Monthly (full time)
Monday–Friday, 7:30 am–6:00 pm. A full day of language, music, academics, and play in one place — with breakfast and lunch cooked on-site and included.
Joining Einstein School
We enroll children ages 2½ to 5 year-round, as space allows, with an after-school program for school-age children. Families join us from across Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, and Verona.
How enrollment works
Visit the school
Join us at an open house — or book a private tour if the dates don’t work. Meet the teachers, see the classrooms, ask anything.
Choose your schedule
Monthly, half-day, or daily — we’ll confirm availability for your child’s age group.
Reserve your child’s place
A one-time enrollment fee plus your first month’s tuition guarantees your child’s spot, and we’ll set your start date. We’ll go over the exact figures at your visit. Registration is completed at the school office.
Enrollment forms
Three state forms are required for enrollment. Forms will be provided on-site at Einstein School, or downloadable below.
Questions families ask
What ages do you enroll?
The preschool enrolls children from 2½ (30 months) through 5 years old. Our after-school program serves school-age children 6 and up.
How does Einstein compare to free MMSD 4K?
MMSD's 4K is a good public program of a few hours a day. Families choose Einstein for what 4K can't offer: one place from 7:30 to 6:00, daily Mandarin, real music instruction, and small groups. Many of our families treat Einstein as their 4K year — and their children walk into kindergarten ahead.
Does my child need to speak Chinese?
No! We have many students who enroll with no prior experience!
Does my child need to be potty trained?
Ideally, yes — but if you’re still working on it, that’s fine. We’ll support the process.
Do you provide breakfast and lunch?
Yes — both are cooked on-site and included in tuition, along with snacks. We collect every child’s allergy information at enrollment, keep it posted in our kitchen, avoid stocking tree nuts and peanuts, and prepare allergen-free alternatives whenever a menu doesn’t work for a child.
What should we send from home?
Very little: sunblock, and clothing and shoes that fit the Wisconsin weather — we’re outside every day it allows.
What are your teacher-to-student ratios?
Our groups are small and organized by age, with the lowest student-teacher ratios for our youngest — always within Wisconsin licensing standards.
Do you accept Wisconsin Shares?
Yes. Einstein School participates in Wisconsin’s YoungStar program and accepts Wisconsin Shares — several of our current families use it. Mention it when you reserve your visit and we’ll walk you through how it works.
Tuition & fees
Tuition depends on your child's schedule — full-time, half-day, or flexible daily — and includes breakfast, lunch, and everything in the program. We'll walk you through current rates, fees, and the sibling discount at your visit, along with availability for your child's age group.