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How to Apply

The Little School welcomes children and families who are aligned with the school's mission and values. Our admissions process is designed to provide families with a variety of opportunities to learn about our educational program. We want to help you determine if your child will thrive in our dynamic, hands-on and social learning environment. Developing a strong partnership between our families and the school is key to the success of our program. 

The official admission process for the 2026-27 school year begins in October 2025

If you are interested in applying for the 2025-26, the regular application season is over, but we may have a few openings so you can still apply to be in the waitpool.

If you are ready to start learning about our program, you can learn more our application process on Ravenna, our online portal. There you first set up a profile and then it will guide you through all the admission steps outlined below.

Application Deadlines
November 21, 2025 Preschool through fifth grade current TLS family sibling applications due.
January 15, 2026 Kindergarten through fifth grade elementary applications due.
February 15, 2026 Preschool and prekindergarten (early childhood) applications due.

On time applicants will be notified of acceptance on Friday, March 20. 2026 through Ravenna.

Applications for kindergarten through fifth grade received after January 16, 2025 and applications for preschool and prekindergarten received after February 16, 2025 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications for Financial Aid are due Thursday, February 5, 2026.

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Step-by-Step Admission Process