The 2025/26 application window is open for incoming 5-8 year olds.
Applications for priority enrollment are due by Feb. 1st, 2025. We will have about 6 openings.
We offer rolling admission for open spaces throughout the year. We currently have two openings in the 2024/25 class. Please reach out if you are interested in enrollment for this year.
View our 2024/25 school calendar here: 2024/25 School Calendar
Our 2025/26 calendar will be posted soon.
School Year Details
2025/2026 will be our second year of operation and we are continuing to grow into our full program. Here’s what you can expect next year:
- One class of 5-8 year olds with 6-10 kids
- Two teachers, one full-time, one part-time
- A full academic curriculum that integrates art, play, the sciences, and social emotional learning
- Small group instruction that allows for "just right" academic challenges
- Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, with an extended school year running September-July for stable childcare
In future years you can expect:
- Three mixed age classes: younger, middle, older; spanning ages 5-11.
- Max class size for each group: 14 kids
- Flexible pick up time from 3-5pm to support working families
- Specialist teachers for music, art, and nature
Tuition
We do not currently have financial aid available. There is a 10% sibling discount.
- 2024/25 Tuition: $900/month for 11 months; M-TH, 9am-2:30pm; includes all supplies
- 2025/26 tuition: $1,200/month for 11 months; M-F, 9am-3pm; includes all supplies
Admissions Process
Our admissions process is thoughtfully designed to ensure admitted families will be successful at Osoberry School. Our environment isn't right for every child or family. We use the following exploratory process to collaboratively decide if your child will be successful in our program.
- Schedule a call with Osoberry School Director, Emily Souther. This adults-only conversation is a chance to learn more about the program and ask questions.
- Complete the application by February 1st, 2025 for priority enrollment.
- Visit in-person with your child for an informal interview with the Director. This is a chance for us to get to know your child, and for your child to get to know us. It's very important to Osoberry School that the kids who attend are excited to join our community. If your child refuses or lacks the skills to participate, Osoberry School will not be a good space for them to be successful.
- Schedule a shadow day for your child to visit the class. This is a full drop off day for your child to experience how we learn at Osoberry School. If your child is not yet 5 years old, they will have a half day.
- We will contact you by April regarding your enrollment. If accepted, you will have three days to sign the enrollment contract and pay a deposit to hold your spot.
When making enrollment decisions we are looking for kids and families who:
- Are excited to join our community
- Are curious and excited to learn
- Enjoy spending time outside in all weather
- Are respectful and responsible
- Can follow age appropriate directions
- Are open to feedback and working through challenges
When possible, we balance our classes for age and gender.
We welcome families who have children with a diagnosed or suspected neurodivergence to apply. We have happily worked with kids who are Gifted, Autistic, ADHD, and dyslexic among other profiles.