Enrollment Process
Thank you for your interest in Thorne Nature Preschool. We accept enrollment applications year-round. If you are interested in enrolling, please follow the steps below.
If you have specific questions about availability this school year or about the waitlist for future school years, please feel free to contact our Preschool Manager by email at preschool@thornenature.org or by phone at 303.499.3647.
1. Fill out the short Enrollment Interest Form
2. Learn more about our school by reviewing our Virtual Open House
We’ve created a Virtual Open House to help you learn more about our program. In the Virtual Open House, you will learn about our values and program philosophy, meet our staff, and get a feel for what our program is like.
CLICK HERE to view the Virtual Open House.
CLICK HERE to view additional parent resources including our parent handbook, school calendar, and daily packing and gear list.
3. Attend an Open House with Thorne’s Preschool Manager
After viewing the virtual open house and reading school materials, register to attend an in-person Open House. This will start the journey of getting to know each other and give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Open Houses take place on Fridays from 10-11 am on the following dates:
Sep 6 &20
Oct 4 & 18
Nov 1 & 15
Dec 6
Jan 10 & 24
Feb 7 & 21
Mar 7 & 21
Apr 11
May 9
4. Submit an Application
After attending an Open House, if you feel Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family, submit an application. The link to the application form will be shared during the Open House.
5. Complete registration forms and submit deposit
If, after reviewing your application, we feel that your family will be a good fit, we will offer you a spot in our program. To accept the offer, complete the online registration form to set up your account, sign and return the enrollment contract, and pay the enrollment fee and deposit. Completing these steps will reserve a space for your child in the upcoming school year. We also require your child’s health and immunization records or exemption form to complete their enrollment. Thorne Nature Preschool also accepts waitlist applicants for future school years.
Applications to Thorne Nature Preschool will be accepted regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, handicap, political persuasion, national origin, or ancestry.