Parents interested in learning more about the Early Learning Program are welcome to attend the ELP Open House on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 from 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Ox Ridge Elementary School (snow date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Ox Ridge Elementary School). Early Learning Program applications are currently being accepted for the 2023-2024 school year through Friday, January 6, 2023, for children who will be turning 3 and 4 years of age during the 2023-2024 school year.
- At this time, ELP does not have a preschool option for children who are Kindergarten age eligible, (age 5 by January 1, 2024).
Please complete the Free online application: The Early Learning Program Darien, CT (darienelp.org). The ELP Lottery will close on Friday, January 6, 2023. Parents will be notified by Monday, January 9, 2023 if their child was accepted into the program or if their child is on the waitlist. Anticipated tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $7,630.00 (excluding 3% processing fee). The final tuition amount will be determined in February, 2024 by the Board of Education during the budgeting process. Once you confirm your child’s acceptance, there will be a non- refundable deposit of 10% applied to your account. The balance of your tuition may be payable by Visa or MasterCard.
There are 2 options for the remaining tuition balance:
- Payment in full by August 31st (you will receive a 2% discount for this option)
- Three recurring payments (billing 8/31, 11/30 and 2/28).
If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact Celeste Forster, DPS Finance Department at cforster@darienps.org. Please click on the link to learn more about ELP
Warmest Regards,
Laura Straiton, Program Director of Early Childhood, SESS