We send a student information packet to parents before the start of preschool classes, typically in July for the new school year. We must receive all information by the deadlines for your child to attend preschool.

Students must have the appropriate vaccinations before attending preschool. Be sure to provide your child's vaccination records with your paperwork as requested.

Fee Payment

You may pay registration fees by debit/credit card; no cash or checks.

School Year Preschool

 A $100 non-refundable fee is due at the time of preschool class registration.

Summer Preschool

A $50 non-refundable fee is due at the time of summer program registration (per session).

Class Fees

Learn more about Class Fees.

School Year Payments

A payment plan for class fees is available (nine monthly payments). You may pay via the payment plan by debit/credit; no cash or checks. A $100 non-refundable fee and one month's payment is due at the time of registration. The remainder of payments will automatically be charged on the first of each month beginning August 1. 

Summer Payments

 A $50 non-refundable fee and 25 percent of summer session fees are due at the time of registration. The remainder of summer fees will automatically be charged on June 1 and July 1.

We will pro-rate class fees for late registration. We will send a letter via email that details the revised payment plan.  Pro-rated tuition is based on the number of preschool days for which the student is registered. New students will not be accepted between April 1 and the end of the school year.

Transfers

If you would like to transfer your child from one preschool class to another, email preschool@communityarts.org. Transfers between classes are considered before school begins.

Withdrawals

ANY volunteer or one-on-one aide* age 18+ who is working with youth, elderly or disabled populations (at risk or highly vulnerable populations) must comply with the City of Walnut Creek’s fingerprinting and mandated reporter training requirements. Any volunteer or aide is required to check in and check out with Walnut Creek Arts + Rec staff.

* A one-on-one aide is a person who is at a camp, class or program and only assisting with a specific participant. These aides are usually paid for and supplied by the family of the participant. This aide must show proof of fingerprinting and mandated reporter training before the start of any program they attend. Walnut Creek Arts + Rec must maintain on file contact information, emergency contact information, proof of fingerprinting clearance & certification of having successfully completed the mandated reporter training prior to the one-on-one aide being on site.

Limited Exception:
For “one off” volunteers age 18+ working in the above setting, as long as another staff member who is fingerprinted and has completed Mandated Reporter training is physically present at all times with the volunteer, that volunteer can assist for a limited amount of time.

• For example, assisting in a camp activity for 1 day, reading a story during preschool, a parent coming in to support their child during an activity, etc.

 Please be sure to review the full Arts and Rec Volunteer / Aide Protocol if you plan to volunteer or have an aide accompany your child / adult to class on a regular basis.