Admissions

We’re excited you’re interested in learning how to enroll at CHNS! We hope you’ve enjoyed reading about our community, programs, and philosophy and are taking the next step toward joining our incredible family at Carriage House Nursery School.

Apply for the 2025-2026 School Year

Step 1

Submit an Inquiry Form

Use the link above to submit an inquiry form.

We are very interested in getting to know your family and will follow up with tour date options.

Step 2

Attend a Tour/Open House

We welcome you to attend a tour of our beautiful campus. We will be hosting an Open House in January 2025. We look forward to answering any questions you may have.

Step 3

Submit an Application

After attending a tour, we will share with you an official application. An application fee of $100 will be collected.

Step 4

Admissions Notification

Families will be notified via email with their admissions decision.

  • "We could not speak any higher of Carriage House. From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the right choice for our toddler. From the meticulously clean indoor environment, the warm staff that treat us like family, to the outdoor classroom that provides lifelong memories, we could not see our son’s first experience in a school setting take place anywhere else."

    Nicole B.

  • "This is our first year at the Carriage House and our toddler is thoroughly enjoying her time at school. The staff and teachers are so caring, thoughtful and smart that I have zero worries sending her to school. I am thrilled she is getting some much loving guidance from such wonderful role models. The outdoor classroom is also a huge hit and I am so thankful to send her to a place that fosters learning/playing in the outdoors. We are so thrilled that our other kiddo will be starting in the fall too! Thank you Carriage House!"

    Emily J.

  • “Our oldest daughter started in the toddler room at 2 and went through pre-k and absolutely loved attending. Her only complaint was that she didn’t get to stay all day. The art, music, yoga, and all the other activities the teachers provided made it a fun and enriching environment for her to learn and gain confidence in herself before heading off to kindergarten. Our youngest is now enjoying the same experience but with the new outdoor classroom. It’s been a wonderful experience all around and we’re so fortunate they both got to experience the magic of Carriage House.”

    Jill H.

  • "We love Carriage house! We could not be happier with the quality care and education our children have received. The teachers and staff are amazing. It is a warm, welcoming environment that has help nurtured their independence and growth. There is a great sense of routine, while exploring new topics each week. The outdoor classroom is such a fun place for the kids to learn and use their imaginations!"

    Alyssa P.

 FAQs

  • Our school year is September to early June

  • Our enrollment begins in January for the September school year.

  • Yes, if we have class openings, you can register for the class based on your child’s age. If the class is full, your child’s name is added to the waitlist.

  • There is a waitlist application to complete.

  • We offer morning or afternoon sessions

  • Our morning sessions are 9:00am-11:30am and the afternoon sessions are 12:30pm-3:00pm. We also offer an Extended Day from 11:30am-3:00pm

  • The teachers create a daily schedule to include circle/story time, activity time, snack time, specialty time (music, art, and yoga), outdoor learning time, and outdoor gross motor time.

  • Toddlers 1:4, Preschool #1 1:3.5, Preschool #2 1:6, Prek #1 1:6 Prek #2 1:4.5

  • Children must be 2 year old by September 1st and no older than 6 years old.

  • No, they do not need to be potty trained.

  • We have an Open House In January and individual tours upon request.

“While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.”

— Angela Schwindt