The Perigee Preschool

is now accepting applications for the

2024-25 school year

Enrollment process information

  • The Perigee Preschool offers a year-round, full-day only Montessori + Reggio program for children ages 6 months - 6 years.

  • The school is open Monday-Friday from 8:30am - 5:30pm and offers a year-round curriculum.

  • 2024-2025 tuition rates: $2,730/month

  • Enrollment occurs on a rolling basis depending on space availability.

  • For the 0-3 year old children in the infant-toddler and twos program, The Perigee tries to establish a cohort of children born around the same time period.

  • For the 3-6 year old preschool program, The Perigee Preschool is first come, first served, based on the date of the received payment for the completed registration form.

  • We offer an inviting, child-centered, warm, playful, home-like, educational environment located near Lakeshore in Oakland, CA.

  • The school contract is a full year enrollment.

  • All enrolled families have a priority re-enrollment option offered in January for the September start of the following school year.

  • Please visit our Calendar page for holidays and vacation timing.

  • We enthusiastically welcome families of all backgrounds and dynamics. We are an inclusive community.

Steps to enroll

  1. Complete the inquiry form below

  2. We will contact you to schedule an orientation visit at our home-based, learning environment

  3. Review all pertinent information on our website

  4. If you’d like to reserve a position for your child, complete the full enrollment application

  5. Submit the $50 application fee via Zelle (non-refundable)

  6. A one month tuition deposit is required at the time of official enrollment. This deposit is to hold your child’s space and will be refunded the last month of attendance at the school when given 1 month’s notice.

  7. The Ann deRosa Scholarship Fund is available to assist families experiencing financial hardship. Need-based scholarships are also available. Please message below for more information.

  8. Please note that parents and staff host an annual fundraiser to raise funds to purchase new materials each school year.

    For more information or to be contacted about enrollment, please complete the interest form below! you are Also welcome to contact us at theperigeepreschool@gmail.com