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Visit Carolina Day School
A Carolina Day School education prepares students for an ambitious, purpose-driven life, well past their time here on campus—for a future world with jobs, careers, and challenges that are being developed even as they learn. We know that how students learn is as important as what students learn.
Join us for a Group Tour, an Open House, or Wildcat Storytime!
Join us for a Group Tour or come to an Open House for an up close and personal visit. You will be able to see our school in action, and meet our dedicated and talented teachers and the bright, curious, and amazing students who fill their classrooms. Wildcat Story Time is the perfect first step for families exploring Early Childhood Education at Carolina Day School. We look forward to sharing all that is special about the Carolina Day community with you.
Join us for Wildcat Storytime
Wildcat Storytime is the perfect first step for families exploring Early Childhood Education at Carolina Day School. Designed for families considering Junior Kindergarten (4s), or Kindergarten (5s), this event offers a joyful introduction to our school. Come for the stories, stay for the community!
Group Tours
We offer the following group tours in the fall—a great opportunity to meet teachers, explore our classrooms, and learn more about our community.
Early childhood Tours
Junior Kindergarten (4s) and Kindergarten (5s)
- October 22 (8:30–10am)
- November 19 (8:30–10am)
- December 4 (8:30–10am)
Grades 1–3 Tours
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September 21 (8:30–10am)
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October 21 (8:30–10am)
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November 16 (8:30–10am)
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November 30 (8:30–10am)
Grades 4–5 Tours
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September 22 (8:30–10am)
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October 19 (8:30–10am)
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November 17 (8:30–10am)
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December 3 (8:30–10am)
Middle School (Grades 6–8) Tours
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September 22 (9–10:30am)
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October 19 (9–10:30am)
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November 17 (9–10:30am)
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December 3 (9–10:30am)
Fall Open House
Early Education Open House
Junior Kindergarten (4s) and Kindergarten (5s)
October 27, 2026 (8:30–10am)
Key School Open House
Interest in Key School grades 2 through 8
November 5, 2026 (8:15–9:45am)
Upper School Open House
Grades 9 through 12
November 4, 2026 (6–8pm)
Upcoming Admission Dates & Deadlines
Wildcat Storytime
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Lower School - Oreck Library - 109
Wildcat Storytime
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ECE Open House
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Lower School - Oreck Library - 109
Financial Aid Application Deadline for Returning Students
all day
Upper School Open House
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Upper School - Auditorium - 104
Key School Open House
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Upper School - US Library - 108
Wildcat Storytime
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Lower School - Oreck Library - 109
Wildcat Storytime
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Lower School - Oreck Library - 109
ECE Play Visits
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Lower School - Oreck Library - 109
Connect With Our Admission Team
We welcome individual conversations with prospective families across Early Childhood Education, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, and Key School. If you’re unable to visit campus right now, explore the videos on these academic pages to see teaching and learning in action across all divisions. While videos offer a helpful window into our classrooms, nothing replaces a conversation. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—our admission team is happy to answer questions, talk through next steps, and support you throughout the process.
You’re invited to:
We look forward to connecting with you and sharing what makes the Carolina Day community so special.
Finding Admission
The Admission office for Lower and Middle School is in Love Hall. The Admission office for Upper School is in McGregor Hall. Please look for reserved parking for admission visitors in the parking lots near the Love Hall and McGregor Hall buildings.
Key School's admission office is a short walk across campus; our team will guide you.
