Preschool Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Age Requirements, Tuition Rates & Forms
Preschool 2025/2026 Age Requirements & FAQs
Click on a preschool program title to view current FAQs.
Tiddlywinks (18 Months–2 years)
TW Caterpillers: Must be 18 months BY September 2 or 23 months AFTER December 31, 2025
TW Butterflies: Must be 2 years BY September 2 or 3 years AFTER December 31, 2025
Hillside Playschool (3 & 4 years)
Must be 3 years BY September 2 or 5 years AFTER December 31, 2025
Pre-K (4 Years)
Must be 4 years BY September 2 or 5 years AFTER December 31, 2025
Preschool Deposit & Tuition Rates
Tuition is based on a $18.75/hour rate*, broken down into monthly installments, and adjusted for holiday closures and other program breaks. A $500 deposit is due at the time of enrollment is is applied to your first month's tuition.
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Tiddlywinks:
Caterpillars
(Tues/Thurs)
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Tiddlywinks: Butterflies
(Mon/Wed/Fri)
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Hillside Playschool
(Mon–Thurs) |
Pre-K
(Mon–Thurs)
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| $500 Deposit Due on Lottery Selection Day |
Piedmont Resident: February 6 | Non-Resident: February 13
Families will receive an enrollment confirmation email |
| Withdrawal & Deposit Refund Window |
Up to 14 days after enrollment confirmation date (then non-refundable) |
| School Year Approx. Monthly Payments |
Resident $450
Non-Res $480 |
Resident $675
Non-Res $705 |
Resident $1200
Non-Res $1230 |
Resident $1200
Non-Res $1230 |
| School Year Withdrawal Requests |
written 30-day advanced notice
email [email protected] |
*Tuition may be updated July 2025 to reflect City Council-approved tuition rates. The fees above are an estimate based on a standard 4-week month.
Preschool Parent Handbook
To view PRD's current preschool handbook, please click HERE
Preschool School Year Forms
Before the start of each new school year, parents will be sent a preschool welcome packet, and are required to complete the following forms: