What to watch for on a tour
Watch the children, not the walls. Are they absorbed? Do they resolve small conflicts themselves? Does an adult narrate every move, or do children take initiative?
- Ratios and group size
- Guide credentials and staff turnover
- Hours spent outdoors each day
- How conflict and big feelings are handled
- Total monthly cost, including materials and snacks
Questions about cost
Ask what tuition actually includes. Our full-time rate of $1,400 / month covers materials, garden program, and snacks with no separate supply fees.
Trust the fit
The best school for your neighbor may not be the best for your child. Temperament matters more than reputation.
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