Early Start To Chinese Fluency
Full Chinese Immersion for ages 3-5
At Tiny Dragons Preschool children learn, play and grow through developmentally appropriate, play-based activities in Mandarin.
Tuition & Payment
Tuition is calculated on an annual basis and divided into 10 equal payments. Tuition payment does not vary regardless of illness, vacation, school closures for holidays or inclement weather during the 10-month academic year.
2024-2025 Tuition*
5 Full Days: $1050 a month
5 Half Days: $880 a month
4 Full Days: $950 a month
3 Full Days: $860 a month
Non-refundable registration fee for all students is required with last month’s tuition or annual payment.
Payment options:
- Annual tuition paid in full on or before Sept. 1st
- Monthly tuition via cash/check or ACH payment: due on the last day of the month for the coming month
One month’s notice must be given for withdrawal. Failure to give at least 30 days written notice for withdrawal or enrollment modification will result in the last month’s tuition deposit not being prorated or refunded.
* Please note that advertised rates are subject to change
** Pending availability of the funds, Tiny Dragons Preschool offers limited tuition assistance to students who qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program. Please contact the office for questions.
Sample Schedule
8:30am-9:00am Morning Drop-off, Free Choice Activities
9:00am-9:30am Circle Time, Math/Language Development, Music & Movement
9:30am-11:00am Snack, Art, Curriculum-based Projects, Science Exploration
11:00am-11:40am Outside Activities, Group Games
11:40am-12:00pm Circle Time, Books, Stories, Songs & Rhymes
12:00pm-12:30pm Lunch, Half Day Student Dismissal
12:30pm-2:00pm Nap & Quiet Activities
2:00pm-2:45pm Art, Games, Puzzles
2:45pm-3:15pm Outside Play
3:15pm-3:30pm Books & Stories, DISMISSAL
Application & Registration
All students must be fully potty trained before attending the Tiny Dragons Preschool. Priority will be given to siblings of Hope Chinese Charter School (HCCS) students (public program). Enrollment in the TD preschool program does not guarantee admission to HCCS.
Returning Students:
- Students currently attending TD Preschool who are age eligible to attend preschool for another year do not need to reapply.
- Registration forms will be sent to the parents to re-enroll their children for the following school year.
New Students
- Must be 3 years old on or before September 1st.
- An online application must be completed for each new student.
- Parents will receive placement confirmation via email stating whether or not their child receives a placement in the preschool program.
- Applications received during January-February open enrollment period, placement confirmation email will be sent in early March. Applications received outside of the yearly open enrollment period, placement confirmation email will be sent within two weeks from the time the application is received.
- If an applicant is not placed in the preschool class, it will be maintained on the wait-list.
- Parents must confirm their acceptance by completing and submitting the registration documents and required fees to the Office by the noted deadline in order to move forward in the registration process
Please note that Tiny Dragons is a private school program whereas Hope Chinese Charter School (HCCS) is a public school program. Students enrolled in the preschool are not guaranteed admissions into HCCS Kindergarten class. Priority will be given to siblings of HCCS students.