Admissions Process/Testing

Admission to all grades is contingent upon successfully completing the application, interviews, and student assessment.

After submitting your application (due January 19, 2024), each applicant will be contacted to set up a family interview and student assessment. These will occur during the month of February.

Step 1: Attend Kids Connection Information Events

Thank you for your interest in Kids Connection for your child and family. Our Kids Connection families, teachers, and staff come together to create a nurturing and encouraging environment in both academics and social-emotional development for all of our students. We look forward to meeting you and your family in the coming months and introducing you to our friendly community.

Sign up for an information session or one of our special events to get to know the school more. We have many dates and times available.*

* These are optional events and will not affect the admission decision for your child.
Step 2: Apply to Kids Connection
Non-KC Preschool families should apply through RAVENNA.

You will need these items for the application:
- Please have your child’s birth certificate, last report card, and photo (clear, front facing, unobstructed profile picture) ready to submit. The application fee is $155.
- Teacher Evaluation – Your child’s current teacher will be asked to fill out an evaluation of our child’s behavior, academic achievement, emotional maturity, and physical development (large and small muscle coordination). We will need authorization to have this information released and to schedule a conference if applicable. Please have your child’s current teacher’s name, email address, and phone number available.
- Parent Statement – We ask that parents write a statement telling us what you are looking for in your child’s school and why you think Kids Connection is an appropriate fit for your child.
KC Preschool Families should apply through our internal portal: TADS.
Step 3: Parent/Guardian Interview

This casual conversation is an opportunity for parents to talk about your goals for your child, why you are interested in Kids Connection, and ask us any questions you have about our school.

Kids Connection will contact the applicant’s family to schedule this meeting after receipt of your completed application.
Step 4: Assessment

Our applicants in Kindergarten through 5th Grade are given an age-appropriate assessment designed to enable us to determine the level of a student’s achievement in relation to a specific set of objectives. This will provide information to determine which students are ready for Kids Connection. Children are evaluated on their behavior, listening skills, cooperation, maturity, academic skills and focus during the testing.

Kids Connection will contact the applicant’s family to schedule this meeting in mid-late February.

Kindergarten Admission

Testing for admission into the kindergarten program is held during February. The opportunity to test is open to all children of kindergarten age, regardless of what preschool they have attended. Kindergarten age means that the child typically will turn 5 years old on or before December 2nd of his/her kindergarten year. Children who have not attended KC Preschool are required to be evaluated prior to acceptance into our kindergarten program. Students who have attended KC Preschool will be evaluated by their teachers during the preschool assessment process. View the guidelines for Kindergarten Readiness at Kids Connection.

We recommend that all interested families attend the information sessions to learn more about our programs and school.

Kindergarten Admission

Kids Connection accepts applications through Ravenna Solutions, an online application system for students applying to private schools.

Kids Connection accepts applications through Ravenna Solutions,
an online application system for students applying to private schools.