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 school year, and admission is on a first come, first served basis. We accept registrations throughout the school year as long as we have openings, and maintain a waiting list to fill vacancies.
Enroll now for the 2026-2027 School Year!
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 submit a copy of your child’s Immunization Record or complete and submit this form with your enrollment contract.
Enrollment Fee
The enrollment fee for the 2026-2027 school year is $100 per family. The enrollment fee must be paid to reserve a spot for your child.
The fee can be paid by cash, check or credit card.
Please complete the form below to set up auto-pay from your checking or savings account or pay with credit card.
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: 8:30-11:00 a.m. (3-5 year olds)
Morning sessions: 8:45-10:45 a.m. (2 year olds)
Afternoon sessions: 12:30-3:00 p.m. (3-5 year olds)
Full Day sessions: 8:30 a.m.-3:00 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 5:00pm! Our Extension Programs (Early Bird, Lunch Bunch and Kids Club) offer families more convenient drop off and pick up times.
Early Bird: 7:30-8:30am
Lunch Bunch: 11:05am-12:15pm
Kids Club: 3:00-5:00pm
Click here to learn more about Extension Programs.
Tuition Rates 2026-2027
2 days per week (Tu/Th)
Half Days: $255 per month
Full Days: $620 per month
3 days per week (M/W/F)
Half Days: $335 per month
Full Days: $820 per month
5 days per week (M-F)
Half Days: $560 per month
Full Days: $1440 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.
The Aldrich Scholarship Fund can take into account several factors that other scholarships often don’t, such as (but not limited to) medical debt, school loans and other extenuating circumstances. We encourage all families that are concerned about preschool cost to apply for our Aldrich Scholarship.
Aldrich scholarships are made available through fundraising events held each year and donations toward financial assistance.