THE ENROLLMENT PROCESS
1. Application – Right away
2. Choose options for registration and payment plan.- As soon as you can after you receive registration documents from GNPnK..
3. Required health forms from pediatrician, developmental milestones to be completed by parents, waivers and reading and agreeing to our Policies and Procedures (to be sent to you and returned to us in the summer before school begins).
Please note that we have limited space for 3-year-olds. All children must be potty trained.
1. APPLICATION
If after reading our mission, philosophy, family-centered immersion excursions and Equity policy you feel this program is a good fit for your values and your child we invite you to send us a short email at info@GranbyNaturePreschool.com
-introducing yourselves and your child including your child’s name, age and birthday
-including a short statement of why this program is a good fit for your child -and anything you feel is important for is to know regarding your child. This does not have to be a college application essay! Informal comments are ok.
2. REGISTRATION, INCLUDING ENROLLMENT OPTIONS, FEES AND PAYMENT OPTIONS
As soon as we can after we have received your email introduction letter we will get back to you regarding your interest in half day (am or pm), full day and, if half day, you choose lunch bunch as well as your preference of payment options (full payment at enrollment, or 4 installments).
NOTE: When space is available GNPnK offers rolling enrollment for new students including children who turn 3 after school begins. Children who turn 3 during the school year begin the month after they turn 3. Other new students start at the 1st of every month. For children entering during the school year we pro-rate on a monthly basis.
Full Day
Full Day Program $12,000.
Monday – Thursdays 9:15 AM-3:15 PM
Fridays from 9:15-11:45 AM
Morning
Morning Program $6500.
Monday through Friday, 9:15-11:45 AM
Afternoon
Afternoon Program $6500.
Monday – Thursdays 12:45-3:15 PM
Fridays, 9:15-11:45 AM (Friday mornings are always included in the afternoon ½ day programs)
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch $500.
Monday – Thursday 11:45 – 12:45
Lunch Bunch is a 1-hour social extension of the half-day programs to allow children community time with classmates and those in the other half-day sessions. Children bring their own lunches and share conversation and possible guided activities. (Lunch Bunch is included with the Full Day Program at no additional cost).
Tuition and Payment Options
Full day 5-days/week full day program (4 full days, one half day) – $12,000/year 1st Option $12,000. paid in full upon registration
or
2nd Option paid in 4 installments of $3,000. each
- $3,000. due upon registration
- $3,000. due August 15, 2025
- $3,000. due November 15, 2025
- $3,000. due February 15, 2026
Half day (morning or afternoon) $6500.
1st Option $65000. paid in full upon registration
or
2nd Option paid in 4 installments of $1,625. each
- $1,625. due upon registration
- $1,625. due August 15, 2025
- $1,625. due November 15, 2025
- $1,625. due February 15, 2026
Lunch bunch for half day children
$500 paid in full upon registration
3. REQUIRED READING AND SUBMISSION OF FORMS AND SIGNATURES BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS
Because of the unique nature of the school, and for safety, legal and information purposes we require parents to read, agree to, sign and submit these documents and forms by August 15, 2025 before your child enters the new school year. They will be available by email during the summer. Documents to be read and, as appropriate, to initial, sign and submit are:
-Read, initial and submit Granby Nature Preschool and Kindergarten Policies and Procedures
-Read, sign and submit Granby Nature Preschool and Kindergarten Waiver Form -Complete and submit Appropriate Age (Age 3, 4 or 5 in September 2025)
Milestones Chart
-Read, sign and submit Granby Nature Preschool Medication Administration Authorization Form
-To be filled out, signed and submitted by parent and pediatrician State of Connecticut Dept. of Education Early Childhood Health Assessment Record
Rolling Enrollment
When space is available GNPnK offers rolling enrollment for new students including children who turn 3 after school begins. Children who turn 3 during the school year begin the month after they turn 3. Other new students start at the 1st of every month. For children entering during the school year we prorate on a monthly basis.
DISMISSAL
At Granby Nature Preschool and Kindergarten we want to be sure that all our children are safe and benefitting from our program. The staff, though trained in early childhood education, is not always equipped to handle some special needs, including personal safety and safety of others.
In the event that we do not feel a child is thriving for whatever reason we will work with families to develop a process to move forward and, if necessary, guide families to appropriate diagnostic testing that may lead to therapy services and may include a recommendation for a different educational setting. We also aim to be able to accommodate student needs outdoors but that may not always be possible on outdoor trails with roots, rocks or steep inclines. In the event that the school feels we cannot meet the needs of a child refunds are at the discretion of the Director.
GNPnK will try to work with families who do not meet financial obligations in a timely manner. We are, however, a small school with a tight budget. In the unfortunate event that a family cannot meet its financial obligations, the school at the discretion of the Director may ask that the child be dismissed.
*EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICKUP FEE
We apologize in advance for the necessity of having to add an early dropoff and late pickup fee for recurring early dropoffs and late pickups. After the third instance we will have to charge $15. for each 5 minutes. We appreciate your understanding of our teachers’ need to use this time for reflection, documentation and planning. We do realize that there may be extenuating family circumstances that cannot be avoided. Please notify us in advance and, if possible, we will try to work with you to accommodate your needs on a case by case basis.