Enrollment Process
We accept enrollment applications year-round. Thorne Nature Preschool is full for the ‘24-’25 school year and we are actively enrolling for future school years.
If you are interested in enrolling, please follow the steps below.
1. Fill out the short Enrollment Interest Form
2. Attend an Open House & submit an application
Register to attend an in-person Open House. Our open houses start with a program overview and Q&A, followed by a tour of our nature center and surrounding areas. They last about an hour and are a great way to see our magical program in action!
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
If you feel Thorne Nature Preschool is a good fit for your family after attending an Open House, you can submit an application. The link to the application form will be shared during the Open House.
Applications to Thorne Nature Preschool will be accepted regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, handicap, political persuasion, national origin, or ancestry.
3. Complete registration forms and deposit
If we determine our program is a good match for your family, we’ll offer you a spot. To accept, simply complete the online registration, sign the enrollment contract, and pay the enrollment fee and deposit to secure your child’s place. Health and immunization records (or exemption forms) are also required to complete enrollment.
Thorne Nature Preschool accepts waitlist applicants for future school years.
To learn more about our school before attending an in-person Open House, please view our virtual info session & parent resources
In the virtual info session, 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 Info Session.
CLICK HERE to view additional parent resources including our parent handbook, school calendar, and daily packing and gear list.
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.