Registration & Tuition
Registration Information
2026-27 School Year
We are currently full in all ages but would be happy to add you to the wait list. Please click HERE to complete the WL application.
2027-28 School Year
KEY DATES
- January 6, 2027 at 8am: Registration window opens. Application will be available online.
- January 29, 2027 by 2pm: Application deadline. Submit applications anytime during the registration window.
- February 12, 2027: Enrollment and Waitlist Emails will be sent on or before this date.
- March 1, 2027: Pre-payment deposit due that secures placement in our program for the 2027-28 school year.
PLACEMENT SYSTEM
Enrollment is prioritized in the following order:
- Current TCC Family – Child or a sibling is enrolled at TCC for 2026-2027 school year.
- Current MPUMC Member – MPUMC Member as of January 31, 2027.
- Community Member
TOURS & OPEN HOUSES
We would love for you to come see our school! Click HERE to register for one of the upcoming dates.
- October 29 – Tour Only
- November 12 – Tour Only
- December 2 – Open House/Tour
- December 2 – TK Info Session at 11:15am
- January 6 – Open House/Tour
- January 14 – Tour Only
- January 28 – Tour Only
- February 18 – Tour Only
- February 25 – Tour Only
The Tour Only sessions are a shorter view of our classrooms and preschool space; the Open Houses include an informational session followed by a tour. We would love to have you attend a Tour and/or an Open House! All will begin at 10am. We will also offer a TK Info Session on December 2 at 11:15am to learn about TCC’s Transitional Kindergarten Program and the TK decision.
When attending, parking is available in the lot adjacent to the church or in the lot that is directly across the street from Myers Park United Methodist Church. Please enter in the glass doors located under the portico into the main lobby area. Tour Only: TCC Tours Guide will meet you in the main lobby area once you enter through glass doors. Open House: Members of TCC Staff will direct you where to go once you enter through glass doors.
Questions
Question about registration, please contact: Assistant Director, Jamie Curtis, jcurtis@mpumc.org
The United Methodist Church promotes an Open Mind, Open Hearts and Open Doors policy in its outreach to the community and beyond. As a ministry of Myers Park United Methodist Church, The Children’s Circle also promotes this policy and admits children without regard to race, color, creed, sex or national origin.
Tuition Payment Schedule
The information below pertains to 2026-27 school year.
Our payment schedule is on a month ahead schedule – September tuition is due by August 1, October tuition is due by October 1 and so forth for the remainder of the school year. The last payment of the school year is due on April 1.
2026-2027 Tuition
*Upon enrollment, all ages paid a non-refundable deposit (equal to one month tuition) which helps cover the cost of security and enhances our curriculum and enrichment throughout the school. Upon enrollment, TK also paid in advance the September 2026 tuition.
Tuition Policy
Tuition Payment
All TCC Families are required to enroll in automatic drafts from a checking/savings account or credit card via Brightwheel. In order to facilitate payments for parents, we have set a monthly fee schedule over the nine-month period. Tuition may also be paid in full at the beginning of the year. No refunds or adjustments are made for illness, school holidays, teacher workdays, inclement weather/snow days, family vacations, etc.
Refunds/Withdrawals
Tuition payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, except in a situation where the family is relocating out of the city of Charlotte. September tuition prepayment is always NON-REFUNDABLE for TK/Fives. The enrollment deposit (equal to one month tuition) is always NON-REFUNDABLE for all ages. If it becomes necessary to withdraw a child from the program during the school year for any reason, families must give a 30 day written notice of date of withdrawal to the Director.
In the event of an unforeseen school closure, the September tuition prepayment will remain NON-REFUNDABLE for Transitional Kindergarten (Fives) and the enrollment deposit will remain NON-REFUNDABLE for all ages. Any further refunds will be determined at the time of closure by the preschool director, TCC Board and church administration depending on the circumstances, timing and length of such event.
Delinquent Payments
Payments received after the 5th of the month are considered delinquent. Delinquent accounts will not be carried beyond 30 days, unless previous arrangements have been made with the preschool office. A late fee of $25 will be charged to accounts that have not been received or postmarked by the end of the school day (1:00 p.m. on the 5th of each month.)
Returned Checks
A service charge of $25 will be charged for any returned checks.