Enrollment Process
Thank you for your interest in Seacoast Waldorf School.
Students enroll year-round, though the majority of enrollments take place between January and April for students wishing to start at the beginning of the following school year. Students are accepted on a rolling basis, and classes fill, so we maintain a waitlist.
Early Childhood Enrollment Process
Our Nursery and Kindergarten enrollment process typically takes 3–6 weeks. Most families enroll between January and April for a September start, though we accept students on a rolling basis.
Questions? Contact Alison Petersen in the Admissions Office at 207-686-3140 or admissions@seacoastwaldorfschool.org.
Before You Apply
Contact Alison Petersen, Admissions Coordinator, to schedule a school tour. General information is also available at seacoastwaldorfschool.org.
Attend A Window into Waldorf, our Early Childhood Information Session. These adults-only sessions are held periodically throughout the year — contact Admissions for the current schedule.
Application Steps
Openings are filled on a first-come, first-served basis once the full application process is complete.
Apply online
Submit your application at seacoastwaldorfschool.org/apply. A non-refundable $60 application fee applies. If applicable, submit a Records Release Form through TADS, authorizing us to contact your child's current and former teachers. All records, including evaluations, IEPs, or 504 plans, are required.
Prospective family visit
Children and parents join other prospective families for group playtime in our play yard or classroom, giving teachers a chance to observe and families a chance to meet one another.
Parent meeting
Parents meet with a teacher (children are not present) to share their child's story and learn more about the program and expectations.
Acceptance and deposit
Upon notification of acceptance, parents complete the enrollment contract and submit a non-refundable $500 deposit through TADS to secure the child's place. Up-to-date immunization records should be sent to admin@seacoastwaldorfschool.org before the start of school.
Home visit
Teachers arrange a home visit before school begins to help your child feel comfortable with their new teacher ahead of the first day.
Trial period
A six-week trial period begins on your child's first day of school. This period ensures the fit is right for everyone; families may be released from their contract if it is not.
Early Childhood waitlist
If a class has a waitlist, we still encourage you to take a tour and submit an application. We'll stay in touch and notify you as soon as a spot becomes available.
Grades 1–8 Enrollment Process
Our Grades enrollment process typically takes 4–6 weeks. Most families enroll between January and April for a September start, though we accept students on a rolling basis.
Questions? Contact Alison Petersen, Admissions Coordinator, at 207-686-3140 or alison@seacoastwaldorfschool.org.
Application Steps
Tour or information session
Arrange an individual tour and/or attend an Information Session or Open House. Request a visit through our website.
Submit your application
Complete and return an application with a non-refundable $60 application fee. The application is available on our website under the enrollment tab and must be fully completed to be considered.
Records release form
Complete and submit a Records Release Form to the Admissions Coordinator, authorizing us to contact your child's current and former teachers. Once signed, it will be sent to your child's current school.
Records review
All records, including evaluations, IEPs, and 504s, must accompany the application. We review these records to decide whether to move forward with the next step.
Classroom visit
Once all documentation is received, the Admissions Coordinator schedules a minimum 3 full-day visit. Extended visit time may be requested. For students with IEPs or 504s, we follow a dedicated review process to determine whether we can meet the student's needs, and we're open with families about our capacity in areas like education support and Special Education Services throughout this step.
Parent interview
Both parents (if applicable) meet with the class teacher and Admissions Coordinator, and may include our Education Support Consultant. This adults-only meeting is scheduled through the Admissions Coordinator.
Individual consideration
Each applicant is considered individually, and a second interview with the parent and teacher may be requested.
Acceptance and deposit
Upon written notification of acceptance, parents complete the enrollment contract and submit a non-refundable $500 tuition deposit to secure their child's place. Up-to-date immunization records should be sent to admin@seacoastwaldorfschool.org before the start of school.
Meet the teacher
Your child's teacher will contact you to schedule a time to meet with you and your child before school begins.
Conditions of Enrollment
Each newly enrolled student begins on a six-week conditional basis, giving the child time to become familiar with the school while teachers observe their needs and abilities. The class teacher checks in with parents throughout this period:
- Weeks 1–2: an initial check-in on the early adjustment period, which can be a big transition for everyone
- Weeks 3–4: a follow-up to surface any questions, concerns, or difficulties as the newness wears off
- Weeks 5–6: a clearer picture of how the student has adjusted and whether the fit is right for both family and student
At any point during the first six weeks, either the family or the school may terminate the enrollment contract under the terms of the Tuition Agreement and Enrollment Contract.
Grades waitlist
If your child is placed on a waitlist, we ask that you complete:
- A phone conversation with the Admissions Coordinator
- An online application with the $60 application fee
- A parent interview with teachers
- A $500 deposit to hold a space
Seacoast Waldorf School abides by our Mariners Code of Conduct. We partner with parents to build a concrete behavior model that helps students develop self-awareness and self-regulation. New students are accepted based on their ability to engage successfully in the curriculum through a solid, healthy partnership among students, teachers, parents, and the school.
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