Preschool Program for Neurodiverse Children Aged 2 – 5
The first five years of a child’s life are a time of incredible growth, shaping their future more rapidly than at any other stage. That’s why choosing the right preschool matters.
At MDE Preschool, we provide a warm, play-based learning environment designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and develop essential skills for lifelong success.
Rooted in Georgia Early Learning Development Standards (GELDS), our program nurtures a love for learning in our students.
Our Mission
To provide neurodiverse students aged 2-5 with a preschool experience that builds their independence, cooperation, communication, and pre-academic skills through a playful learning approach that will encourage a love of learning.
Our Program
Our program provides consistent, daily learning with a five-day-a-week schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We also offer before and after-school care for an additional fee.
We focus on fostering the growth of essential skills, including cognitive abilities, communication, emotional development, motor skills (both gross and fine), math, pre-reading, social interaction, and pre-writing.
Our Educational Philosophy:
- Low student-to-teacher ratio
- Group learning activities
- Customized 1:1 instruction tailored to each child’s developmental level and learning style
- Curriculum based on Georgia Early Learning Development Standards (GELDS)
- Flexible classroom atmosphere
- Muti-sensory approach
- Includes art, music, PE, and outdoor playtime on our sensory-enriching playground
- Sensory room and indoor playspace
Our program facilitates the growth of:
- Cognitive Skills
- Communication Skills
- Emotional Development
- Gross and Fine Motor Skills
- Math Skills
- Pre-Reading Skills
- Social Skills
Therapy Available On-Site
MDE Preschool is proud to share the campus with the Greater Atlanta Speech and Language Clinic, where your child can receive speech, occupational, physical, feeding, vision and feeding therapies during the school day. *
It is often beneficial for students to receive therapy on-site in a familar environment to assist with attention, focus, sensory regulation/stimulation, and goal continuity. All therapists and teachers employ a team approach to addressing each student’s needs.
* Payment of these services is in addition to school tuition and may be covered by your insurance or Medicaid.
MDE Admissions Process
- Initial Phone Interview – A preliminary phone interview will be conducted to determine if MDE is a suitable fit for your child.
- Parent Tour – Following the phone interview, parents will have the opportunity to tour the school and meet with Executive Director Mindy Elkan.
- Student Meeting & Assessment – If the family wishes to proceed after the tour, the prospective student will meet with the Executive Director for an academic evaluation to determine class placement.
- Enrollment & Deposit – Upon mutual agreement on the next steps, enrollment paperwork will be completed. To secure a spot for the upcoming school year, a $500 non-refundable deposit is required. This deposit will be applied toward tuition.
Preschool Tuition Information
Tuition for the 2026/2027 School Year: $16,250 for students excluding therapies
MDE School offers flexible payment options to meet the needs of our families. Tuition may be paid in one of the following ways:
- Annual Payment: One full payment made before August 15th (a 4% discount will be applied to tuition)
- Semester Payments: Two equal payments due at the beginning of each semester (August and January)
- Quarterly Payments: Four equal payments due in August, October, January, and March
- Monthly Payments: Ten equal payments due the first of each month from August through May
All families are required to complete a Tuition Authorization Form.
- Electronic payment (ACH, debit card, or credit card) is required for all quarterly and monthly plans and for all before and after school care payments. Payments will be processed no later than the third calendar day of each month unless otherwise communicated.
- Annual and semester payers may pay by check or electronic payment.
- In the event an electronic payment fails, a 1.5% late fee per month will be applied to any payment not received within 15 days of the invoice due date.
In addition, Activity Fees ($300 per student) and Parent Council dues ($100 per student) will be processed in August.
If you have questions about payment plans or need assistance, please contact our administrative office—we’re here to help.
Financial Aid
There are several ways to offset the cost of your child’s education at MDE School.
Georgia Student Scholarship Organization (GaSSO)
Georgia Student Scholarship Organization, Inc. (GaSSO) is one of the original and largest non-profit SSOs in the State of Georgia. GaSSO allows taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state taxes to help pay for private school education.
Since 2008, GaSSO is proud to have partnered with over 100+ Georgia private schools and have provided more than $55 million dollars in tuition scholarships supporting preK-12th grade.
GaSSO’s objective is to provide the State of Georgia taxpayer’s and accredited private schools with a simple, easy way to contribute and process funding to their preferred educational institutions.
For more information on how to participate in GaSSO to help fund tuition for your child, or to fund general scholarships at MDE School, please visit the GaSSO website (https://www.georgiasso.com/)
Preschool Summer Camp
Our adaptive summer day camps provide hands-on activities and experiences to help your child develop social and academic skills that will benefit them when school resumes in the fall. Each week of camp will reinforce academic, social, language, sensory, fine, and gross motor skills. Neurodiverse campers will also enjoy fun outdoor activities and arts and crafts.
Our neruodiverse summer camp is conveniently located in Marietta, Georgia. Campers from the Atlanta metro area attend, including Alpharetta, Duluth, Johns Creek, Kennesaw Mableton, Powder Springs Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Woodstock, and more.
Monday – Friday. 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Before and after camp care is available for an additional fee.
- Before camp care is available for $15 per morning beginning at 8:00 a.m.
- After-camp care is available for $30 per day until 5:00 p.m.
The cost of summer camp is $450.00 per week. There is a discount for multiple weeks.
Please call 770-971-4633 to register for camp. Spots are limited.
Preschool Camp Ages 2 – 5
| Camp Weeks | Themes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 26 – May 29 | Camp Rock | Have fun in the sun with music, crafts, and a talent show. |
| June 1 – 5 | What’s Cooking? | Enjoy cooking and edible crafts. |
| June 8 – 12 | Bugging Out | Explore bugs with crafts, nature walks, games, and bug trivia. |
| June 15 – 19 | Team Spirit | Learn sports skills, team building, and have fun being active. |
| June 22 – 26 | Animal Planet | Engage in animal-themed games, activities, and crafts. |
| July 6 – 10 | Winter in July | Enjoy winter-themed experiments, activities, and treats. |
