ADMISSIONS
a rich, dynamic, and varied education
We are located on a beautiful five-acre campus amidst grassy play spaces, gardens, herbs, wildflowers and plenty of shade trees. We serve over 225 children from birth to eighth grade in our parent child classes, preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school.
Campus Visits may be scheduled by contacting our Enrollment Coordinator Kelly at [email protected] or 530-753-1651.
Limited space is still available. Apply today!
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The need for imagination, a sense of truth, and a feeling of responsibility; these are the very nerve of education.
Rudolf Steiner
Application Process
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis as space allows. Please contact our Enrollment Coordinator at [email protected] to inquire about openings in our classes.
Please submit an inquiry, to obtain additional information.
To schedule a Campus Tour, select an upcoming tour date here.
Applications for the 25-26 will be available in November 2024.
Admission Requirements
Preschool
We have three preschool classrooms with an average attendance of 12 children per day. Each class consists of children from 2 1/2 – 4 years of age. The number of available preschool spots varies year to year depending on re-enrollment and the number of children advancing to our kindergarten. All preschool children must be potty-trained by the start of school.
Ages
Please see chart below for the 24-25 school year. We invite younger children to enroll in our Parent Child Classes designed for children from birth to three years of age and their parents or caregivers.
Preschool Playdate
After your application is received and you have attended a school tour, you will be contacted to schedule a preschool interview/playdate as space allows. This is a required step in the application process and a time for your family to become acquainted with our preschool yard, classrooms, and teachers. Playdates have up to three families participating and will give your child the opportunity to interact with other children in the preschool classroom and/or in the preschool yard.
Kindergarten
We have two kindergarten classrooms with 22 children each. Each class has a teacher and two assistant teachers and consists of children from 4.5-6.5 years of age. Approximately half of the class is in their first year of Kindergarten, and half are in their second year. The number of available kindergarten spots varies year to year depending on re-enrollment and the number of children advancing from our preschool program.
Ages
Please see chart below for the current school year. It is important to note our birth date cut-off is earlier than public schools (May 31st rather than Sep 1st) and a public school grade level may not correspond to a Waldorf grade level.
Interview
After the parents have attended a tour and the application has been processed, the Enrollment Coordinator will schedule an interview for the child and his/her/their parent(s) with our kindergarten teachers. Interviews typically last about 30 minutes.
Grades 1 - 8
We have one class per grade with class sizes ranging from 16-24 on average.
Mid-year enrollments are considered on a case-by-case basis if space allows. Children are placed in a grade according to their developmental, academic, age and social needs at the time of enrollment. It is important to note our birth date cut-off is earlier than public schools (May 31st rather than Sep 1st) and a public school grade level may not correspond to a Waldorf grade level. Summer birthday children may be assessed to determine best grade placement.
Interview
After the application has been processed and a space for which the child is qualified is open, the Enrollment Coordinator will schedule an interview for the child with the teachers.
Note: In order to schedule an interview, a confidential evaluation must be submitted by your child’s current/previous teacher. In the event that the former teacher is unavailable, the most recent report card may be substituted.
Student Visit – Grades 2 – 8 Only
After the interview, the student will be invited to participate fully in the class for three days.
Admissions Dates & Deadlines
New Families
SY: 25-26 Admissions Timeline
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| November 1, 2024 – March 1, 2025 | Priority applications for the 25-26 school year are accepted for admissions. Pending space available, applications are processed on a rolling basis afterward. |
| January – February 2025 | Enrollment interviews conducted. 3-day visits for Grades 2-8 are scheduled. |
| February 28, 2025 | Deadline to submit applications for priority consideration in the first round of acceptances. Applications are then accepted on a rolling basis as space allows. |
| March 14, 2025 | First round of acceptance letters sent for the child who has completed both their interview and visit appropriate for their grade level. If we are unable to offer your child placement, s/he will be added to our unranked waiting pool. You will be promptly notified if a spot becomes available. If we can’t place your child for the 25-26 school year, your application and fee will be good for the following school year. |
| March 28, 2025 | Deadline to submit applications for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) including all supporting documents. Additional TAP applications are accepted on a rolling basis as fund allow. Please allow 6-8 weeks for a TAP decision. |
| May 16, 2025 | Deadline to withdraw from Enrollment Contract without further financial obligation beyond the non-refundable Application and Enrollment fees. Withdrawal after this date requires a payment of 6 weeks of tuition and half of the class fund fee. Tuition weeks are weeks school is in session; partial weeks count as full weeks. |
| July 2025 – May 2026 | Tuition Collection Period – additional payment plans available. |
Continuing Families
SY: 25-26 Admissions Timeline | |
| February 5, 2025 | Re-Enrollment Contracts released through Blackbaud |
| February 3, 2025 | Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) applications available for families with children in Grades K – 8. |
| February 14, 2025 | Deadline: Re-Enrollment Contracts with reduced enrollment fee of $300 per family. ($200 for preschool-only families) |
| February 15, 2025 | Enrollment Fee returns to $500 per family ($300 for preschool-only families) |
| March 7, 2025 | Deadline to submit applications for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and all supporting documents. Please allow 6-8 weeks for a TAP decision. |
| May 16, 2025 | Deadline to withdraw from Enrollment Contract without further financial obligation beyond non-refundable Enrollment Fee. Withdrawal after this date requires a payment of 6 weeks of tuition and half of the class fund fee. Tuition weeks are weeks school is in session; partial weeks count as full weeks. |
| July 2025 – May 2026 | Tuition Collection Period – additional payment plans available |
Outreach Events
Outreach Events, Spring 2025For more information about these events, please visit the School Tours & Events page. | |
School Tours | Most Wednesday mornings from 9 – 10:30 AM. RSVP required. |
January 15, 2025 | Introduction to Kindergarten
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January 22, 2025 | Introduction to Grades 1- 8 |
February 7, 2025 | Open House: A Walk through the Grades |
Age Cut Offs for School Years by Birth Range
| Grade | 2024-25 | 2025-2026 |
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| Preschool | 6/1/20 - 3/1/22 | 6/1/21 - 3/1/23 |
| Kindergarten | 6/1/18 - 5/31/20 | 6/1/19 - 5/31/21 |
| 1 | 6/1/17 - 5/31/18 | 6/1/18 - 5/31/17 |
| 2 | 6/1/16 - 5/31/17 | 6/1/17 - 5/31/18 |
| 3 | 6/1/15 - 5/31/16 | 6/1/16 - 5/31/17 |
| 4 | 6/1/14 - 5/31/15 | 6/1/15-5/31/16 |
| 5 | 6/1/13 - 5/31/14 | 6/1/14 - 5/31/15 |
| 6 | 6/1/12 - 5/31/13 | 6/1/13 - 5/31/14 |
| 7 | 6/1/11 - 5/31/12 | 6/1/12 - 5/31/13 |
| 8 | 6/1/10 - 5/31/11 | 6/1/11 - 5/31/12 |
Tuition & Fees
View information on tuition and fees for the current school year.
Our Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is available for low-income families.
Admissions Policy
It is the intention and policy of the school to welcome students from the broadest possible range of the social, economic, and cultural spectrum. We seek to admit eligible students of all origins, backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, and faiths. A diverse community benefits all of our students, staff and faculty. We offer financial assistance to families who qualify.
Acceptance
Admissions decisions will be communicated by email. Students who are accepted for classes that do not have space will be offered a place in the waiting pool and contacted in the event a space becomes available.
