Admissions Process
We’re delighted by your interest in joining the Lone Mountain community. All applications will be included in a random computer-generated drawing for the available spots after accommodating siblings and legacies.
There is a non-refundable application fee of $75.
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End of November
By November 30 of the year prior to your desired admission, please submit your application.
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January
Individual tours are offered by invitation based on the random application drawing and availability.
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February
Following your tour, you’ll be invited to a classroom visit with your child.
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March
You will be notified if we have a spot for your child. Families not offered a spot may choose to remain on the waitlist for future openings.
Apply here:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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Birth Date Eligibility for the 2027-2028 School Year:
Tuesday–Thursday Program
Age in September: 2 years 7 months to 3 years 5 months
Birth Date Range: May, 2024 – End of February, 2025
Monday–Wednesday–Friday Program
Age in September: 3 years 6 months to 4 years 4 months
Birth Date Range: June 2023 – End of April, 2024Pre-Kindergarten Program
Age in September: 4 years 5 months to 5 years 4 months
Birth Date Range: June 2022 – End of May, 2023
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Yes. Students are not required to complete all three years at Lone Mountain—we welcome new applicants at each program level. If you are applying for mid-program entry into the Monday–Wednesday–Friday or Pre-K classes, we encourage you to call us in the fall to discuss potential availability before submitting an application.
We currently have space available for new applicants in the MWF class.
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Yes, siblings and legacies are given first consideration. If your child is a LMCC Legacy or sibling, please call us prior to submitting an application.
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Yes, we are a need blind school and offer financial assistance for tuition. Should you also need assistance with the application fee, please contact our office.
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No, there is no advantage to applying earlier than the fall prior to entry.
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You may apply online or download and mail your application along with a $75 check to Lone Mountain Children’s Center 1806 Belles Street, San Francisco, CA 94129. Checks should be made payable to Lone Mountain Children’s Center.
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You will receive an email from our team within a few days of submission, confirming receipt of your application and verifying your child's age eligibility for the appropriate program.
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Each year is different, but for the 2026-2027 school year we have fewer siblings and legacies than usual for our entry level Tuesday-Thursday class, which means we will be able to offer more tours for new families applying.
For questions, please contact us.
