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Admissions
At Carden Conejo, we believe that small class sizes, dedicated specialist teachers, and an engaging curriculum create an inspiring and enriching educational experience. Our admissions process is designed to help families explore our school and determine if it is the right fit for their child. We invite you to visit our campus, meet our passionate educators, and experience the dynamic community that makes Carden Conejo so special.
We look forward to welcoming your family and sharing what makes Carden Conejo an exceptional place to learn and grow. Our commitment remains steadfast in providing an academically rich and supportive environment—one that cultivates critical thinking, fosters personal responsibility, and nurtures a deep love of learning.
We’d love to meet you
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Mrs. Antoinette Grassi at (805) 497-7005
Discover Carden Conejo
Welcome to the Carden Conejo School admissions process.
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Early Childhood
Annual Tuition (2025-26 School Year)
- Pre-School (8:15 am – 11:30 am) – $10,400 (5 days per week)
- Pre-Kindergarten (8:15 am – 11:30 am) – $10,700
(5 days per week) - Transitional Kindergarten (8:15 am – 1:00 pm) – $13,000
(5 days per week) - Application Fee: Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten $100
(no entrance testing) - For new students entering Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, or Transitional Kindergarten, complete this form (2 sides) and sign it.
Download CC Early Childhood Application
Tuition Payment Choices
- Annual: Entire tuition is paid by July 1, 2025. Optional purchase of “Tuition Refund Plan” insurance (T.R.P.) equal to 3% of tuition.
- Biannual: 50% of tuition is due on July 1, 2025, and 50% is due on January 1, 2026. Optional purchase of T.R.P. equal to 3% of tuition.
- Monthly: A one-time service charge of 4% of tuition is due on July 1. Optional purchase of T.R.P. equal to 3% of tuition. The first tuition payment (1/10 of tuition) is due on July 1, 2025. The remaining nine monthly payments are due on the first of each month thereafter. The final payment is due on April 1, 2026.
Annual Books, Supplies, Yearbook Fees
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- Due on July 1
- Pre-School – $315 (5 days per week)
- Pre-Kindergarten – $420 (5 days per week)
- Transitional Kindergarten – $630 (5 days per week)
New Student Application Fee
- Pre-School, Pre-Kindergarten, Transitional Kindergarten $100
(no entrance test)
Optional Fees
- Play Program (extended day care) is $12.00 per hour (available 11:30 am – 5:30 pm)
- Return Check Fee $30
Elementary
Annual Tuition (2025-26 School Year)
- Kindergarten – 1st Grade (8:15 am – 2:00 pm) $17,400
- 2nd Grade – 5th Grade (8:15 am – 3:00 pm) $18,400
- Application Fee: Kindergarten – 5th Grade $150
- For new students, a fee is due at the time the application forms are returned. This is a non-refundable processing fee. It is not a tuition deposit.
Download CC Elementary School Application
Tuition Payment Choices
- Annual: Entire tuition is paid by July 1, 2025. Optional purchase of “Tuition Refund Plan” insurance (T.R.P.) equal to 3% of tuition.
- Biannual: 50% of tuition is due on July 1, 2025, and 50% is due on January 1, 2026. Optional purchase of T.R.P. equal to 3% of tuition.
- Monthly: A one-time service charge of 4% of tuition is due on July 1. Optional purchase of T.R.P. equal to 3% of tuition. The first tuition payment (1/10 of tuition) is due on July 1, 2025. The remaining nine monthly payments are due on the first of each month thereafter. The final payment is due on April 1, 2026.
Sibling Discount
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- 5% discount on Tuition for the 2nd child enrolled
- 10% discount on Tuition for the 3rd and 4th children enrolled
New Student Application Fee
- For new students, a fee is due at the time the application forms are returned. This is a non-refundable processing fee. It is not a tuition deposit. Kindergarten – 5th Grade $150
Optional Fees
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- Play Program (extended day care) is $12.00 per hour (available 11:30 am – 5:30 pm)
- Return Check Fee $30
Returning Student Tuition Deposit
- Kindergarten – 5th Grade (non-refundable and credited towards tuition) $1,500
Student Transcripts
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- For new students entering Kindergarten – 5th Grade, please sign this “Parent Authorization for Release of School Records” form and deliver it to the school your child currently attends.
Classroom and Art Supplies, Technology, Rosetta Stone License, Yearbook Fees
- Due on July 1
- Kindergarten – 5th Grade $915
Confidential Homeroom Teacher Recommendation
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- Confidential between Carden Conejo and the sending school. For students entering Kindergarten – 5th Grade from a private elementary school, we require the student’s current home-room teacher’s evaluation. This evaluation does not become part of the student’s records.
Tuition Assistance
How to Apply for Need-Based Tuition Assistance
Like many independent schools, Carden Conejo School has partnered with TADS, a third party administrator, to assist in determining a family’s ability to contribute to educational expenses. Our Tuition Assistance Committee uses this assessment, along with any additional information regarding special circumstances, to make tuition assistance aid award decisions, taking into consideration our financial aid budget for any given year.
Families enrolled at Carden Conejo School in Kindergarten – 5th Grades for the 2024-2025 school year that can demonstrate financial need, may apply for tuition assistance by submitting an online tuition assistance application at secure.tads.com. A processing fee of $34 is payable to TADS at the time of submission.
Families requesting tuition assistance must reapply each school year.
Funds for tuition assistance are limited. Priority consideration will be given to those families who submit their applications by June 17, 2024. Interested families should make every effort to meet the June 17, 2024 priority filing deadline. Applications received after this date will be considered based on any remaining funds available.
In order to receive notification of a tuition assistance award, an applicant must have received an offer of admission for the 2024-2025 school year. Family notification of tuition assistance amounts will be sent approximately two weeks after May 17. Families missing the June 17, 2024 priority filing deadline will be notified of any tuition assistance award approximately three weeks after completion of the online Tuition Assistance application
All families must fully complete a two-step process in order to receive tuition assistance:
Step #1 is to complete the online application at secure.tads.com and submit the required documentation (including prior year tax returns, revenue and expenses verification, pay stubs, and Form 4506-T), as specified in the application. Priority consideration is given to those who apply by June 17, 2024.
Step #2 requires submission of all remaining documents requested for review and verification by TADS (including completed current year 2024 tax returns, K-1’s etc.). All requested documentation must be submitted to TADS no later than June 30, 2024.
Tuition assistance awards will be considered preliminary and remain as such until the school receives notification from TADS that all documents, including 2024 tax returns, have been submitted. Discrepancies will be evaluated and awards may be adjusted or revoked if deemed appropriate by the Tuition Assistance Committee.
Use this financial aid worksheet to guide you through the application process.
Applications for the 2024-25 school year are available.
TADS Financial Aid Application
For more information or specific questions about the application process for Tuition Assistance, please contact the TADS Parent Helpline at
1(800) 884-8237 or support@tads.com.
For questions regarding financial need or your specific award, contact Carden Conejo’s Business Manager, Bob Fleming at bob.fleming@cardenconejo.com or (805) 497-7005.
