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Thank you for your interest in VBS Day School

We are currently accepting online applications for the 2025-2026 school year for grades K-6. We are still accepting applications for 2024-2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Carrie McSherry, Director of Admissions, at 818.530.4072 or at cmcsherry@vbsds.org.

For our TK and ECC programs, please contact the Valley Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center at 818.788.0567.

Application Process:

Step 1: COMPLETE AN INQUIRY

To begin, please submit an inquiry form. Once your inquiry has been processed, you will be sent an informational packet by mail.

Step 2: VISIT

Register for our Open House on Thursday, November 14, 2024 by visiting vbsds.org/admissions. Private tours are also available by contacting Carrie McSherry, Director of Admissions, at 818.530.4072 or cmcsherry@vbsds.org.

Step 3: APPLY

Applications are submitted online. Click here to create your lions login account and apply. Please note: You can log out and return to complete the application without losing data before submitting the final version.

If you are applying for tuition assistance, please visit studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school. There is a $45 fee per family to apply online ($55 for Business Owners). Applications for the 2025-2026 school year must be submitted by January 10, 2025.

Step 4: SUBMIT SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

The following supporting documents must be received by our admissions office no later than Friday, January 10, 2025. Please either print out these forms and submit them to your current school, or you can send them electronically via the admissions checklist.

Records/Transcripts Release Form
Current Teacher Recommendation Form (Kindergarten Applicants) (Grades 1-6 Applicants)
Administrator Recommendation Form

Step 5: PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING AND FAMILY MEETING

After your application has been received, we will contact you to arrange a parent/guardian meeting with Carrie McSherry, Director of Admissions. A separate visit will be scheduled for your child. These meetings will take place in person.

Step 6: DECISION

Admission decisions will be emailed on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5:00 pm. If applicable, tuition assistance grants will also be emailed at this time.

Step 7: ENROLLMENT

To enroll your child at VBS Day School, your e-signed contract and deposit are due no later than Friday, March 21, 2025.

Upcoming Admissions Events

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Prospective Parent Open House

Our Open House event gives prospective parents a taste of the VBS Day School experience as they visit our campus while school is in session and have the opportunity to meet current parents, faculty and students. If you’re looking for the most comprehensive overview of the VBS Day School experience, this is the event for you!

November 14, 2024 | 9:15AM-11:15AM | (on-campus) | RSVP HERE
Parent Coffee & Conversation

Join us for an intimate conversation with Head of School Dr. Kimberly Schwartz. Learn about current programs, future plans, and the power of a VBS Day School education in a small group setting where participants are invited to ask questions and co-create the morning’s dialogue.

January 15, 2024 | 9:15AM-10:30AM | (on-campus) | RSVP HERE
Prospective Parent Parlor

Parlor events are hosted by current families who are passionate about sharing their family’s VBS Day School experience with prospective parents and are both informational and social, providing an opportunity for participants to learn about the VBS Day School from parents and alumni (current middle and high school students).

December 3, 2024 | (off-campus, private residence) | RSVP HERE