Ages
Children ages 3 through 6 can attend Thorne’s Nature Preschool. If your child turns 3 in the fall semester, we can hold their spot until their birthday; children must be three years old by their first day of the program and fully toilet trained in order to attend the Preschool.
Location
Lafayette Nature Center: 300 Old Laramie Trail E, Lafayette, CO 80026
Thorne Nature Preschool is based out of the brand-new Lafayette Nature Center. This is the first custom-designed nature preschool facility in Colorado!
Follow this link to learn more about our new preschool facility and the surrounding nature classrooms.
Costs
There is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $100 and a deposit of one month’s tuition due at the time of registration. The deposit is credited towards the last month’s tuition.
The total annual tuition for the school year listed below is billed in ten equal monthly payments from August through May.
2025-2026 School Year (Late August to May):
| Schedule | Half Day- 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
Full Day- 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
Early Care- 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Day | $1,650.80 monthly ($16,508 total annual tuition) |
$2,100.70 monthly ($21,007 total annual tuition) |
$113.80 monthly ($1,138 total annual tuition) |
| 3 Day | $987.10 monthly ($9,871 total annual tuition) |
$1,249.10 monthly ($12,491 total annual tuition) |
$66.20 monthly ($662 total annual tuition) |
| 2 Day | $711.20 monthly ($7,112 total annual tuition) |
$899.10 monthly ($8,991 total annual tuition) |
$47.60 monthly ($476 total annual tuition) |
CLICK HERE to see costs for 4-week Summer Sessions in June and July.
Calendar and Schedule
Thorne Nature Preschool runs Monday through Friday, with two, three, and five-day enrollment options available (T/Th, MWF, and M-F accordingly).
Half-Day Program: The school day runs from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with options for early care (8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
Full-Day Program: The school day runs from 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., with an afternoon rest period and options for early care (8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
Click here to view the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar.
Summer Sessions available in June and July.
Early Care
Early care is available from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Families can choose two, three, and five-day options. However, the schedule must be consistent throughout the year (ex: if your child attends preschool Monday through Friday, you could choose early care for all five days, M/W/F, or T/TH.)
Parent Resources
FAQs
We understand that selecting the right preschool for your child is a big decision and you may have some questions. Click the button below to view frequently asked questions about Thorne Nature Preschool.