Enrollment Information




Applications are accepted after a tour of our school has been completed.

Please contact us at 617.926.0511 if you'd like to schedule a tour.

Enrollment Information

Most children turn 3 by the fall to be eligible for enrollment at Russell. Depending on enrollment, limited spots may be available for children who turn 2 years 9 months old after September 1st and are exhibiting preschool readiness.

Our admissions policy is to create classes balanced in age and gender, and to support an all-inclusive and diverse learning community, culturally, ethnically and geographically. Children range in age from 3 to 5 and may attend three, four, or five days per week. Maximum class size per day typically ranges from 15 - 18 children.

Russell Preschool provides equal opportunity for all applicants and their families, and all employees. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, physical ability or physical challenge, religion, political beliefs, gender identification or expression, sexual orientation, age, family composition, marital status, disability or veteran status.

Tuition

The tuition rate for the 2024-2025 school year is $3,188 per day and annual tuition is based on the number of days per week your child attends school. 

Annual Tuition 2024-2025:

* Annual tuition increases are determined in early spring for the following fall and are typically between 1% - 3%, if at all.

Application Procedure

Parents of prospective students must tour the school and speak with the Director or a member of the Enrollment Committee before receiving an application. Tours are scheduled individually beginning in October. Families who are interested in the school may also attend one of our scheduled Visit Days. To request a tour, e-mail enrollment@russellpreschool.org or call (617) 926-0511. Information on our Visit Days can be found our Visit Days page.

 Optionally, feel free to fill out our inquiry form instead and someone from our team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Please note:  If Russell School enrollment is filled during the fall enrollment period winter applications will continue to be taken for waiting pool status.