Admissions
Begin the Journey
Thank you for your interest in the Central Coast Waldorf School. Below you will find specific steps necessary to apply, based on your child’s age or grade level. For our Early Childhood programs, applications open in the fall for the following school year. We accept Grades applications year round.
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Step 1: Submit an Inquiry
Complete an Inquiry Form.
Connect with our Admissions Office to learn more about our school. Completing this form is the first step in connecting with us, and you’ll receive a follow-up email within 1–2 days. Please also review our Age & Grade Placement Policy, including our June 1 age cutoff for 1st Grade enrollment.
Step 2: Visit the School
Once we’ve connected with your family, we’ll invite you to visit campus through a scheduled tour and information session or our annual Open House (Feb 27, 2027). During your visit, we’ll share the Waldorf approach to child development, what makes Central Coast Waldorf School unique, and key details about our school culture, daily rhythm, and policies..
Step 3: Submit an Application
After visiting with us, families who would like to enroll are invited to complete an application. A $75 non-refundable application fee is required for each application. Once we receive your application, either the office or a teacher will be in touch to follow-up with any questions. Grades students who are applying mid-year will be asked to attend 3-5 consecutive visitation days.
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Step 4: Family Interview & Classroom Visit
After receiving your application our admissions office will contact you to schedule a visit and an interview for your family to meet with our teachers. Our admissions process is designed for us to gain a full picture of your child, includes opportunities for the student to experience the school and helps you learn about the class and the curriculum.
Step 5: Admissions Decision
Admissions office will contact you shortly after the interview with an admissions decision or to discuss next steps, as needed.
Step 6: Tuition and Enrollment Contract
Once an admissions decision is made a tuition and enrollment contract may be sent to the family for signature and payment. Please review our Tuition and Fee Schedule. If you are interested in Financial Aid, please visit our Tuition Assistance page on our website. Immunization Records and Licensing forms are due within 30 days of signing.
Immunization Policy
At Central Coast Waldorf School, our students’ overall health is always a priority and concern. Like all public and private schools in California, our school must follow the immunization requirements put in place by the state. California requires all students to be immunized before attending school; therefore, families must provide immunization records before the student begins classes. Here is the immunization schedule for students in California. In California, immunization records are checked when a child enters a preschool, kindergarten, seventh grade or when transferring to a new school. Children may not attend a school or a childcare facility until they have received all required immunizations for their age or have a valid medical exemption. The state allows for medical exemptions in specific circumstances. Please visit the California Department of Public Health website for the state’s exemption policy.
Does Central Coast Waldorf School offer rolling admissions?
Yes, Central Coast Waldorf School offers rolling admissions and accepts new students throughout the school year, as space allows.
What is the first step in the admissions process?
The first step is to complete an Inquiry Form, which establishes initial contact with the school and provides basic information about your student and family so the school can best meet your needs.
Is there an age or grade placement policy I should know about?
Yes, the school follows an age and grade placement policy, including the requirement that students must turn six by June 1 for 1st Grade enrollment.
Do we need to visit the campus before applying?
Yes, after submitting an inquiry and hearing back from the office, families are invited to visit campus; either by attending a tour and information session or the annual Open House—before completing an application.
Is there an application fee, and what happens after we apply?
There is a $75 non-refundable application fee per application; once submitted, the office or a teacher follows up with questions, and for mid-year grade applicants, 3–5 consecutive visitation days are required before a final admissions decision and enrollment through BigSIS.
