Apply · 2026–2027

Apply to the co-op.

We'd love to get to know your family. Please fill out the form below. We ask for a $25 application fee, but the fee is optional. After we review, we'll invite you for a visit or an interview. Thanks!

Age requirement

Children must be 3.5 years old on the first day and cannot turn 7 before the last day.

For the 2026–2027 year, the first forest day is September 14, 2026 and the last is May 24, 2027. That means your child's date of birth must fall between May 24, 2020 and March 14, 2023. We cannot make exceptions — the range keeps the group safe and well-matched in the woods.

1. Apply

Complete the form — pay the optional fee.

2. Review

We read every application carefully.

3. Visit

We invite you for an interview/visit.

4. Decide

Accept, waitlist, or decline.

5. Enroll

Pay enrollment fee + first tuition online.

Application support

$25 Fee

The fee is optional.

Enrollment fee

$100

one-time, due after acceptance

Tuition

$215/mo

Paid in full for the year or 9 monthly payments

Parent / Guardian

Full name *Email *Phone *

Child

Child's full name *Date of birth *Must be between May 24, 2020 and March 14, 2023 to be eligible for 2026–2027.

Allergies, medical notes, or anything else we should knowOptional · max 2000 characters

About your familyWhy are you drawn to Mother Earth Nature Co-op? *Max 1000 charactersTell us about your child's temperament and interests. *Max 600 charactersWhat skills or availability could you bring to our parent volunteer community? *Max 600 charactersHow did you hear about us? *

Financial assistance

We never want cost to be the only reason a family can't join us.

If accepted, would you like to apply for financial assistance to cover the fees and tuition?

Co-op agreementsWe commit to adult volunteering at least 6 times during the school year.We will attend bi-monthly parent nights (Sept 10, Nov 5, Jan 7, Mar 4).

Support our application process (optional)

Reading and organizing applications takes a lot of time, effort, and care. If you have the means, please consider chipping in — it's completely optional and has no effect on your application.

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