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Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year
Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year
Eligibility
A child is eligible to enroll in the Front Yard (younger class) if they are at least 2 years, 9 months old by September 1 of the upcoming school year. To enroll in the Back Yard (older class), a child must be 4 years old by September 1.
Children who are just shy of the cutoff may still apply and could be considered; however, priority is given to children who meet the stated age requirements.
Admission Process
Step 1
Tour the school
Your admissions journey begins with seeing CCC in person on a tour. This is your opportunity to experience the co-op in action, seeing how teachers and parents work together to create a nurturing, playful space where children can thrive. All applicants are required to attend a tour within six months prior to applying.
Step 2
Complete Application
After your tour, you’ll be invited to complete a CCC application. Submitting an application is your chance to share more about your child, your family, and your interest in the co-op model. It also helps us understand how CCC might be a good fit for your family, and how your family’s strengths and interests could enrich our community.
Applications are due by January 15, but we encourage families to submit early whenever possible. Early applications give our Admissions Committee more time to thoughtfully review each family’s information and help us plan for the year ahead.
Step 3
Application Review
Admissions are reviewed each year by a team including members of the CCC Diversity & Equity Committee, Membership Committee, and Teacher Directors.
Factors including families’ representation from diverse communities, currently enrolled students and their siblings, as well as children’s age, gender, alumni status, and extended care needs are taken into consideration.
Step 4
Receive Decision
Offer letters are typically sent out in February or March. Families who are offered a spot will receive detailed next steps about enrollment, orientation, and how to get ready for the school year.
For families who apply after the deadline, or who are not offered immediate placement, CCC maintains a wait pool. Families in the wait pool will be contacted if space becomes available.
CCC welcomes all families.
CCC strives to admit a diverse class of students across many dimensions.
We strongly encourage Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Asexual, Intersex, Trans and Gender non-conforming people; families from under-resourced communities; immigrants; disabled and neurodivergent people; and others with diverse perspectives and experiences to apply.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where all children and families feel valued and supported. Our admissions process is designed to reflect our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.