ENROLLMENT
POLICY
Children 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 years old are eligible for admission to our preschool. As a general rule, children are placed in their chronological age group. Those in the 2-day-2s (Pinecone, M-T) program typically range in age from 2 1/2 to 3. In the 3-day-3s (Acorn, W-F) class, children are typically 3 to 3 1/2. In the three 5-day programs the children are typically 3 1/2 to 4 (Sassafras), 4 to 4 1/2 (Oaks) and 4 1/2 to 5 (Maples). Usually if children start ONS as a Pinecone they move to Sassafras the next year and on to Maples the next. Children starting off as Acorns generally become Oaks the following year.
School hours for all programs are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our optional extended day program (Lunch Bunch) is offered every day from noon until 2 p.m. New this year: Sign ups by trimester, billing by trimester.
PROCEDURE
Applications are due, along with a $75 non-refundable application fee, by December 31, 2020. Acceptance letters go out in early spring. At that time, a non-refundable one month deposit is required to secure your child's spot. This deposit will be applied toward May 2021 tuition.
TOURS
As of 11/16/2020, we are working on setting up schedules for tours/self-guided tours for individual families who have submitted applications with application fees. If you applied, we will contact you by email shortly!
FEES for 2020-2021
By the trimester:
2-day (Monday, Tuesday) program: $1000
3-day (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) program: $1500
5-day (Monday-Friday) program: $2500
By the month:
2-day: $350
3-day: $525
5-day: $875
Lunch Bunch: $25/day, billed by the trimester
Early drop off: not available this fall
"What do parents owe their young that is more important than a warm
and trusting connection to the earth."
- Theodore Roszack
Children 2 1/2 to 4 1/2 years old are eligible for admission to our preschool. As a general rule, children are placed in their chronological age group. Those in the 2-day-2s (Pinecone, M-T) program typically range in age from 2 1/2 to 3. In the 3-day-3s (Acorn, W-F) class, children are typically 3 to 3 1/2. In the three 5-day programs the children are typically 3 1/2 to 4 (Sassafras), 4 to 4 1/2 (Oaks) and 4 1/2 to 5 (Maples). Usually if children start ONS as a Pinecone they move to Sassafras the next year and on to Maples the next. Children starting off as Acorns generally become Oaks the following year.
School hours for all programs are from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our optional extended day program (Lunch Bunch) is offered every day from noon until 2 p.m. New this year: Sign ups by trimester, billing by trimester.
PROCEDURE
Applications are due, along with a $75 non-refundable application fee, by December 31, 2020. Acceptance letters go out in early spring. At that time, a non-refundable one month deposit is required to secure your child's spot. This deposit will be applied toward May 2021 tuition.
TOURS
As of 11/16/2020, we are working on setting up schedules for tours/self-guided tours for individual families who have submitted applications with application fees. If you applied, we will contact you by email shortly!
FEES for 2020-2021
By the trimester:
2-day (Monday, Tuesday) program: $1000
3-day (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) program: $1500
5-day (Monday-Friday) program: $2500
By the month:
2-day: $350
3-day: $525
5-day: $875
Lunch Bunch: $25/day, billed by the trimester
Early drop off: not available this fall
"What do parents owe their young that is more important than a warm
and trusting connection to the earth."
- Theodore Roszack