Early Childhood Program
A completed application for Early Childhood applicants consists of:
- Application, including parent(s)/guardian(s) narrative.
- Application fee of $75
- Photo of child
Please click here to download a Nursery School & Junior Kindergarten Common Recommendation Form (optional).
Admissions Process
Once the application is complete, families will be contacted by the Admissions Office to schedule a meeting with a member of our Early Childhood faculty. We highly recommend that all parents/guardians attend this meeting, which does not include your child, and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
All Early Childhood applicants attend a playgroup as part of the admissions process. Playgroups last approximately 45 minutes and include 5 or 6 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 during 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
Admission decisions are made by Early Childhood faculty. Notification will be sent in writing within 3 weeks of the parent meeting or as soon as possible once a decision has been made for late or mid-year applicants.
Children in the Early Childhood program MUST be potty-trained prior to enrolling.
Tuition, Tuition Adjustment, Sibling Discount
Tuition Adjustment is not available for the Early Childhood program. However, sibling discounts of 15% are available for 5 day Early Childhood students with an enrolled sibling.
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.