As the laboratory school for the School of Education at Mills College, the Children’s School strives to create balanced classroom populations that represent the greater community. To that end, we gather a pool of applicants each year, rather than keeping a waiting list or admitting students based upon dates of application. We value diversity and ask, in our applications, for you to provide information that reflects the unique nature of your child and family. MCCS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or physical challenge.
In our admissions process, we give priority consideration to the children of Mills College faculty, staff, and students, which typically make up about 20% of the school’s enrollment. The siblings of currently-enrolled children make up another 10%, with the remainder coming from throughout the East Bay.
We appreciate the opportunity to give you information about our philosophy, curriculum, and mission. We recognize that the decisions you make for your child’s education can have important consequences for your entire family and we hope you will find this process both informative and helpful.
