Bertha Alyce Early Childhood School Admissions
Investing in Your Child’s Future
At BAS, we understand that choosing a preschool is a significant commitment for any family. To make a high-quality education accessible to all, we offer several options to help meet the financial needs of families. BAS is committed to supporting families who wish to attend our school, and we strive to meet demonstrated financial need within our budgetary guidelines.
We are proud to be beneficiaries of generous community support through the Children’s Scholarship Ball. The proceeds from this annual event benefit the Irvin Kaplan Children’s Scholarship Fund, helping more than 300 children each year. These funds support children of all religious, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, providing financial assistance for infant care, preschool, summer camp and special needs programs.
At BAS, we welcome students from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or religion, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in our community.
We invite you to schedule a tour today to learn more about the school and explore the many opportunities available for families to become a part of the BAS community.
Learn More About Admissions
A $200 non-refundable registration fee for the 2024-2025 school year.
A non-refundable $400 tuition deposit. (This will be credited to your May 2025 payment.)
At BAS and the J, we are committed to making a high-quality education accessible to all families. To support this, we offer a need-based scholarship program, and we encourage families to apply through the FACTS system.
The financial aid application can be found at https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/4FTSN. There is a $40 nonrefundable application fee payable to FACTS via credit card when you submit your application. You must submit all supporting documentation to FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment. The following is a list of required documents:
- A copy of your 2023 or 2024 (if completed) U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, form 1040, 1040A or 040-EZ, including all supporting tax schedules.
- Copies of your 2024 W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for both you and your spouse (you can apply before receiving your W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, but please submit them as soon as they become available);
- Copies of supporting documentation for Social Security Income, Child Support, Food Stamps, Workers Compensation, etc.
While we do our best to meet the financial needs of every family, we are often limited by the funds raised for scholarships and the number of families applying. Scholarship applications are due by February 14, 2025. Any applications received after February 15, 2025, will be considered on a limited basis and subject to the remaining funds available.
Registration fees and deposit will be due at time of registration. Once an award determination has been made, applicants will have 10 days to accept the award, file an appeal or withdraw from the program with a full refund of fees and deposit.
We are here to help and want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive at BAS. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about the scholarship process.
The Marvin Barish Right Start provides tuition vouchers towards the cost of Jewish early childhood education. Families enrolling their first child in a Jewish early childhood program for the first time are eligible to receive a voucher ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. Marvin Barish Right Start™ is a gift to families from the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston thanks to the generosity of the Marvin Barish Early Childhood Endowment, which is held at the Houston Jewish Community Foundation, and other local donors. Click here for more information or to apply.
We adhere to the Texas Department of State Health Services immunization requirements for all students. To view the required vaccine schedule, please click here.
In order to attend BAS, children must provide up-to-date immunization records and health appraisal forms. Attendance is not permitted without both forms on file. If a child is on a delayed vaccination schedule, we require written documentation specifying the dates when the vaccines will be administered. The Medical Committee will review this information to determine the child’s eligibility for enrollment at BAS.
If a child has a medical exemption, a letter from the child’s doctor, including the doctor’s Professional License Number, must be submitted. BAS does not accept religious or personal exemptions.
