Takoma Children's School (Takoma DC) has 1 or 2 spaces now. Not sure if they'll have space mid year.

Also, some schools may have a "drop dead" date for not accepting new students. I work at a small preschool and we take children mid-year all the time, provided we have openings. However, we won't enroll someone after March 1st even if we do have openings. The preschool where I work is a traditional half day program that runs Sept - May.

Yes, mostly due to families moving out of the area...though if it comes up before you need it you may have to pay to hold the spot.

Yes. Two of my kids have started mid-year at a private preschool. This area is pretty transient and there is a lot of movement on waitlists, even after the school year starts. Both of my kids started in late fall, but I know my son’s class a few years ago had one child leave and another start around January.

Some of the small private schools may have space. Would you consider private or only looking at public options?

Possibly a silly question. But we had planned to do DCPS pre k 3, but our fall plans have changed.

I'd really like DD to start something in the mid-year.

Because we were planning on DCPS we didn't explore any other options. And are totally new to this!

Are there schools that accept kids mid-year? Does it depend on a wait list? Any recommendations?

Thank you!