We welcome children, ages 2 through 5 years, who are not enrolled in kindergarten. Children will be placed in a class based on their age as of September 1st of that school year. Toilet training is not required for any Aldrich class.
When is enrollment?
Applicants are accepted beginning in January for the following year, and admission is on a first come, first served basis. We will accept registrations as long as we have openings, and we maintain a waiting list to fill vacancies.
Enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year will begin in January.
To enroll, we need the following items:
Enrollment Form
The enrollment form for 2021-2022 will be available in January 2021.
Immunization Record
Please fill out the immunization form and drop it off at Aldrich School or email it to aldrich@aldrichschool.com
Enrollment Fee
The enrollment fee is $60 per family. Please bring the fee when turning in the enrollment form and immunization form.
Health Care Summary
A health care summary completed by a provider must be on file within 30 days of starting school, preferably by the first day of school.
Preschool Program Schedule
Our regular preschool program operates from September through May. Our calendar generally follows that of the Rochester Public School system.
Morning sessions: 9:00-11:30 a.m. (3-5 year olds)
Morning sessions: 9:15-11:15 a.m. (2 year olds)
Afternoon sessions: 1:00-3:30 p.m. (3-5 year olds)
Full Day sessions: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (3-5 year olds)
Tuition Rates 2020-2021
2 days per week (Tu/Th)
Mornings: $190 per monthAfternoons: $165 per monthFull Days: $435 per month
3 days per week (M/W/F)
Mornings: $250 per monthAfternoons: $215 per monthFull Days: $580 per month
5 days per week (M-F)
Mornings: $395 per monthAfternoons: $380 per monthFull Days: $1015 per month
Financial Assistance
Aldrich is pleased to offer financial assistance for two- and three-day programs to those families that qualify. Priority is given to children who are four or five by September 1st. Applicants must also determine their eligibility for Families First Pathways Early Learning Scholarship.
Aldrich scholarships are made available through fundraising events held each year and donations toward financial assistance.