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Drop-off and pick-up procedures, what to pack, and answers to the questions parents ask most. Please share this page with anyone who picks up your child.
Pull all the way up to the curb on 400 North, facing west. A teacher will come to your car to walk your child in — and bring them back out at pick-up.
☀️Drop-off
- Drop-off begins at 8:40am for morning classes and 11:40am for afternoon classes.
- Pull all the way up to the curb on 400 N next to the preschool, facing your car to the west.
- Stay in your vehicle. Your child’s teacher will come to the car, help your child out, and walk them in.
- Once your child is out and it’s safe, pull forward so the line keeps moving.
🌙Pick-up
- Pick-up begins at 11:20am for morning classes and 2:20pm for afternoon classes.
- Display your child’s name card in the passenger window — teachers will bring them to your car.
- Pull forward out of the line before buckling, to keep traffic off University Ave.
- Classes end at 11:30am and 2:30pm. A per-minute late fee applies after class ends.
What to bring to school
A roomy backpack
A bit bigger than a regular sheet of paper (9.5″ × 11.5″) so art and schoolwork come home flat. Keep a change of clothes inside at all times.
Easy on/off shoes
We’re a shoes-off school! Please choose shoes your child can take off and put on all by themselves.
Labeled jackets
Write your child’s name inside coats and jackets — it’s amazing how alike they look on the hooks!
Questions parents ask
What ages do you accept?
Caterpillar Club is for toddlers 18 months to 2 years. Preschool is for ages 3 and 4 (children must be at least 2 years, 9 months at enrollment), and Kindergarten is for 5-year-olds.
Does my child need to be potty trained?
Preschool and kindergarten students must be fully potty trained — diapers and training pants aren’t permitted. Caterpillar Club toddlers do not need to be potty trained, but a parent should be reachable by phone during class.
How big are the classes?
Every class is limited to a maximum of six students, so each child receives individual attention every day.
Do you support children with special needs?
Yes. Chrysalis is proud to be part of the All Means All program, and all of our teachers are certified with the Special Needs Endorsement.
Is before- and after-school care available?
Yes — extended care is available Monday through Friday, with drop-off as early as 7:30am and pick-up until 4:30pm, at $12 per hour.
How do I pay tuition?
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month via Venmo to @chrysalispreschool. Paying the full year up front saves 10%. A $10 late fee applies after the 5th.
What happens if my child is sick?
Please keep your child home with fever, vomiting, diarrhea or other contagious symptoms. Children should be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning. If a child becomes ill at school, please pick them up within one hour.
Is Chrysalis a religious school?
No religious doctrine is taught, though we do emphasize personal integrity and kind, ethical behavior. We welcome every family.
Do I need to re-register each year?
Yes — every child, including currently enrolled students, re-applies each school year. Returning families are encouraged to register early to keep their spot.
Holidays, breaks & events
No school is held on legal holidays or school breaks. Check the calendar for exact dates, field trips and special events.
Ready to watch your little one take flight?
Classes are capped at six students, so spots fill quickly. Register today or come see our school in person.