Registration
Ready to Enroll Your Child in Our Play-Based Program?
At MDOW, we believe that joyful learning begins with play. Our experienced staff and thoughtfully designed classrooms nurture curiosity, creativity, and social growth. Whether you’re joining us for the school year or summer, we’re excited to welcome your family to our community.
All registration is done through Brightwheel, our secure online platform. You’ll need to create an account to complete your application.
Main Registration Period
We open registration each January
School Year: September–May
Summer Session: June–August
Rolling registration continues throughout the year to fill open spots.
Key Dates
January 9 – Registration for Summer 2026 and School Year 2026-27 for current MDOW families
January 11 - Open House 1-3PM
January 30 – Registration for Summer 2026 and School Year 2026-27 for MDOW alumni & waitlisted families
February 9 – Registration for Summer 2026 and School Year 2026-27 for new families
Register through Brightwheel – our secure online platform. You’ll be asked to create an account and complete all forms digitally.
Program Dates
Summer 2026: June 2 – August 21, 2026 (tentative, not yet finalized)
School Year 2026–27: August 31, 2026 – May 28, 2027 (tentative, not yet finalized)
Registration Requirements
Minimum of 2 sessions per week
Sessions must be on different days
Example: Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon
How Tuition Is Calculated
Tuition is based on weekly sessions
1 session = 1 morning or 1 afternoon
Full day (9:00–3:30) = 2 sessions
Examples:
2 sessions/week = Monday & Wednesday mornings
4 sessions/week = Tuesday & Thursday full days
Pre-K Enrollment
Children who are 4 years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible for our Pre-K program.
Choose one of two full-day options:
Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
You may add additional days through the 3–5-year-old section on the registration form.
Billing and Payment
September tuition is due July 1 (non-refundable)
Monthly tuition for October–May is billed via Brightwheel, due by the 10th of the preceding month
*Example: October tuition is due September 10
Payment Methods
ACH debit (no fee)
Credit card (3% processing fee)
*Tuition is not prorated for absences or weather-related closures.
$210
2
$196
$315
3
$294
$420
4
$392
$525
5
$490
$630
6
$588
$735
7
$686
$840
8
$784
$945
9
$882
$1050
10
$980
Other Rooms (Heart/Bear/Ocean/Jungle)
Sessions/Week
Smiley Room (2s)
Sibling Discount
5% discount on the lower tuition amount for families with multiple children enrolled
*Limit one discount per family
Withdrawal Policy
•30-day written notice required for withdrawal or schedule changes
•Tuition is non-refundable
•Temporary withdrawals without payment are not guaranteed a return spot
Fees
Application Fee $25 (non-refundable; due upon acceptance)
Registration Fee $50 (non-refundable; due upon class placement)
Schedule Change Fee $25 (after classroom assignment)
Late Payment Fee 10% if not paid by the 15th
Materials & Supply Fee $150 per family (September)
Extra Sessions (by request & availability)
Heart/Bear/Ocean/Jungle Rooms: $28/session
Smiley Room: $33/session
Extended Care Options
Before Care 7:30 – 9:00 AM
Drop-in: $12/session
Monthly: $180/month
After Care 3:30 – 5:30 PM
Drop-in: $18/session
Monthly: $270/month