Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirements
Children must be at least 33 months of age and toilet independent to enter the program, and graduate when they enter kindergarten.
Schedule Options
To meet the varying needs of families, Acorn Tree now offers a variety of schedules, depending on the age of your child.
Children over 4 and going on to kindergarten the following year may enroll in a four day or five day program.
Children 4 years old and under have the additional options of two or three day programs.
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Five Day Program - Monday through Friday
(Open to all children, 33 months to 6 years.)
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Four Day Program - Monday through Thursday
(Open to all children, 33 months to 6 years.)
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Three Days/Week: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
(Open to children 4 years and under)
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Two Days/Week: Tuesday/Thursday
(Open to children 4 years and under only.)
Enrollment Process
Contact Us
If you are interested in learning more about Acorn Tree Child Garden, please send us a message through our Contact page. We will email you back to set up an initial phone interview.
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Initial Phone Interview
This is a brief phone conversation (about 15 minutes) to get basic information about your child and see whether Acorn Tree can meet your family’s needs.
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Parent Tour
This is in-depth meeting (usually lasting 60-90 minutes) to see the space, discuss the program philosophy and policies, ask questions, and talk about your child.
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Enrollment Commitment
If Acorn Tree would be a good fit for your child and you would like to proceed with enrollment, you will be provided with an Admissions Packet. Required forms must be completed and returned along with the Tuition Deposit and Supply Fee to confirm your enrollment.
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Child Visit
Once your child’s enrollment is confirmed, we will set up a time for you to bring your child for a visit. To help the transition we also try to set up an informal meet up for outside play time with the other children closer to your child's first day.
Tuition
Acorn Tree tuition is charged monthly. Some months will have fewer or more days of care than others, but this variation has been accounted for and spread out into consistent monthly payments that can be planned for in your family budgeting.
Tuition for 2026-27 School Year:
Five Days/Week - Monday-Friday
(*For children 2.75-6 years)
$1400/month
Four Days/Week - Monday-Thursday:
(For children 2.75-6 years)
$1300/month
Three Days/Week - Monday/Wednesday/Friday
(*For children 2.75-4 years only)
$1200/month
Two Days/Week - Tuesday/Thursday
(*For children 2.75-4 years only)
$1100/month
*Note that the 2 and 3 day per week programs are for our youngest children only.
Children who will be entering kindergarten the following year
must enroll in the 4 or 5 day program.
Tuition Deposit:
$350 (credited to first month)
Annual Enrollment Supply Fee for All Students:
$250
Families can expect that tuition schedule will remain the same
for all consecutive years a child is enrolled in the program.
Tuition includes:
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loving and reliable full-day care, 8:30 am-5:00 pm;
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healthful lunches and snacks;
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all craft, play, activity and special event supplies;
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rain suits and waterproof bib overalls for muddy/wet weather;
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snowsuits, snow bibs, and gauntlet-style snow mittens for winter weather;
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helmets for tricycles, balance bikes and riding toys;
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zip up hoodies;
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stainless steel water bottles;
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sheets, small pillow, and pillowcase for rest cots;
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basic personal care items, such as cleansing wipes, skin care products, sunscreen, and insect repellent.
* Outdoor gear and other supplies are provided for use during the school day only.
All billing and payments are done online via Brightwheel. Monthly tuition payments are due in advance by the 25th day of the previous month. Annual Enrollment Supply Fee is due upon enrollment and at the start of each subsequent school year. This fee is non-refundable and not reduced or pro-rated for students joining the program mid-year.
The structures and policies surrounding payments and fees are designed to support the financial and administrative health of the program, ensure a professional environment, create efficiency for both provider and families, and prevent burn out or inconsistent care. All of these are important elements to assuring the highest quality of care for your child and a living wage for your care provider.