Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Admissions to KinderHaus
At what age can my child start at KinderHaus?
Children can begin at KinderHaus as early as 6 months of age.
Does KinderHaus use a waitlist for students whom it cannot accommodate?
Yes. KinderHaus offers spots to families on a first come basis. Students who cannot be offered a spot will be placed on a waitlist and KinderHaus will contact families on the waitlist based on spaces that become available, also on a first come, first serve basis.
Does my child need to be potty trained to attend KinderHaus?
No. Children who attend KinderHaus do not need to be potty trained before the start of school.
What is Kinderhaus’ potty training policy?
Potty training is an individual family matter and we work closely with parents based on professional knowledge and experience.
If my child is admitted, does that mean they are automatically offered a spot for future years?
Yes. Re-enrollment for current students takes place in October of the year prior. Kindly let the staff know if you are interested by October 31st (for example by October 2025) for guaranteed enrollment in the subsequent school year (for example 2026/2027 school year). Following the October 31st deadline all students are welcomed on a first come basis.
Does my child need to speak or be exposed to German prior to applying to KinderHaus German Immersion Program? And how often should my child attend KinderHaus?
No, your child does not need to speak or be exposed to German beforehand. KinderHaus admits children with all levels of German to its program. However, the child’s prior exposure to the language can be considered when parents decide on a schedule. If your child does not have an existing level of fluency and you are are applying for PreSchool, then it would be beneficial to attend four or five days a week to increase the exposure and strengthen the immersion process. Research overwhelmingly indicates that competence in a new language is best achieved through maximum exposure at the outset of the language learning process. Therefore, we believe that it is important that children who are being consistently exposed to the German language for the first time attend KinderHaus for five days a week. KinderHaus expects that in a full immersion program, along with family commitment and support, children in the younger years will acquire the language through their school experience. For children applying to the Pre-K program, KinderHaus does require that children will have acquired a certain level of comprehension in German and this can be considered on a one on one basis.
What if my child has a food allergy?
KinderHaus has had experience with all types of food allergies. We ask that parents make the teachers aware of the allergy at the beginning of the school year and discuss necessary precautions. Every child with a food allergy has an additional required form as party of the Family Documents.
Do the children nap?
Most children do nap and we are required by the Department of Health to provide a period (approximately an hour) during which the lights are lowered, quiet music is played, and the children rest on cots (and may sleep).
How long do the tours last and what takes place during them?
Tours last approximately 60 minutes. Parents will receive a detailed overview of the school, information on KinderHaus’ curriculum, enrollment, and the admissions process. Parents will also be invited to the classrooms and to speak with the teachers. Questions are welcome throughout.
What can I expect on the tour?
Each tour will meet alternating at 466 6th Avenue and 312 7th Street. Please plan to arrive promptly at 10:30 am. Tours will last approximately an hour and we will visit our 7th Street and 6th Avenue classrooms.