How does enrollment work?

Our enrollment process will focus on the mutual fit of the student and class, and each family’s values and the values of the school. To make this determination, each family will be presented with a clear picture of the school's pedagogical and social values.

Tuition & Fees for 2024-2025

  • Fees include supplies, most activities/field trips, and registration fee.

  • Additional tuition insurance premium due with first month’s tuition payment ($380 for one child, $560 if enrolling two children and $590 for three children).

  • Sibling discount: 15% off tuition cost for the second child, for the third child - an additional 15% off tuition cost.

  • Annual, semi-annual, quarterly and monthly payment plans available.

Total Cost (Tuition & Fees) = $14,776.88

3-DAY TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN

Total Cost (Tuition & Fees) = $18,796.10

5-DAY KINDERGARTEN

Total Cost (Tuition & Fees) = $22,781.17

GRADE 1

Total Cost (Tuition & Fees) = $23,157.84

GRADES 2-5

Total Cost (Tuition & Fees) = $23,791.08

GRADES 6-8

 

Tuition & Payment FAQs

+ DO YOU OFFER SIBLING DISCOUNTS?

Sibling discounts of 15 percent for the second child and an additional 15 percent for the third child, applicable for full pay families. Sibling discounts do not apply to fees, tuition insurance, or AfterCare costs.

+ WHEN ARE THE FEES DUE?

The following fees totaling $1,300 per student are: Registration ($375), Activity/Field Trips ($300), and Supplies ($625) are all due June 15 or upon enrollment after that date. These fees are nonrefundable. For applicants enrolling after December 31, these fees are prorated by 50 percent.

+ WHAT ARE MY PAYMENT OPTIONS?

Annual tuition may be paid in one annual payment (due July 15 of the school year, or upon enrollment), or in monthly installments of twelve payments (due July 15 - June 15). The tuition deposit is nonrefundable. Payments are due on the 15th of the month. Any payments received after the 20th of the month must include a $50 late fee. All payments are made online through PARENT PORTAL.

+ WHAT IF MY CHILD STARTS AFTER THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR?

If your child enters the program after the beginning of the year, Sanderling Waldorf School will prorate tuition appropriately. Please note that the registration fee is nonrefundable and payable in full for each student regardless of his/her date of entry into the school.

+ IS THERE A TRIAL PERIOD?

When families sign the tuition contract, they are legally committing to pay tuition for that student for the entire year. We provide a six-week trial period during which either the student's family or the school may find good reason for the child to withdraw. Disenrollment during the six-week trial period releases the family from the responsibility for paying the remainder of the annual tuition. Tuition and fees already paid are nonrefundable. After the trial period, families are responsible for the annual tuition, even in the case of early withdrawal for reasons other than relocation of the family. Tuition loss due to withdrawal based on job location will be covered by the school's Tuition Insurance Fund.

+ DO I HAVE ANY OBLIGATIONS BEYOND TUITION?

Sanderling Waldorf School is powered by its parent body. Your volunteer participation through community meetings, festivals and other school activities is vital to the health of the school. Nursery/Kindergarten and Grades families are asked to volunteer regularly in various capacities, with a suggested time donation of 40 hours per year.

+ DO YOU OFFER TUITION ASSISTANCE?

Sanderling Waldorf School does offer tuition assistance for eligible families. Financial eligibility is determined through an outside program called Clarity. The Clarity application runs in concurrence with the application process. If a family is offered tuition assistance, this may not be combined with our sibling discount.

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