Preschool Details and Tuition
A fun, nurturing environment for children ages 2 1/2 to 5, combining the best in early childhood education with a full Spanish immersion focus.
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Program Information
- Our program is licensed by the DC Office of the State Superintendent for Education (OSSE), and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
CommuniKids Preschool is an approved provider under the Military and DoD Childcare Fee Assistance program. This program provides childcare subsidies to military families. Learn more here.- Students must be at least 2½ years old to attend CommuniKids Preschool DC
- Toilet training is not a requirement for students
- Previous exposure to the target language is not a requirement for students
- The Full Day program runs from 8:30 am-3:00 pm
- We offer Morning Extended Care from 8:00-8:30 am and Afternoon Extended Care from 3:00-6:00 pm each school day
- Our teachers are native speakers with years of experience working with young children
- Class size is no larger than 16 students with two teachers for the 2 1/2 and 3 year old classes
- Class size is no larger than 20 students with three teachers for the 4 year old classes
- Students may bring their lunches from home, or parents may choose to participate in our hot lunch delivery program. CommuniKids provides a healthy snack each day
- Our Student Support Team is on-site for both school and parent support
- We offer language enrichment classes in Chinese, French, and Spanish on weekdays
- Our preschool year runs from August to mid-June
- We offer a summer camp program with priority registration for preschool families. Summer camp tuition is separate from preschool tuition but comparable in weekly cost
- CommuniKids closes for federal holidays, spring and winter breaks, and occasional professional development days throughout the school year. Please request a copy of our Academic Calendar for more information
Application fee: $100.00 (non-refundable and non-transferrable)
DC Preschool Sample Daily Activity Schedule
| Hours | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00-8:30 AM | Morning Extended Care |
| 8:30-10:00 AM | Open Centers Circle Time Projects |
| 10:00 -10:30 AM | Bathroom Break Snack Time |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Outdoor Play and Exploration |
| 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM | Guided Centers Reading Time |
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:40 - 2:00 PM | Nap/Quiet Time Bathroom Break |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Open Centers Guided Centers Projects |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Closing Circle |
| 3:00 PM | Dismissal |
| 3:00 - 6:00 PM | Afternoon Extended Care |
2020-2021 DC Preschool Tuition
| Program | Hours | Annual Tuition | Enrollment Fee (Due Upon Acceptance) | Deposit (Due June 1) | 9 Monthly Installments (Sept-May) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Full Days | 8:30 am - 3:00 pm | $18,835.00 | $500.00 | $1,834.00 | $1,834.00 |
We accept DC Childcare subsidies.
DC Extended Care and Supplemental Services Fees - 8:30
| Program | Hours | Annual Charge | 10 Monthly Installments (Sept-June) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Extended Care | 8:00-8:30 am | $1,050.00 | $105.00 |
| Afternoon Extended Care for Free Pre-K Enhancement Applicants | 3:00-6:00 pm | $5,155.00 | $516.00 |
| Afternoon Extended Care for Non-Free Pre-K Enhancement Applicants | 3:00-6:00 pm | $3,505.00 | $351.00 |
| Hot Lunch | N/A | $800.00 | $80.00 |
| Language Classes | Various | $1,000.00 | $100.00 |
A fun, nurturing environment for children ages 2 1/2 to 5, combining the best in early childhood education with a full Spanish immersion focus.
REGISTER FOR A TOUR OR UPCOMING EVENT
Program Information
- Our program is licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), and is accredited bythe National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- CommuniKids Preschool is an approved provider under the Military and DoD Childcare Fee Assistance program. This program provides childcare subsidies to military families. Learn more here:
- Students must be at least 2½ years old to attend CommuniKids Preschool Falls Church
- Toilet training is not a requirement for students
- Previous exposure to the target language is not a requirement for students
- The Full Day program runs from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. The Half Day program runs from 9:00 am-12:30 pm
- We offer Early Morning Extended Care from 7:00-8:50 am, Morning Extended Care from 8:00-8:50 am, and Afternoon Extended Care from 3:00-6:00 pm each school day
- Our teachers are native speakers with years of experience working with young children
- Class size is no larger than 14 students with two teachers in each classroom
- Students bring their lunches from home. CommuniKids provides a healthy snack each day
- Our Student Support Team is on-site for both school and parent support
- We offer language enrichment classes in Chinese, French, and Spanish on weekdays
- Our preschool year runs from early September to mid-June
- We offer a summer camp program with priority registration for preschool families. Summer camp tuition is separate from preschool tuition but comparable in weekly cost
- CommuniKids closes for federal holidays, spring and winter breaks, and occasional professional development days throughout the school year. Please request a copy of our Academic Calendar for more information
Falls Church Sample Daily Activity Schedule
| Hours | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:00 or 8:00-8:50 AM | Early/ Morning Extended care |
| 8:50-10:00 AM | Open Centers Circle Time Projects |
| 10:00 -10:30 AM | Bathroom Break Snack Time |
| 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Outdoor Play and Exploration |
| 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM | Guided Centers Reading Time |
| 12:00 - 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | Dismissal for Half-Day Students |
| 12:40 - 2:00 PM | Transition for Full-Day Students Nap/Quiet Time Bathroom Break |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM | Open Centers Guided Centers Projects |
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Closing Circle |
| 3:00 PM | Dismissal for Full-Day Students |
| 3:00 - 6:00 PM | Afternoon Extended Care |
Application fee: $100.00 (non-refundable and non-transferrable)
Falls Church Preschool Tuition
| Program | Hours | Annual Tuition | Enrollment Fee (due upon acceptance) | Deposit (due June 1) | 9 monthly Installments (Sept -May) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Full Days | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | $16,290.00 | $500.00 | $1,579.00 | $1,579.00 |
| Five Half Days | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm | $9,610.00 | $500.00 | $911.00 | $911.00 |
| Three Half Days (MWF)* | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm | $6,515.00 | $500.00 | $602.00 | $602.00 |
Falls Church Extended Care and Supplemental Services Fees
| Program | Hours | Annual Charge | 10 Monthly Installments (Sept-June) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Morning Extended Care | 7:00-8:50 am | $2,186.00 | $219.00 |
| Morning Extended Care | 8:00-9:00 am | $1,093.00 | $109.00 |
| Afternoon Extended Care | 3:00-6:00 pm | $3,278.00 | $328.00 |
| Language Classes | Various | $1,093.00 | $109.00 |
