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 2023-2024 School Year is now open!
To enroll, we need the following items:
Enrollment Form
Enrollment forms can be accepted in-person, by mail, or by email at aldrich@aldrichschool.com.
Immunization Record
Please include a completed immunization form with your enrollment contract.
Enrollment Fee
The enrollment fee is $60 per family. Please bring the fee when turning in the enrollment form and immunization form. To set up auto-pay from your checking or savings account, please complete the form below.
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)
Extended Care Options Available!
Children that are 3 years old by September 1st of the current school year can extend their programming so they can attend as long as 7:30am to 5:30pm! Our Extension Programs (Early Bird, Lunch Bunch and Kids Club) offer families more convenient drop off and pick up times.
Early Bird: 7:30-9:00pm
Lunch Bunch: 11:35am-12:45pm
Kids Club: 3:30-5:30pm
Click here to learn more about Extension Programs.
Tuition Rates 2023-2024
2 days per week (Tu/Th)
Half Days: $220 per month
Full Days: $530 per month
3 days per week (M/W/F)
Half Days: $290 per month
Full Days: $700 per month
5 days per week (M-F)
Half Days: $460 per month
Full Days: $1230 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.