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Registration Application for 2023-2024 Preschool Year

Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is open on a rolling basis provided there are spots available. Please scroll down to complete the Registration Application. 

Application STEPS and Fees:

  • Currently enrolled children and their siblings, children of formerly enrolled families, and new children who are members of St. James must submit the Registration Application and a $150.00 non-refundable registration fee to the Preschool Office by December 9th at 1:00 p.m.
  • All returning children are guaranteed a space for the following school year.
  • Siblings, children of formerly enrolled families and new children of St. James church members are given priority over new families.
  • While unlikely, should there happen to be an over-subscription for a particular class, a lottery process will be used to assign spaces, with priority given first to returning students, and then to siblings, church members, and former St. James Preschool families.
  • All other families (families who have never had a child at St James Preschool and non-church members) must submit the Registration Application and the Application Fee of $150.00 to the Preschool Office by December 9th at 1:00 p.m.
  • Spaces for new students will be assigned by a lottery process.
  • A wait list will be established once classes are full.

Letters will be mailed by January 13, 2023 to all families who submitted registration applications and appropriate fees.  Parents of children placed on the wait list will be notified of openings as they occur.

All students enrolling at St. James Preschool are required to make a non-refundable $350 tuition deposit payment no later than the latter of March 15, 2023 or within ten (10) days of receipt of notification of acceptance. This deposit will be applied to the students’ final tuition payment for the 2023-2024 school year.  Schedule for tuition payments for the 2023 – 2024 school year will be provided in the Registration Materials to be made available by November 11, 2022.

While the Preschool reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of St. James Preschool for a particular applicant based on his/her needs and the school’s facilities and resources, admission to St. James Preschool is made without regard to race, color, creed, sex, or national origin.

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Registration Booklet
Carpool Guidelines

St. James
Preschool Forms

Below you will find the attached forms that will need to be filled out in order for your child to attend St James Preschool. If you have any questions or need further assistance please contact us at admissions@stjamesatlanta.org

Registration Application

Registration Application

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Sibling you are Registering

Emergency Information

PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

In case of a severe injury or illness, the director, assistant director or classroom teacher will first call the Fulton County Emergency Medical Squad (911) and then call the parents. If the parents or an emergency contact are unavailable, the director or assistant director will follow the emergency vehicle to Scottish Rite Hospital (1001 Johnson Ferry Rd.)

If the injury does not warrant a call to 911, but does require immediate medical attention (and the parent or emergency contact person cannot be reached), two staff members will transport the child to Scottish Rite Hospital.

All minor injuries will be handled in house. In the case of minor illness, the parents (guardian) or emergency contact will immediately be called. If no one can be contacted, the child will remain in the director’s office until school is over or until a parent or emergency contact is reached.

PERSONS WHO MAY BE CALLED IN AN EMERGENCY IF PARENTS CANNOT BE REACHED:

Waiver of Liability

Waiver of Liability

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It is understood that St. James Preschool will make every effort to prevent accidents, but in the case of an accident, neither the Preschool nor St. James United Methodist Church will be held liable. It is mutually understood that in the event of an accident or illness of my child while in the care of St. James Preschool, the staff shall use their best efforts to contact the parents. In the event the parent is not immediately available, however, the staff is authorized to secure such medical care as the situation may reasonably warrant. It is agreed that where the school has acted in good faith to comply with an accident/illness of my child, any and all liability as might exist, is expressly waived by the parent.

Carpool Agreement Form

Carpool Agreement Form

ST. JAMES PRESCHOOL PARKING LOT AND CARPOOL SAFETY GUIDELINES

I have read the St. James Preschool Parking Lot and Carpool Safety Guidelines (dated February 2022). I also agree to comply with any St. James Preschool Board approved amendments to the guidelines. I will inform all other persons (e.g., spouses, nannies, babysitters, neighbors, grandparents, friends, relatives, etc.), who come to St. James Preschool on my behalf, of the requirements in the guidelines. Any violation(s) of these guidelines and procedures by me, or anyone on St. James United Methodist Church property on my behalf, shall result in consequences which could include fines and/or revocation of my parking lot and carpool privileges.

General History Form

General History

PERSONS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO PICK UP CHILD OTHER THAN PARENTS:

Parent COVID Waiver

Parent COVID-19 Waiver

In consideration of my children being allowed to enroll in St. James Preschool during the COVID-19 pandemic and for other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, on behalf of myself, my children and all others who may claim by, under, or through myself I do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless and do hereby release, acquit, and forever discharge the St. James Preschool and all of its officers, employees, agents and assigns, and all other persons or connected therewith from any and all claims, actions, causes of action which I or my children now have, or which may hereafter accrue, whether for personal injury or property damage, whether known or unknown, arising out of or in any way resulting from my and/or my children’s attendance of the St. James Preschool during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Please read and check each statement below.

Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, dry cough, shortness of breath, chills, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, muscle aches. While we understand that many of these symptoms can also be related to non-COVID-19 related issues we must proceed with an abundance of caution during this Public Health Emergency. These symptoms typically appear 2-7 days after being infected so please take them seriously. Your child will need to be symptom free without any medications for 24 hours before returning to the facility.

I Certify & Agree

I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with the provisions listed herein. I acknowledge that failure to act in accordance with the provisions listed herein, or with any other policy or procedure outlined by St. James Preschool may result in termination of services. I acknowledge that care for my child may be terminated if it is determined that my actions, or lack of action unnecessarily exposes another employee, child, or their family member to COVID-19.

Parent Physician Medical Form

Please click on the link below to download our Parent Physician Medical Form. Please fill it out and return it to our front office.

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Trusted And Loved By Atlanta’s Parents

I  think I speak for all St. James families when I say that SJP is a happy, caring, and safe learning environment where children truly look forward to school. All of the beautiful little smiles and sounds of laughter throughout is a true testament to YOU for creating the magic that is St. James Preschool. How lucky our children are to have this gem of a community around them! Thank you for all that you do for our children- you are loved and appreciated beyond measure.

Caroline Ross-da Silva

As a former elementary school assistant principal and teacher, it was important for me to find a preschool for my own child that had an enriching curriculum and a nurturing community. When we found St. James, we feel like we hit the jack pot! The school has a close-knit feel; the director knows the name of EVERY student. And for the academics, the research-based phonics and handwriting instruction ensures high levels of learning for all students.

Pam Padak

Our family has been at St James Preschool for many years, and it has been such an incredible experience for our children and for us as parents. We’ve watched our kids fall in love with learning and develop what will no doubt be lifelong friendships. Throughout their time at the preschool, our children have been surrounded by teachers and staff who put so much effort in getting to know and care for each child who walks through the doors. St James Preschool will forever hold a special place in our hearts!

Ryan & Melissa Briley

The moment we walked through St. James we knew that this was the school for our girls. Having just moved to the Atlanta, St. James gave us the sense of community that we needed. We are now going on year 4, and at the end of each year we are so happy to know that it was not yet our last. We love everything about St. James - the staff, the curriculum, the beautiful playground, the welcoming classrooms, and the families. St. James is truly wonderful! 

Danielle Nolte

St. James Preschool is more than just a school, it’s a community filled with love and compassion for growing our children! This is seen through the simple yet intentional acts of each teacher and staff, starting from knowing all kids’ names during carpool to genuinely investing in your family (even after they graduate from the school!) Each year as we progress into a different class, I think to myself this can’t top last year and then somehow it does. We truly feel blessed to have the teachers, staff, and other families at St. James as part of our extended family and know they are all having a positive impact on our children.

Keri Kanitz