Registration
Year-Round Programs
How to Enroll
We recommend beginning the registration process before your child reaches the age requirement. Families wishing to enroll in our program must first secure a space on our waitlist by completing the following registration process.
Pay the Non-Refundable Registration Fee Online
Use our payment portal to submit a non-refundable waitlist fee of $75 per child. Download a copy of the receipt to attach to the registration form (next step). We date-stamp registration forms when payments are received to maintain the order of application.
Submit the Application Form
Please complete an initial registration form via DocuSign. On the form, please upload a copy of the registration fee receipt. Once you have completed your form, a copy of the completed form will be sent to the management team for review.
Confirm Waitlist Status
We will contact you to confirm your child's placement on the waitlist in accordance with the priority system below. Please email us at cdc@gmu.edu if you are no longer interested in enrolling your child in our program or contact us to acquire a status update on availability. We will have a more accurate anticipated availability as we near your desired start date.The George Mason University Child Development Center observes the following enrollment priority system:
- Children of currently enrolled families
- Mason faculty, staff, and degree-seeking students
- Mason vendors*
- Community families
Mason Vendor: Business affiliated with but not financially supported by the University.
Tuition & Fees
Below is a comprehensive list of tuition rates and fees. Tuition is payable via our payment portal on the first day of each month. Families with two or more children enrolled at the center will receive a 10% discount on older sibling tuition. Payment types include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and e-checks.
Please note: If enrolled as a Mason-affiliated family and your employment/student status expires at Mason, families will be changed to non-Mason status, and a new tuition rate will be applied the first of the month following the separation.
| 2024-2025 Monthly Rates* | |
|---|---|
| Twos | $1708 (Mason-Affiliates) $1878 (Non-Mason Community) |
| Preschool/Pre-K | $1449 (Mason-Affiliates) $1593 (Non-Mason Community) |
| Fees | |
| Waitlist Fee (Non-Refundable) | $75/Child |
| Registration (Non-Refundable) | $100/Child |
| Annual Registration | $100/Family |
| Late Pickup | $25 (First 15 minutes) $1/Minute (After 15 minutes) |
| Late Payment | $100 After the fifth of each month |
| $250 If payment not made by the first day of the following month |
*Rates are subject to change. (Effective 09/01/2024)
What to Expect After Receiving an Offer
When space is available, families will be contacted and have 10 business days to accept the offered space. Upon accepting an offered space, the family must complete the following list of tasks to be fully considered for enrolling in the program:
Secure the Space with a Registration Fee
A deposit is necessary to secure your child's space. Make a payment via the online portal. Once enrolled in the Center, your child is guaranteed space in our program.Make an One-Month Tuition Deposit
A deposit of one month's tuition. This deposit will be credited toward your child's first month's tuition.
Complete the Enrollment Packet
Complete the enrollment packet with all required documentation and supporting materials. Children may not begin at the Center until the enrollment packet has been completed and approved.
Mason Kids Club
How to Enroll
Families only need to register once yearly for each student to attend the Mason Kids Club. Once registration is completed, families can choose multiple individual sessions throughout the school year. Annual registration is required for the new school year.
The program is currently closed. Please check back later.
Pay for the $100 Family Registration Fee
A one-time, non-refundable, annual registration fee can be paid through the Mason Kids Club enrollment site. This fee can be applied anytime during the school year and will also be applied to the following summer. Families with multiple students attending the Mason Kids Club will only need to pay one $100 registration fee.
Complete a Health Screening for Your Child
Contact your doctor or pediatrician for a comprehensive physical exam for your child and complete the Virginia School Entrance Health Form (PDF).
Submit the Enrollment Packet Online
Complete the enrollment packet and upload all required documentation and supporting materials. Children may not begin at the Center until the enrollment packet has been completed and approved.
Register for Individual Sessions
Register for individual Mason Kids Club sessions on our registration site.
