Enrollment
Enrollment in SEEC is based upon an annual random number drawing lottery process that includes consideration of factors such as parents’ place of employment, child’s birth date, and sibling status. Smithsonian employees get priority for all open spaces at SEEC. Each March, enrollment for all ages is determined for the upcoming fall through the lottery process. If a vacancy occurs during the year, a child will be selected from the remaining applicants according to the same lottery results, but always giving priority to Smithsonian staff members.
All applications should be returned to SEEC along with the application fee (based on a sliding scale). The application fee is based on a sliding scale ($15 – $50). A nominal fee is charged to reapply each year. Application DOES NOT guarantee enrollment.
Infants – Preschool
Financial Aid
Financial aid information will be provided to families once accepted.
See current guidelines here. (add link)
Open Houses
Toddlers
January 1, 2020
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Infants and Twos
January 1, 2020
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Preschool
January 1, 2020
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Schedule a Tour
If you are unable to attend an open house or just have additional questions about enrollment in our full-time school, please contact the enrollment specialist, Melody Passemante Powell.
202.633.2941 or passemantem@si.edu
Kindergarten
Applications
All applicants must submit a SEEC Kindergarten Registration Application between December 1 and March 1 to be eligible for enrollment. A $75 application fee is required.
Applicants received after March 1st will be considered as space becomes available.
Offers and Deposits
A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due by March 15th to guarantee a child’s enrollment.
A second non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due by May 15th for all children except those currently enrolled in SEEC. Currently enrolled families at SEEC will have their current student deposit held to cover the second half of the deposit.
All applicants must submit a SEEC Kindergarten Registration Application between December 1 and March 1 to be eligible for enrollment. A $75 application fee is required.
Offers for space in the Kindergarten will be extended following the lottery in March. Parent responses are due by March 15th
Open Houses
2020 -2021
Open House
TBA
