Admissions

Admissions for our 25-26 school year:

We still have one spot open in our Rolling 2s class and one spot open in our 2 day 2s class (both meet T/Th). If you are interested in applying, please reach out to admissions@silverspringdayschool.org to gain access to the application.

Admissions for our 26-27 school year:

To be reminded of important upcoming dates and added to our 26-27 school year email distribution list, please email admissions@silverspringdayschool.org.
The application will open on Thursday, December 18 and close on Friday, January 30.
Registration for our January in person & online open houses will open on Friday, November 14.
All appropriate links will be found on this page when the time comes.

SSDS is approved and licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education as a child development educational institution.

Silver Spring Day School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, or learning differences in its admission process.

BACKGROUND

Parent Participation

At Silver Spring Day School the spirit of cooperation and community make it a special place for all. Parents who are actively involved also become part of the school’s strong surrounding community. Children benefit because parental involvement shows them that their school is valuable and important. A participatory school offers parents the opportunity to become personally engaged in their children’s education by helping in the classroom, determining the direction of the school, addressing issues of concern, and implementing change.

In-Classroom Participation SSDS offers parents the option to participate in their child’s classroom up to twelve times per school year. It is the parents’ role to assist teachers throughout the day by reading books and helping with craft projects, outdoor games, circle time, and other class related tasks. We offer full (12), half (6), quarter (3), and opt out (0) participation options. Parents who do not participate in the classroom are a welcome addition to our community and have other duties and responsibilities. SSDS depends on all our parents to be committed to the growth and spirit of our school.
Parent Jobs All families, regardless of classroom participation status, are required to have one job for each child enrolled in the school. Whether sharing a passion, a specific skill or just being a reliable member of the SSDS community, parents support the school and are a large part of what makes the SSDS community so unique.

Participation Fees: As a parent participatory school, SSDS welcomes all families to play an active role in caring for children alongside our educators. With full respect for and recognition of the fact that some SSDS families may not take on this role, parents have the option to pay to cover the cost of supporting the classroom in lieu of committing to be in the classroom themselves.

A Day in the Life of a Parent Participant: Check out our short video here to be prepared for a successful day! **Parent participation shifts are only for the Core Program and do not include Enrichment hours.**

Questions?

Still have questions? Call the admin office at 301-593-6581 or send us an email.

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