Tuition & Fees
Payment in full is required at registration. Payment types include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and e-checks. Cash is not accepted.
| 2023-2024 Rates* | |
|---|---|
| Mason-Affliate | TBD |
| Non-Mason Community | TBD |
| Fees | |
| Registration (Non-Refundable) | $100/Child |
| Annual Registration | $100/Family |
| Late Pickup | $25 (First 15 minutes) $1/Minute (After 15 minutes) |
*Rates are subject to change. (Effective 09/01/2023)
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
Kids Club is subject to cancellation if minimum enrollments are not met five business days prior to the start of the session. If a session is canceled, participants will be notified and will receive a full refund.
Withdrawal Policy
A written notice is required to withdraw formally. A refund may be issued and is subject to withdrawal dates. Please refer to our refund policy for details.
Refund Policy
Full Tuition Refund — If a participant withdraws two or more weeks prior to the start of Kids Club individual sessions.
50% Tuition Refund — If a participant withdraws 7-13 days prior to the start of Kids Club individual sessions.
No Refund — For withdrawal notices received 1-6 days prior to the start of Kids Club without doctor’s documentation or Military relocation/deployment documentation.
All refunds will be returned to the original payment method within 5-7 business days. Refunds made by check may take up to 6 weeks to process.
Mason Kids Club Summer Camps
How to Enroll
Families only need to register once yearly for each student to attend the Mason Kids Club Summer Camps. Once registration is completed, families can choose individual sessions or attend the full summer.
The program is currently closed. Please check back later.
Register for Summer Camp Sessions
Register for Mason Kids Club Summer Camp individual sessions or full-summer sessions on our registration site.
Pay for the $100 Family Registration Fee
A one-time, non-refundable, annual registration fee can be paid through the Mason Kids Club enrollment site. Families with multiple students attending the Mason Kids Club will only need to pay one $100 registration fee. Families who attend the Mason Kids Club during the school year do not need to pay for the registration fee again to the following summer.
Complete the Enrollment Packet
Complete the enrollment packet with all required documentation and supporting materials. Children may not begin at the Center until the enrollment packet has been completed and approved.
Tuition & Fees
Payment in full is required at registration. Payment types include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and e-checks. Cash is not accepted.
| 2022-2023 Rates* | |
|---|---|
| Mason-Affliate | TBD/Week (5-day camp weeks) |
| TBD/Week (4-day camp weeks) |
|
| TBD/Full Summer | |
| Non-Mason Community | TBD/Week (5-day camp weeks) |
| TBD/Week (4-day camp weeks) |
|
| TBD/Full Summer | |
| Fees | |
| Registration (Non-Refundable) | $100/Child |
| Annual Registration | $100/Family |
| Late Pickup | $25 (First 15 minutes) $1/Minute (After 15 minutes) |
*Rates are subject to change. (Effective 09/01/2023)
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
Kids Club Summer Camp is subject to cancellation if minimum enrollments are not met five business days prior to the start of the session. If a session is canceled, participants will be notified and will receive a full refund.
Withdrawal Policy
A written notice is required to withdraw formally. A refund may be issued and is subject to withdrawal dates. Please refer to our refund policy for details.
Refund Policy
Full Tuition Refund — If a participant withdraws two or more weeks prior to the start of Kids Club Summer Camp sessions.
50% Tuition Refund — If a participant withdraws 7-13 days prior to the start of Kids Club Summer Camp sessions.
No Refund — For withdrawal notices received 1-6 days prior to the start of Kids Club Summer Camp without doctor’s documentation or Military relocation/deployment documentation.
All refunds will be returned to the original payment method within 5-7 business days. Refunds made by check may take up to 6 weeks to process.
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Hours & Locations
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8 am - 5 pm
George Mason University Child Development Center
4402 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Mail Stop: MSN 5C2
(703) 993-5960
cdc@gmu.edu
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Tour the facility and meet the center director and the care team to learn more about our curriculum, daily activities, and classroom environment. To schedule a tour, click the link below to check our availability.