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Qualifications for Admission
The Board of Directors determines the maximum enrollment for the school and for each class.
Qualifications for admission to Olam Tikvah Preschool are as follows:
(1) Age: Applicants must meet the age requirements listed on the application.
(2) Sex: The school strives for an equal number of boys and girls in each class; however, the Membership Vice President(s) in consultation with the Teacher/Director and the President may decide to admit children currently on the waiting list without regard to gender.(3) Toilet Training: Children entering classes for older three- and four-year olds must be completely out of diapers and training pants ("Pull Ups") and be able to use the toilet independently.
If a child has not completed their toilet training by the start of school, there will be a six-week grace period during which we will continue to hold the child's space in the class while the child becomes toilet trained. During this period, the parents must continue to pay tuition in order to hold the space, however the child may not attend school.
Children in the classes for two-year olds must wear diapers if not toilet trained.
Olam Tikvah Preschool welcomes all qualified applicants of any race, religion, or national origin.
Selection Process
Priority for entrance into Olam Tikvah Preschool is dependent on timely submission of application by the application deadline and will be given in the following order:
1. Currently-Enrolled Families
2. Synagogue Members
3. Former-Enrolled Families:New Students
4. Non-Members:New Students
Placement of Children in Class
Placement of children in particular classes is generally made in accordance with their ages and the population of enrolled children. Placement will be made in six classes based on birth dates and actual enrollment, and at the discretion of the Teacher/Director and teachers in consultation with the Membership Vice President(s). Birth date cutoffs shall be established to allow continuous corresponding progression into the Fairfax County Public School system.
Waiting List
Applicants are assigned to the waiting list when their application form and application fee are received by the Membership Vice President(s).
The names of applicants remaining after classes are filled are kept on the waiting list until an opening occurs or the application is withdrawn.
If the child is not placed in a class from the waiting list, or if the parent removes them from the waiting list, the application fee will be refunded.
Applications/Forms
Enrollment Application
Click here to view/print a PDF version of the current enrollment application.
Health Forms
Click here to view/print a PDF of the Virginia School Entrance Health Form.
If you do not have a copy of the free program, Acrobat Reader, click below to download one first.
Tuition and Fees
Payment
Checks are payable to Olam Tikvah Preschool and may be mailed to the Treasurer.
Due Dates
Annual tuition is divided into ten payments. The first tuition payment is due upon signing the contract for the following year. Thereafter, tuition is due on the 1st of the month, September through May. There are tuition discounts for siblings, prepayment of a full year's tuition, and Congregation Olam Tikvah members. If the pupil is withdrawn for any reason after the contract is signed 50% of the first tuition payment shall be retained by the school. After August 1st the entire first tuition payment shall be retained by the school.
