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The Tiny Dragons Preschool program offers younger students, ages 3-5, a full Chinese immersion environment and an early start with the Chinese language. This early learning takes advantage of a child’s innate ability to distinguish the subtle tones necessary to acquire fluency in the Chinese language. Our premiere language immersion program encourages children to learn, play, and grow through developmentally appropriate, play-based activities in Mandarin. We believe that a play-based environment balanced with routine and structure gives children the freedom to explore, make discoveries, solve problems, and develop social skills. Students will follow a curriculum that teaches appropriate preschool topics and promotes Mandarin language acquisition and learning.

  • Small class, customized learning in two age groups of 3-4 and 4-5 – students are taught in their instructional/age level

  • Blended age activities to create a nurturing community among classmates – opportunity to learn and to be learned

  •  Low staff-child ratio to ensure program quality – allow more individual attention and curriculum instructions, reduce time and effort devoted to classroom management, and promote positive interpersonal interactions

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

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.

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 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 form 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.