How to Apply

Interested in becoming a part of Dulin Cooperative Preschool?

 

2021-2022 Admissions

Live, virtual open house presentations will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021. A video tour will be available for viewing prior to the presentations. Applications for new families will be accepted during General Registration from January 15, 2021 through February 15, 2021. If you are interested in Admissions, please contact our Admissions Chair to learn more.
 
 

2020-2021 Admissions

Pandemic Response Plan

 

2020-2021 Application

 
If you are interested in Admissions, please contact our Admissions Chair to learn more about our current openings and complete the application.

 
APPLICATION FEE: The NON-REFUNDABLE application fee for new families is $75 per child. The NON-REFUNDABLE application fee for currently enrolled families is $50 per child.

Dulin Preschool is run by parents. That’s why we understand and appreciate that parents want as straightforward an admissions policy as possible. At Dulin Preschool, we don’t require families to get on wait lists years before children are eligible (or born!), nor do we expect families to camp out in a parking lot.

The application process begins with taking a tour of the preschool and/or attending our annual Open House, which takes place in late January or early February. Although it is not a requirement, we strongly encourage parents to view the video tour of the school and attend our Virtual Open House Presentations. We have found that this is the best way to make sure that Dulin is a good fit for your family’s needs. Being a member of a cooperative preschool is incredibly fun and rewarding for both parents and children, but it also requires a certain amount of time, commitment, and accountability. If you cannot attend our Open House Presentations, please contact our Admissions Chair.

Here’s what you need to know to apply.

When is the upcoming Open House?
Our Open House is typically held on a Wednesday morning in late January or early February. Please check our Home Page for the confirmed date and time.
Can I complete the application now for the following school year?
The application is available on the first day of general registration, January 15th. All applications received from now through the end of our General Registration period will be added together and a lottery will be done to fill our open slots, as well as establish our wait list.
Do I have to attend the Open House to apply?
No, you do not. However we suggest and encourage you to participate, as our Open House provides you with great insight into our wonderful school!
When is the deadline for turning in next year's application?

Priority registration and general registration are January 15th – February 15th. Priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled students, siblings of former students, children of Church Members, and children of actively participating caregivers. General registration for any remaining spots is open to the public.

The deadline for including your child(ren)’s application(s) for entry into our initial drawing for the upcoming school year is the end of our General Registration period in mid February. Please see the Calendar of Events for details after the conclusion of Open House to make sure you don’t miss this deadline! All applications received after our first initial round of Admissions will be accepted and added to our wait list, as we will continue to fill spots as they open all the way up to the start of the school year.

What is the schedule for Open House?
Our Open House presentations starts with an informational slideshow about our preschool followed by Q&A sessions.
Can I bring my child(ren)?
Yes, you can. We will have childcare available. ***2021-2022 open house is virtual, and childcare is not provided.
Do you have a make-up date for Open House due to inclement weather?

Yes, we do. Our make-up date is usually scheduled for the following week, same time. Dulin follows Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) inclement weather policy. If FCPS has a delay or closing the Open House will be rescheduled. Please see our home page for specific and up-to-date information. We will do our best to update our home page if we have any last-minute weather cancellations. Please check our site if weather is a question!***2021-2022 Open House Presentations will be available for make-up viewing. Please contact our Admissions Chair.

What if I miss the Open House?
All is not lost! If you cannot make the Open House, or end up missing it at the last minute, please contact Dulin’s Admissions Chair to view the presentations.
Do I have to reapply if I applied last year and didn't receive a spot at Dulin?
Yes, you have to apply each year if you are interested in a spot for the upcoming school year. We do not have rolling admissions.
How will I learn if I’ve been accepted to Dulin?
Once the lottery has taken place in early March, the Dulin Admissions Chair will notify all those who have received a spot, as well as those who have been placed on the wait list.

 

Wait to hear from us. After we fill our spots with our Priority applicants (current families, alumni & Dulin Church members), we hold a lottery for any remaining openings, and for our wait list. Any applications received after our first round of admissions are added to the wait list as well.

Didn’t get a spot this go-around? Let us know of your continued interest. Due to relocations and other factors, we almost always draw upon our wait list over the spring, summer, and occasionally through the fall.