Thank you for your interest in Laurel Hill Nursery School. To apply, please follow these guidelines:
1. Visit the school
Open House events and Tours will be held throughout the Fall and early Spring. Click here to learn more and to register for a tour.
2. Submit an Application
The application fee is $45.00. Applications are considered filed on the date the application fee is paid. If the application fee is out of range for your family, please contact the school to inquire about assistance.
Eligibility & Admissions Criteria
Preschool: Children must be 2 years and 9 months by the first day of school. No diapers or pull-ups are permitted at school.
Pre-K: Laurel Hill’s Pre-K program is available for children who turn 5 years after before January 31 of that school year (for example, a child enrolled for the 2023-24 school year who will turn 5 by January 31 of 2024). Depending on space and circumstances the program may be available to additional children who don’t make the age cut-off, but who will be attending kindergarten the following year.
Preferential admission priority is given to current members, siblings of current members, and alumni, respectively. All other applications are generally considered in the order filed, however, we reserve the right to diversify admissions based on enrollee age and gender. Parent interviews are not required and enrollee children are not required to come in for a play date.
3. Communication
After your application is filed, your point of contact will be the Admissions Coordinator. We confirm Fall Session admissions in March.
Inclusivity
Laurel Hill Nursery School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, special needs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression in administration of its employment policies, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and/or other school administered programs.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp is available for current and incoming families. We typically offer 6 to 8 weeks of Summer Camp. Because summer camp enrollment is generally lighter relative to regular sessions, if your incoming child meets the age requirement, Summer Camp is a great way to acclimate them to the school and teachers, with the added benefit of a smaller class size. For summer camp dates, please contact the Admissions Office.
Requirements upon Admission
1. Recent (within the last 12 months) medical examination form for the enrollee child.
2. Recent (within the last 12 months) tuberculosis test for the enrollee child and for the corresponding working parent(s) or other working adult(s).
3. Child history and family environment questionnaire.
4. State-required disclosure forms will be provided by Laurel Hill.
5. Payment of registration fee.
6. Payment of first and last month’s tuition.
Laurel Hill Nursery School follows the San Francisco Unified School District calendar.