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There is a garden in every childhood, an enchanted place where colors are brighter, the air softer, and the morning more fragrant than ever again.

- Elizabeth Lawrence


News and Upcoming Events

Please note: We have openings in our 2yr old, 3 yr old, 4yr old and Kindergarten Classes for the 2013-2014 school year. Please email Susan Grubbs or call (919) 688-5130.

  • Family Fitness for 4s and K: April 29th and 30th
  • Spring Book Fair - April 30 - May 2nd
  • Parents Council Meeting: May 1st
  • Last Day of Lunch Bunch: May 10th
  • Kindergarten Play - May 15th at 11 am
  • Last Day of Lunch for Ks - May 17th
  • Durham Bulls Outing - May 19th
  • Last Day of School: May 22nd


DMWS Academic Calendar for 2012-2013


Admission

Admission is open to all, regardless of race, gender or religious affiliation, and to students who will broaden the socioeconomic, racial, cultural and religious diversity of the school. Registration for the general public is done by lottery each spring. This year's lottery will be held on February 2, 2011.

 

Admittance Cut Off Date

August 31st is the cut off date for students.  Example:  If your child will be 3 years old on or before August 31, 2011, they will be in the 3 year old class.  If he/she is 3 years old after August 31, 2011, they will be placed in the 2 year old class.

 

Tuition rates (2013-14)

Tuition is based on the child's age and number of days attended:

  • 2 day 2's - $192.00 per month
  • 3 day 2's - $220.00 per month

  • 3 day 3's - $226.00 per month
  • 4 day 3's - $247.00 per month
  • 5 day 3's - $278.00 per month

  • 4 day 4's - $253.00 per month
  • 5 day 4's - $283.00 per month

  • Kindergarten - $340.00 per month

 

Registration fees

At the time of registration a NON-REFUNDABLE application fee of $75.00 for current students, $85.00 for new students and a $50.00 facility fee will be due along with one month’s tuition.  (This tuition is applied to May 2013.)  This is also NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

Registration Dates

Wed., Jan. 30th - Current students & siblings
Fri., Feb. 1st - Church members and alumni
Tues., Feb. 5th - PMO Lottery
Thurs., Feb. 7th- General Public Lottery

 

Financial assistance

A limited number of partial scholarships are available if needed. May 1 is the deadline to apply for annual tuition assistance. Applications are processed by the school’s board of directors and are confidential.