Enrollment Process
To enroll your child in Arcata Elementary Preschool
Get on the Waitlist: these families will have first priority for open slots.
Wait for a slot to open
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- typically Summer (mid June) or Fall (late August)
- We will call or email you when a slot is open
- Set up a time to view the Program
After you get a call or email:
Pick up Enrollment packet
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- Fill out ALL enrollment paperwork
- Return paperwork to the center
- Pay Registration Fee ($35)
******If you are using Changing Tides or Voucher program:
- enroll and/or contact that agency.
- This must be done before we can set up a start date because:
- tuition will be private pay until they verify start date
- A delay in start date could occur
- OR you could end up losing a slot all together
After you packet has been returned:
- Set up a time to visit the site with your child prior to child's start day.
- Sign Arcata Preschool Contract and set up start date
- Pay tuition (due on first day).
Waiting List
To get on to our Waiting List please email ([email protected]), call, or stop by with the following information:

Child's full name
Parent(s) full name
Birth date:
Potential schedule request (see schedules page)
Desired start date
Phone number(s) to best reach you.
Parent(s) full name
Birth date:
Potential schedule request (see schedules page)
Desired start date
Phone number(s) to best reach you.
Email Address
***Families on the waiting list will be called when a space becomes available.
Enrolled families typically stay for the entire "school year" (August
Enrolled families typically stay for the entire "school year" (August
to June), while most stay till Kindergarten starts in August/September.
If you have not heard from us please feel free to give us a call at 707-826-0243 or email at [email protected]
If you have not heard from us please feel free to give us a call at 707-826-0243 or email at [email protected]