Dear Parents: 

Thank you for your interest in the Wheaton High School Early Child Development Preschool Laboratory Program. This unique program provides a quality educational experience for 4-year-old children and high school students who are eager to work and learn together. The high school students, under professional supervision, plan and lead developmentally appropriate activities for young children in career preparation for future roles as childcare workers, parents, teacher-related professions. High school students receive in-depth training in advance of the preschool lab opening, as well as weekly seminar classes. 

The Wheaton High School Early Child Development Preschool Lab Application Procedures: 

● Children who will be 4 years old by September 1st are eligible to participate in the Preschool Lab Program during the 2026-2027 school year. *We will accept 3 year olds, on a trial basis, if there is room and they are ready. 

● Children must be fully toilet trained 

● Since many different high school students will be teaching the children, the program is designed for the prekindergarten child who can cope with daily changes and flexible scheduling. 

● The program runs from mid-October through most of May 

● Preschool Lab will typically be held Tuesday-Friday 

● Parents and students will be invited to an orientation in October prior to the first day of preschool. 

● Tuition is $350 for each semester, a total of $700 for the year 

● After you receive notification that your child is in the program you will be asked to complete the following forms: 

○ $50 deposit made payable to Wheaton High School. 

  Make a payment online 

OR   Mail to… 

Early Childhood Development Preschool Lab 

12401 Dalewood Dr

Silver Spring, MD 20906

○ Immunization Form 

○ Maryland Schools Record of Physical Examination 

○ Photo Release 

○ Allergy/Food Restrictions 

Sincerely,

Rachel Towson