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At Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery, we strive to encourage and protect the sense of wonder and gratitude nourishing the child`s imagination, and to provide a warmth-filled place to work, play and create.
We believe that play is the serious work of childhood, and that learning by doing provides the foundation for critical thinking, problem solving and a lifelong enthusiasm for knowledge.
Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf Education is based on a developmental approach that addresses the needs of the growing child.
Waldorf teachers strive to transform education into an art that educates the whole child-the heart and the hands, as well as the head.
Our programming is primarily outdoors every day in all seasons.
Tuition Assistance is awarded on the basis of need, number of applicants and available funds. Acorn Hill follows a careful process and all
applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Accordingly, special circumstances that can profoundly affect a family’s financial resources are considered in an appropriate manner.
Acorn Hill offers a Diversity Grant to children of African descent. We invite families of qualifying children to apply. The Diversity Grant is available for each child enrolled and may cover up to $3,000 of tuition for the half day program and $4,500 for the full day program.This grant is given without consideration of financial need; therefore, if additional financial assistance is needed, families can also apply to the Tuition Assistance Program.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,499
Admissions Director
Monica Nermark
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1 million
School Notes
School Motto: Children nurtured by truth, beauty and goodness.
Acorn Hill brings about recognition and understanding of all
the world`s cultures and religions. We are based on a belief that
there is a spiritual dimension to the human being and to all of
life. Waldorf families come from a broad spectrum of religious
traditions and interests.Education tends to focuses on the
intellectual aspect of the human being and may ignore several other
parts that are essential to our well-being. These include our life
of feeling (emotions, aesthetics, and social sensitivity), our
willpower (the ability to get things done), and our moral nature
(being clear about right and wrong).We believe that media and
screen time hamper the development of the child`s imagination,
therefore no electronic media of any kind is used in our
curriculum. Instead, our pre-academic programs nurture imitative
and imaginative play, social and physical activity, and an
appreciation for beauty and nature. The programs endow children
with a strong sense of self and a platform for success in later
academic pursuits by building sound logical reasoning, mental
capabilities and a reverence for life. We let children be
children!
How much does Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery cost?
Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery's tuition is approximately $24,960 for private students.
Does Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery offer a summer program?
Yes, Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery?
The application deadline for Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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