Early Childhood Admissions

 

Application Checklist for the Early Childhood Program (Ages 3-6)

accepting applications for the 2013-14 year

Note: Post-deadline applications are accepted year-round provided space is available.

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Admission Process

The Admissions staff works collaboratively with faculty to facilitate an admissions process that is professional, meaningful and pedagogically sound. The most important criterion is that the family value and support a Waldorf educational philosophy.

Upon receipt of a complete application, parents will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule a parent meeting with a member of the Early Childhood faculty. It is highly recommended that all parents/guardians attend this meeting, which does not include children, and lasts approximately 30 minutes. Following the meeting, a play time will be scheduled for the child(ren) who will be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The playgroups will include five or six children of similar ages. During the playgroup, an Early Childhood teacher will lead the group in a circle of song and then observe the children in free play. A member of the Admissions Office staff will be available to respond to any questions parent(s)/guardian(s) may have.

Admission Decision and Notification

Decisions are made by the Early Childhood faculty. Notification will be sent in writing within three weeks of the parent meeting or as soon as possible once a decision has been made for late or mid-year applicants.
Note: Children MUST be fully toilet-trained prior to enrolling in Early Childhood.


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Financial Aid: Tuition Adjustment and Sibling Discount
Visit the Tuition & Financial Aid pages for specific information regarding tuition adjustment and sibling discount.

Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy
The Chicago Waldorf School does not discriminate against qualified applicants for employment or admissions to the school on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical disability in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship, tuition adjustment, athletic, and other school-administrated programs.

Contact Lisa Payton at 773-465-2371 for more information or to schedule a visit to the Chicago Waldorf School.