Admission

Admission is open to all, regardless of race, gender or religious affiliation, and to students who will broaden the socioeconomic, racial, cultural and religious diversity of the school. Registration for the general public is done by lottery each spring.

An updated physical and current immunization record from your child’s doctor is required every year of enrollment.  If your child has a legal, medical exemption from any vaccination required by the state of NC, please see the Director.  The Director will review the application on a case by case basis, weighing the possible impact and risks of the child’s vaccination status on other students, their families, and staff.  DMWS does not accept vaccination exemptions based on statements of religious belief or opposition to the immunization requirements.

Admittance Cut Off Date

August 31st is the cut off date for students.  Example:  If your child will be 3 years old on or before August 31, 2025, they will be in the 3 year old class.  If he/she is 3 years old after August 31, 2025, they will be placed in the 2 year old class.

2026-2027 Registration Information

Registration for next year officially begins in January. In order to hold a spot for 2026-2027 at the time of registration, you will pay a registration fee of $75 for returning students ($85 for new students). All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

During the week of January 20-23, families with students currently enrolled will receive an application for each of child enrolled through their school folder. Applications for siblings may be requested from the office. Priority for registration is as follows:

• Current Students – Siblings of current students
• Children of church members/ministerial staff
• Children and grandchildren of DMWS faculty/staff
• Siblings of former DMWS students
• Children and grandchildren of DMWS alumni
• Children of current PMO teachers and DMUMC support staff
• General Public

In order to retain priority, your completed application must be received by the February 6th deadline. After this date, enrollment will be first come, first served.

Class offerings for each age level are determined by initial enrollment numbers. We may be able to offer the following:

• Kindergarten (5 days)
• Pre-K (5 and 4 day classes)
• 3’s (5, 4, 3, and 2 day classes)
• 2’s (5, 3 and 2 day classes)

To retain your spot, May 2027 Tuition will be due by March 6th.

Supply Fees are $125 per student in the 2s/3s. For our Pre-K and Kindergarten students, the Supply Fee will be $155 and will include the yearly field trip fee. Supply Fees are due May 10th. Our bookkeeper will send reminder invoices for each payment.
 

Sibling tuition only discount – 10% off younger child.

Tuition Rates for 2026-2027

Classes for 2 Year Old Preschoolers

• 2-day 2’s $235 per month
• 3-day 2’s $295 per month
• 5-day 2’s $400 per month

Classes for 3 Year Old Preschoolers

• 2-day 3’s $285 per month
• 3-day 3’s $335 per month
• 4-day 3’s $370 per month
• 5-day 3’s $405 per month

Classes for Four Year Old Pre-K Students and Kindergarten

• 4-day pre-K $390 per month
• 5-day pre-K $420 per month
• Kindergarten $465 per month

Tuition Rates for 2025-2026

Classes for 2 Year Old Preschoolers

• 2-day 2’s $230 per month or $2,070 per year
• 3-day 2’s $290 per month or $2,610 per year
• 5-day 2’s $395 per month or $3,555 per year

Classes for 3 Year Old Preschoolers

• 2-day 3’s $280 per month or $2,520 per year
• 3-day 3’s $330 per month or $2,970 per year
• 4-day 3’s $365 per month or $3,285 per year
• 5-day 3’s $400 per month or $3,600 per year

Classes for Four Year Old Pre-K Students and Kindergarten

• 4-day pre-K $385 per month or $3,465 per year
• 5-day pre-K $415 per month or $3,735 per year
• Kindergarten $460 per month or $4,140 per year

Additional Fees for 2025-2026

The Board of Directors has set our Supply Fee to be due by May 10. Supply Fees are $125 per student in the 2s and 3s Classes. For students in the Pre-K or Kindergarten classes, the Supply Fee is $155 and also includes the yearly field trip fee . Our book keeper will send reminder invoices for each payment.

Lunch Bunch: $8.50 per day

Late Fees: 

• Late Tuition – $20
• Late Pick Up – $15

Financial Assistance

A limited number of partial scholarships are available if needed. May 1 is the deadline to apply for annual tuition assistance. Applications are processed by the school’s board of directors and are confidential.

Duke Memorial Weekday School Handbook

Download the 2025-2026 Duke Memorial Weekday School Handbook. ( in Adobe .pdf format )