Admissions
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The best way to understand the Harford Day Way is to visit. A campus visit is also the first step in the admissions process. Select the visit option below that works best for your family.
First Fridays: Coffee & Conversation
First Fridays: Coffee and Conversation are a great opportunity for prospective parents to meet in a small group with members of the administration, have questions answered, and see our program in action on a typical school day. Your visit will include a campus tour with a Student Ambassador, classroom visits, and time to learn more about the admissions process.
9:00 - 10:30 AM
You may select from one of the following dates:
9:00 - 10:30 AM
You may select from one of the following dates:
- October 3, 2025
- November 7, 2025 (This is also Middle School Visit Day)
- December 5, 2025
- January 9, 2026*
- February 6, 2026
- March 6, 2026
Preschool Prep Course
Preschool Prep Course
Get a head start on preschool admissions with our Preschool Prep Course for children ages 2 to 4, and an adult caregiver.
Designed to provide prospective families with an authentic introduction to our distinctive preschool program, you are invited to join us for one 45 minute class or for a full session (3 classes in the fall or spring).
Your child and an adult caregiver will participate in a hands-on lesson with one of our expert special area teachers in art, library media, music, Spanish, or physical education, and experience the student-centered approach of our warm and caring faculty.
You will learn what makes Harford Day School the preeminent educational option in Harford County for children age 3 to Grade 8, and how to navigate the admissions process.
2025 Fall Session
9:00-9:45 AM
Wednesdays: 10/15, 10/22, and 10/29
2026 Spring Session
9:00-9:45 AM
Wednesdays: 4/15, 4/22, and 4/29
Get a head start on preschool admissions with our Preschool Prep Course for children ages 2 to 4, and an adult caregiver.
Designed to provide prospective families with an authentic introduction to our distinctive preschool program, you are invited to join us for one 45 minute class or for a full session (3 classes in the fall or spring).
Your child and an adult caregiver will participate in a hands-on lesson with one of our expert special area teachers in art, library media, music, Spanish, or physical education, and experience the student-centered approach of our warm and caring faculty.
You will learn what makes Harford Day School the preeminent educational option in Harford County for children age 3 to Grade 8, and how to navigate the admissions process.
2025 Fall Session
9:00-9:45 AM
Wednesdays: 10/15, 10/22, and 10/29
2026 Spring Session
9:00-9:45 AM
Wednesdays: 4/15, 4/22, and 4/29
Middle School Visit Day
Friday, November 7, 2025 (A non-school day for HCPS)
8:15 AM to 2:45 PM
Do you wonder what it's like to attend a Middle School where you are known by name, have small classes, a dedicated advisor, study a modern world language, perform hands-on science experiments, take art and music, and still get two recesses every day?
Harford Day graduates attend the best independent high schools in the Baltimore metro area, often with scholarships, enroll in a local magnet program, or attend boarding school. Learn more HERE.
Normally reserved for applicants, our Middle School Visit Day is open to all current 5th to 7th graders interested in applying to Harford Day for the 2026-27 academic year. You will be matched with a student host and participate in all of their classes as an honorary student for the day. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.
8:15 AM to 2:45 PM
Do you wonder what it's like to attend a Middle School where you are known by name, have small classes, a dedicated advisor, study a modern world language, perform hands-on science experiments, take art and music, and still get two recesses every day?
Harford Day graduates attend the best independent high schools in the Baltimore metro area, often with scholarships, enroll in a local magnet program, or attend boarding school. Learn more HERE.
Normally reserved for applicants, our Middle School Visit Day is open to all current 5th to 7th graders interested in applying to Harford Day for the 2026-27 academic year. You will be matched with a student host and participate in all of their classes as an honorary student for the day. Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.
Private Tours
We strive to accommodate your schedule and provide you with a personalized visit. If our scheduled events do not meet your needs, please share a little more information with us by completing the form below. We will contact you as soon as possible to confirm a visit.
Spring See Us In Action: Open House
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9:00 AM -11:00 AM
Our See Us In Action: Spring Open House takes place during a typical school day to allow you to see students and teachers at work. You and your family will have a campus tour, visit classrooms, and have a chance to ask questions about everything from curriculum and extracurricular activities to high school placement and admissions. The Spring Open House is an excellent time to get a head start on the admissions process for fall 2027-28!
9:00 AM -11:00 AM
Our See Us In Action: Spring Open House takes place during a typical school day to allow you to see students and teachers at work. You and your family will have a campus tour, visit classrooms, and have a chance to ask questions about everything from curriculum and extracurricular activities to high school placement and admissions. The Spring Open House is an excellent time to get a head start on the admissions process for fall 2027-28!
Harford Day is the only PK3 to Grade 8 independent school in Harford County accredited by AIMS (Association of Independent Maryland/DC Schools) and a member of NAIS (National Association of Independent Schools).
Non-discrimination Statement
Application to Harford Day School is open to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Harford Day School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial policies, financial aid programs, and other administered extra-curricular or administrative programs.
The Harford Day Mission
At Harford Day School, learning is a joyful process rooted in respectful relationships, strong traditions, and an innovative program that fosters confidence, imagination, curiosity, and engagement with the world.
Application to Harford Day School is open to all students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Harford Day School does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, financial policies, financial aid programs, and other administered extra-curricular or administrative programs.
The Harford Day Mission
At Harford Day School, learning is a joyful process rooted in respectful relationships, strong traditions, and an innovative program that fosters confidence, imagination, curiosity, and engagement with the world.
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