1. Fill out the registration form before registration begins and be sure to identify a First Choice and Second Choice for your child’s school schedule. Please note the school-only times in parenthesis. If you need additional care for your child, circle the day(s) you will need childcare. Your child is only eligible to attend 7:00am-6:00pm on the days they have childcare.

2. Pre-Kindergarten (4 years old by September 1st) Parents: Please be aware there is a difference in class options listed. If selecting the M-F Half-Day Pre-Kindergarten Class (8:45am-11:45am) with childcare, your student(s) will be napping after lunch. If selecting the All-Day Pre-Kindergarten Class (9:00am-2:30pm) the school day does not end until 2:30pm and they will not have a nap. It is hard to make changes after placing students so please be mindful when completing this portion.

3. Complete all three pages, and sign in the middle and at the bottom of the third page. This signature acts as your acknowledgement and acceptance of the terms listed on the registration form, publicity permission and handbook (available online) acknowledgement.

4. All registration forms need to be submitted via email to eecregistration@stmatthewseec.org.  Applications will be accepted beginning at 7 AM on February 4th for current families and February 11th for new students. Applications sent before 7AM will not be processed.

5. FOR RETURNING STUDENTS: A confirmation email will be sent within 72 hours offering placement. Be prepared to pay your enrollment fee at that time through your family Procare portal.

   • We will not save a seat for your student until this is paid. Your fee is nonrefundable. 

6. FOR NEW STUDENTS: In addition to the completed registration paperwork, there will be a second stage of the application process for all new students (including siblings of current students).

7. New students will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours verifying that your child’s application paperwork is complete.  At that time, you will receive details of how to register for the second stage of the process which involves a “playdate”.  

   • The playdates for new students that are siblings will begin on February 6, 2026. 

   • The playdates for new students that are part of new families will begin on February 17, 2026.  

   • The applicant and one parent will attend a scheduled meeting with other children and parents. The session will be about 30 minutes. This is an opportunity for the family to learn more about our program and for us to observe the children in a group/school setting to ensure our program is a good fit for your child.

8. Following the playdates, those families will receive an email offering placement.  Be prepared to pay your enrollment fee at that time through your family Procare portal. You will recieve instructions to set up your Procare account with your placement offer.

   • We will not save a seat for your student until this is paid. Your fee is nonrefundable. 

9. Payment through Procare and a copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport (new students only), must be received within 48 hours of placement offer to secure your spot.

   • (Copies of birth certificates should be emailed to eecregistration@stmatthewseec.org.)

10. New students: Instructions to set up your Procare account will be included with your placement offer. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 301-464-1813 or eecbilling@gmail.com. ​

 

In-House registration begins at 7 AM Wednesday, February 4th. New student registration begins at 7 AM on Wednesday, February 11th. 

If you are registering after June 1, please be prepared to pay both the enrollment fee and your first tuition payment.