Admissions FAQs

  • Q1. Can I drop by at any time for a school tour?

    Due to the high interest in our program, tours are held in the mornings by appointment. We are happy to answer general questions over the phone or by email. 


    You may schedule a tour through our online calendar and someone from that campus will get back to you to confirm. 


  • Q2. Who should attend the school tour?

     Both parents (if applicable & possible). The initial tour is for adults only; your child will have an opportunity to visit the classroom and the teacher at a later date.

  • Q3. Is there a waiting list?

    Once our program reaches capacity, we do begin a wait list.

  • Q4. How far in advance may I submit an application?

    Parents are encouraged to apply as early as possible. School year begins in August and ends in May. Contact the school for more details.

  • Q5. Do you keep your school doors locked during the day? Tell me about your security.

    Yes, with the exception of morning arrival and afternoon dismissal times, all exterior doors and perimeter (playground) fences kept locked throughout the day.  Security specifics may be discussed personally with the Director of each of our campuses.  Safety is a priority for all of us, and safety is addressed in great detail in the program’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.

  • Q6. Do you have a summer program?

    Yes, we do.  Our summer program begins the Tuesday following Memorial Day. The program is broken into 4 two-week sessions. Tuition is per session, allowing for families to take vacations and breaks during the summer without the burden of full tuition during their breaks.

  • Q7. May I request a specific classroom/teacher?

    You may request, but accommodation is not guaranteed. Classroom placement is determined based upon a number of factors including classroom capacities, gender ratios student ages, and prior school experience. 

  • Q8. What are the factors that determine my child’s placement?

    Depending on the openings that are available, our goal is to balance the classrooms by age and gender of the children among other factors. 

  • Q9. Do you take field trips?

    Yes, CBMS plans for 3 per year, but only for our Lower (6-9)/ (9-12)Upper Elementary levels. In house field trips are made available for all students.

  • Q10. Is there a sibling discount?

    Yes, there is a second and third sibling discount. Contact the school of your interest for details. 

  • Q11. what are your additional fees?

    CBMS charges a one-time Application Fee of $100.00 per child due at the time of observation and an annual per-child Registration Fee (registration fees are based on program and are not to be prorated at any point in time). 

    Already enrolled families re-registering for the coming school year have discounted ‘early- registration’ opportunities.  


    Additionally, there is a $300.00 per year activity fee for each child.  Each child receives a class group photo, yearbook,  tickets to school wide events when applicable.  Additionally, this fee funds activities associated with the classroom parent led events, Parent Education, and Staff Development.  non-refundable in hwole or part.  Not subjct to discount for partial year enrollment.  Contents submect ot revision and/or substitution.  Fee due September 1, 2023 ($150)  and February 1, 2024 ($150) or upon enrollment if enrolling after September 2023.

  • Q12. Do you have registration fees?

    Yes, Our Toddler and Primary registration fee is $200 annually.  Our Elementary registration fee is $300 annually. For currently enrolled students, we offer early  registration discounts within the year. 


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