Admissions

Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make. At Carden Conservatory, we are committed to making the admissions process as welcoming and straightforward as possible. We encourage you to explore our programs, visit our campus, and reach out to our team with any questions along the way. We look forward to getting to know you and your child.

Application Process

We welcome applications from families who are seeking a personalized, challenging, and joyful educational experience for their child. Carden Conservatory serves students from preschool through 8th grade, and enrollment is open throughout the year, space permitting.

To begin the application process, we invite you to take the following steps:

Step 1

Contact Our Office

Reach out to us by phone or email to introduce yourself and your child. Our office team is happy to answer initial questions, share information about our programs, and help you determine whether Carden Conservatory might be the right fit.

Step 2

Schedule a Campus Visit

Before submitting an application, we strongly encourage all prospective families to visit our campus. There is no better way to understand what makes Carden Conservatory unique than to see our teachers and students in action firsthand.

Step 3

Submit an Application

Once you are ready to move forward, contact our office to receive application materials. Our team will guide you through the process and answer any questions you have along the way.

Step 4

Student Assessment

Depending on the grade level, we may schedule a brief assessment to help us understand your child’s academic readiness and ensure we can best support their success at Carden Conservatory.

Step 5

Enrollment

Upon acceptance, families will complete enrollment paperwork and submit the required enrollment fee to secure their child’s place.

To get started, please contact us at (714) 840-5127 or email sghonouie@cardenconservatory.com

Campus Visit

We believe the best way to truly understand Carden Conservatory is to experience it in person. We warmly invite all prospective families to visit our campus, meet our faculty and staff, and observe our students engaged in learning. In just an hour or two on campus, you will see firsthand what sets our school apart — the warmth of our community, the energy in our classrooms, and the genuine joy our students bring to their days.

Campus visits are available by appointment. We are happy to accommodate your schedule and tailor the visit to your child’s age and grade level, so you can see the programs and classrooms most relevant to your family.

During your visit, you can expect to tour our facilities, observe classes in session, meet with a member of our administrative team, and have all of your questions answered. We are confident that once you spend time on our campus, you will feel the difference a Carden education makes.

To schedule your campus visit, please contact us

Enrollment

Once a student has been accepted to Carden Conservatory, families will complete the enrollment process by submitting the required paperwork and non-refundable enrollment fee. Enrollment is confirmed upon receipt of all materials.

Enrollment is open for the following programs:
Kindergarten Enrollment Note

At Carden Conservatory, Kindergarten enrollment is not based solely on a child’s birth date. Rather than relying on the state cut-off date, we evaluate each child’s emotional readiness, academic ability, stamina, and overall development. We believe children deserve to start Kindergarten when they are truly ready — and we work with each family individually to make that determination.

Mid-Year Enrollment

We welcome students who are joining us mid-year whenever space is available. Students who begin at Carden Conservatory in 7th or 8th grade often remark on how quickly they feel at home in our community — and how different the experience is from schools they have attended before.

School Hours

Please contact our office for enrollment forms and to confirm current availability.

Financial Information

At Carden Conservatory, we are deeply committed to making our educational program accessible to as many families as possible. We believe the benefits of a Carden education are too valuable to be limited by financial circumstances, and we work hard to support families who need assistance.

2026–2027 Tuition and Fees

Grade Level
Enrollment and Misc. Fees
Tuition

Two Year-Old Program

$455

Contact office for rates

Pre-Primary / Junior Kindergarten

$455

Contact office for rates

Kindergarten – 4th Grade

$1,495

Contact office for rates

5th – 8th Grade

$1,895

Contact office for rates

Annual tuition varies based on grade level, payment plan, and applicable
sibling or corporate discounts.

Payment Options

Families may choose from the following payment plans for Kindergarten through 8th grade: Annual Plan, Semi-Annual Plan, or Ten-Month Plan. Preschool tuition is billed monthly, with two weeks of prorated vacation per year.

Additional Fees
Hot Lunch Program

An optional hot lunch program is available daily for $9.00 per day. A monthly drink pass (water/juice) is available for $25.00 per month.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available to families who might otherwise not be able to afford tuition and fees. We sincerely believe that no family should be turned away for purely financial reasons. Please contact our office directly and confidentially for more information about available assistance.

Contact Us Regarding Tuition