Interested in Joining Our School?
Nestled in the heart of Inman Park, our school is more than just a preschool – it's a school family that values child-led learning, outdoor play, conscious discipline and parent involvement. Together, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and deep-rooted confidence in every child.
Admissions Process
When you join Inman Park Cooperative Preschool, you become part of a supportive community for the whole family. We want every family to thrive in our environment and ensure it’s the right fit for you. If you haven’t already, please review each tab of A Day at IPCP.
Curious about joining our community? If interested in next steps, here’s what to expect for the 2025-2026 school year admissions process:
Attend an upcoming open house (see dates below).
Submit your application by February 3.
If selected, attend an in-person interview between March 8-16.
Receive your admission decision by April 1.
Please note that all applications require a $100 fee, which is non-refundable.The application opens in early January and will be reviewed in February.
Join an Upcoming Open House
The cooperative preschool model is unique and it’s what makes our community so special! We invite you to learn more about our approach, tour the school, meet fellow IPCP parents, and hear from our Executive Director, Emily Howland. While attending an open house is not required for your application, it’s a great way to see if we're the right fit for your family. Space is limited, and sign ups will open in early December:
January 11, time TBD
January 25, time TBD
January 30, time TBD
Important Notes About Our Application Process
Applications are reviewed in February, and are considered for the following school year only. We do not review on a rolling basis.
Prospective parent interviews are held in person, with limited Zoom availability for special circumstances.
Classroom availability varies each year based on re-enrollment, sibling enrollment, and the selected days for each family. We do not have projected availability of spots until late March.
Ensure your child is old enough to join our community for this upcoming school year. Refer to the age requirements below.
We look forward to getting to know you and your family!
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Age Requirements
For the 2025-26 school year, children can enter IPCP if they are 1 year old before
September 1, 2025. Our classes are divided by age group:
1 year olds (born Sept 2023 – Sept 2024)
2 year olds (born Sept 2022 – Sept 2023)
Multi-age preschool for 3-5 year olds
The state of Georgia utilizes the Sept 1 date for children to enter elementary school who are ages 4 (Pre-K) and 5 (Kindergarten).
Class Size / Teacher Ratio
IPCP maintains small class sizes to ensure maximum attention is paid to each child. Student-to-teacher ratios are maintained as follows:
11 to 2 for the one-year-old class
16 to 3 for two-year-old classes
12 to 2 for preschool classes
In addition, Parent Helpers are in the following classrooms each day:
Toddler 1 class (1 Parent Helper is always in this class)
Toddler 2 class (1 Parent Helper is always in this class)
Preschool classes (1 Parent Helper is shared between each pair of classes)
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