Admissions

YOU HAVE HOPES
AND DREAMS FOR
YOUR KIDS

  • You want them to love learning and feel happy and engaged at school.
  • You want them to make a meaningful contribution to the world around them, both now and in the future.
  • You want them to feel confident they can build a future they are excited about living in.

IF THIS DESCRIBES YOU, YOU BELONG HERE.

2025-26 Enrollment

We are delighted that you are considering Chico Country Day School for your child's education! Our application process is detailed on this webpage. Should you have any questions about this process, please email our enrollment coordinator, Valerie Long, at vlong@chicocountryday.org

The application window to be included in our random selection is now closed; however, your application for enrollment during the 2025-26 school year is still welcome and encouraged! Any applications received after 2/28/2025 will be added to our waitlist.

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NOT QUITE READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested but not quite ready to apply, or have questions before you start the application, please fill out the following inquiry form and we'll be in touch.

2026-27 Enrollment

Key dates and details for 2026-27 enrollment at CCDS will be posted here in late fall. Prospective families are encouraged to return here soon and fill out our inquiry form to stay in the loop!

The Application Process

CCDS endeavors to accommodate all students who apply for admission; however, because applications for admission exceed the number of spaces available, CCDS uses a computerized random selection process to determine admission status and the waiting list. Spaces are allocated to form a student body that reflects the demographics of the region in which the school is located.

CCDS conducts our admissions process through School Mint. Click the Apply Now button above to get started. 

Please note, CCDS cannot meet and discuss applicants who are on the waiting list. If you have a child on the waiting list, please know that you will be contacted if your child is selected. Your waitlist number will be available to view in your School Mint account. You can log in to School Mint at any time to view any updates to your child's position on our waitlist.

Program Age Eligibility

  • TK Applicants: All children who have their fourth birthday by September 1 of the school year, or born between September 2, 2020 and September 1, 2021 (EC Section 48000[a]). We do not make exceptions to this rule.
  • Kindergarten Applicants: All children who turn five on or before September 1 of the school year (EC Section 48000[a]). We do not make exceptions to this rule.

Contact

Valerie Long is your contact throughout the admissions process:

Email: vlong@chicocountryday.org
Phone: (530) 895-2650 ext 870
Fax: (530) 895-2646