or your family members may have

5. Decision Letters/Emails

At Almaden Country Day School we strive to accept students who will be a good fit for our program while considering our ability to meet a student's needs. Students are accepted based on space availability and the results of the application process. We do not enroll on a first-come, first-served basis. Where space is not available, students who would otherwise have been accepted will be placed in a wait pool. For applications received before February 1, decisions are emailed in mid-March.

6. Enrollment

Once your child is accepted, you can secure their space by paying the non-refundable enrollment deposit within seven days of the date of your acceptance letter. 

Please call or email the office if you have any questions about the application process, 408.997.0424 or admissions@almadencountryday.org.

1. Complete the Online Application and submit the $100 application fee

• Applications for the following school year open on November 1. 
• To be considered in the first round of decisions, applications are due no later than February 1.

2. Required Forms to complete the application file:

• Photo of your child 
• Any pertinent educational assessments, if applicable
• Confidential Student Evaluation form from your child’s current teacher
• Parent Questionnaire
• Current teacher evaluation 

3. Family Conversation

We meet with every family applying to the school. The Family Conversation includes both parents and the applicant(s). Siblings are welcome. 

Here is what we will cover:

• Why you’ve chosen Almaden Country Day School
• Your goals for your child
• Your child's specific interests or favorite activities
• Your desired level of parental involvement
• Any questions you or your family members may have

4. Decision Letters/Emails. 

At Almaden Country Day School we strive to accept students who will be a good fit for our program while considering the preferences and needs of the family. We do not enroll on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are accepted based on available spaces and on the results of the student shadow and family interview. Where space is not available, students who would otherwise have been accepted will be placed in a wait pool. For applications received before February 1, decision letters will be emailed on March 4. If you apply after February 1, your decision letter will be emailed after March 11. 

5. Enrollment.

Once your child is accepted, you can secure his or her space by paying the non-refundable enrollment deposit within seven days of the date of your acceptance letter. 

Please call or email the office if you have any questions about the application process, 408.997.0424 or admissions@almadencountryday.org.

New Applicants

We are currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. 

                                      Apply online

If you have questions, please feel free to contact admissions@almadencountryday.org.

Once your child has completed the shadow dates and or assessment, your family will participate in a 30-minute conversation with a member of our admissions team.

What happens in the family conversation? We will discuss why you’ve chosen ACDS, what your goals are for your child and how you plan on being involved as parents. Parents/guardians and the applicant are expected to attend the interview. Siblings are also welcome to attend.

At Almaden Country Day School we strive to accept students who will be a good fit for our program while considering our ability to meet a student's needs. Students are accepted based on space availability and the results of the application process. We do not enroll on a first-come, first-served basis. Where space is not available, students who would otherwise have been accepted will be placed in a wait pool. For applications received before February 1, decisions are emailed in mid-March.

Non-Discrimination Policy 

Almaden Country Day School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

If you have questions about the application process please contact the Admissions Office. 

Thank you for your interest in Almaden Country Day School!