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.
2024-2025 School Year:
School Year Half Day - 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Late August to May)
5 Days/Week (M-F): $1,563.10 monthly; $15,631 total 10-month tuition
3 Days/Week (M/W/F): $930.70 monthly; $9,307 total 10-month tuition
2 Days/Week (T/TH): $677.30 monthly; $6,773 total 10-month tuition
School Year Full Day - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Late August to May)
5 Days/Week (M-F): $1,986.40 monthly; $19,864 total 10-month tuition
3 Days/Week (M/W/F): $1,175.10 monthly; $11,751 total 10-month tuition
2 Days/Week (T/TH): $856.20 monthly; $8,562 total 10-month tuition
School Year Early Care - 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Late August to May)
5 Days/Week (M-F): $107.70 monthly; $1077 total 10-month tuition
3 Days/Week (M/W/F) $62.40 monthly; $624 total 10-month tuition
2 Days/Week (T/TH) $45.40 monthly; $454 total 10-month tuition
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.