Admissions

Thank you for considering the Davis Waldorf School! We are located on a beautiful five-acre campus amidst grassy play spaces, gardens, herbs, wildflowers and plenty of shade trees. We serve over 225 children from birth to eighth grade in our parent child classes, preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle schools.

There is no better way to see who we are and how we can serve your family than by visiting us! Group tours of our school are offered throughout the year. We also have various open houses for our parent-child, preschool, kindergarten and grades programs in the winter and spring as well.

Admissions Process

Application Deadline
We accept applications on a rolling basis as space allows. For priority consideration for the 2023-2024 School year, please submit an application before March 3, 2023. Please contact our Enrollment Coordinator at enrollment@daviswaldorf.org to inquire about openings in our programs.

To submit an application for the 2023-2024 school year, please start by filling out an inquiry form.

Acceptance
Admissions decisions will be communicated by email. Students who are accepted for classes that do not have space will be offered a place in the waiting pool and contacted in the event a space becomes available.

Admissions Policy
It is the intention and policy of the school to welcome students from the broadest possible range of the social, economic, and cultural spectrum. We seek to admit eligible students of all origins, backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, and faiths. A diverse community benefits all of our students, staff and faculty. We offer financial assistance to families who qualify.

Tuition & Fees
Please click HERE to view information on the tuition numbers and fees for the upcoming school year.

Age Cut Offs for 23-24 School Year

*Program/Grade*	*Birth Date Range*
Preschool	June 1 2019 - March 1, 2021
Kindergarten	June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2019
Grade 1	June 1, 2016 - May 31, 2017
Grade 2	June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016
Grade 3	June 1, 2014 - May 31, 2015
Grade 4	June 1, 2013 - May 31, 2014
Grade 5	June 1, 2012 - May 31, 2013
Grade 6	June 1, 2011 - May 31, 2012
Grade 7	June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2011
Grade 8	June 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010

Admissions Requirements for 2023-24

Preschool

We have three preschool classrooms with 12 children each. Each class is mixed-age, consisting of children from 2 1/2 - 4 years of age. The number of available preschool spots varies year to year depending on re-enrollment and the number of children advancing to our kindergarten. All preschool children must be toilet trained by the start of school.

Ages
For the 2023-2024 school year, birthdays for preschool children fall between June 1, 2019 and March 1, 2021. We invite younger children to enroll in our Parent Child Classes designed for children from birth to three years of age and their parents or caregivers.

Preschool Playdate
After your application is received and you have attended a school tour, you will be contacted to schedule a preschool interview/playdate. This is a required step in the application process and a time for your family to get acquainted with our preschool yard, classrooms, and teachers. Playdates have up to six families participating and will give your child the opportunity to interact with other children in the preschool classroom and/or in the preschool yard.

Kindergarten

We have two kindergarten classrooms with 22 children each. Each class is mixed-age, consisting of children from 4.5-6.5 years of age. Approximately half of the class is in their first year of Kindergarten, and half are in their second year. The number of available kindergarten spots varies year to year depending on re-enrollment and the number of children advancing from our preschool program.

Ages
For the 2023-2024 School Year, birthdays for kindergarten children fall between June 1, 2017 and May 31, 2019.

Interview
After the parents have attended a tour and the application has been processed, the Enrollment Coordinator will schedule a family interview for the parents and child with our kindergarten teachers. Interviews take place in a kindergarten classroom and last for about 45 minutes.

Grades 1 - 8

We have one class per grade with class sizes ranging from 16-24 on average.
Mid-year enrollments are considered on a case-by-case basis if space allows. Children are placed a grade according to their developmental, academic, age and social needs at the time of enrollment. It is important to note our birth date cut-off is earlier than public schools (May 31st rather than Sep 1st) and a public school grade level may not correspond to a Waldorf grade level. Summer birthday children may be assessed to determine best grade placement.

Interview
After the application has been processed, the Enrollment Coordinator may schedule a family interview for the parents and child with the teachers. This is a required event.

Note: In order to schedule an interview, a confidential evaluation must be submitted by your child's current/previous teacher.

Student Visit
After the interview, the student may be invited for a three-day visit with the class.

Age Cut-Offs for the 2023-2024 School Year

Grade 1	June 1, 2016-May 31, 2017
Grade 2	June 1, 2015-May 31, 2016
Grade 3	June 1, 2014-May 31, 2015
Grade 4	June 1, 2013-May 31, 2014
Grade 5	June 1, 2012-May 31, 2013
Grade 6	June 1, 2011-May 31, 2012
Grade 7	June 1, 2010-May 31, 2011
Grade 8	June 1, 2009-May 31, 2010

Admissions Dates & Deadlines for 2023-24

New Families

SY: 23-24 Admissions Timeline New Families
November 1, 2022 - March 3, 2023	Applications for 23-24 School Year Accepted
January - March, 2023	Enrollment interviews conducted. 3-Day Visits for Grades 2-8 applicants schedule.
March 3, 2023	Deadline to submit Applications for consideration in the first round of acceptances.
March 10, 2023	First round of acceptance or regret letters sent
March 25, 2023	Deadline to submit applications for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and all supporting documents.
June 30, 2023	Deadline to withdraw from Enrollment Contract without further financial obligation beyond non-refundable Enrollment Fee.
July 1, 2023	Withdrawal on or after this date requires a payment of 6 weeks of tuition and half of the class fund fee (tuition weeks are weeks school is in session).
July 2023 - May 2024	Tuition Collection Period

Continuing Families

SY: 23-24 Admissions Timeline Continuing Families
February 1, 2023	Re-Enrollment Contracts released through Blackbaud
February - March, 2023	Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) forms available for families with children in Grades K - 8.
February 13, 2023	DUE: Re-Enrollment Contracts with reduced enrollment fee of $300 per family. ($200 for preschool-only families)
February 14, 2023	Enrollment Fee returns to $500 per family ($300 for preschool-only families)
March 10, 2023	Deadline to submit applications for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and all supporting documents.
June 30, 2023	Deadline to withdraw from Enrollment Contract without further financial obligation beyond non-refundable Enrollment Fee.
July 1, 2023	Withdrawal on or after this date requires a payment of 6 weeks of tuition and half of the class fund fee (tuition weeks are weeks school is in session).
July 2023 - May 2024	Tuition Collection Period

Outreach Events

Outreach Events, Spring 2023 For more information about these events, please visit the School Tours & Events page.
School Tours Preschool - 8th Grade	Most Wednesday mornings from 9 - 10 AM. RSVP required. Walk through the campus, visit classrooms. Ends with a Q+A session with samples of student work.
January 19, 2023	Kindergarten Information Night 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Online Event
January 25, 2023	Introduction to Grades 1- 8 6:30 - 8 PM, Informational night for parents.
February 4, 2023	Open House: A Walk through the Grades 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Visitors welcome.

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Admissions Process

Age Cut Offs for 23-24 School Year

Admissions Requirements for 2023-24

Preschool

Kindergarten

Grades 1 - 8

Admissions Dates & Deadlines for 2023-24

New Families

SY: 23-24 Admissions Timeline
New Families

Continuing Families

SY: 23-24 Admissions Timeline
Continuing Families

Outreach Events

Outreach Events, Spring 2023

We've added new summer camp dates in June for music and circus arts!