Early Childhood  

The Green Meadow application process is designed to facilitate an exchange of information between the school and our prospective families.  In order to help you learn more about Green Meadow, we offer a variety of admission events throughout the year, some designed just for parents, and others for parents and children.  These are wonderful opportunities to learn more about our philosophy, see our campus in action, and speak with our faculty and administrators.  For a list of upcoming events, please go to our Admissions Events page.

1. Introductory Sessions

The first required step in the Early Childhood application process is for parents to attend an (adult-only) Introductory Session. These two- to two-and-a-half hour sessions include:

• an informative DVD presentation on Waldorf Education, much of which was filmed at Green Meadow
• a question and answer period with our Administrator
• a tour of our campus

Our next Introductory Session takes place Friday, February 12, at 9:00 am. To register for this date or to set up another time to visit, please contact Admissions Coordinator, Patricia Owens, at powens@gmws.org or 845-356-9715. 

2.   Application

Applications may be submitted prior to attending an Introductory Session, at the time of the session, or sent in afterwards. When applying for admission, please submit the following:

• A completed application (click here) with a recent photo of your child
• A $50.00 fee per application (checks should be made payable to Green Meadow Waldorf School)
• A separate sheet describing why you are choosing Waldorf Education

3.  Orientation  

• After an Introductory Session has been attended and an application submitted, parents will be invited to meet with the Administrator to learn about essential school policies and guidelines.  We suggest that both parents attend this orientation session.

4. Parent Interview

•  Both parents must be present at the interview with an Early Childhood teacher so that the teacher may gain a full picture of your child and discuss details of our program.   

5.  Student Visit

• Following the parent interview, your child will be invited to participate in an afternoon playgroup.

6.  Admissions Decision

• Acceptance into the class is determined by the Early Childhood faculty.  The admissions decision is communicated in writing to the parents in the spring.
• Parents will be notified of their child's teacher during the summer.
  

Financial Arrangements

• Following acceptance, parents will be expected to contact the Business Office (845-356-2514, x315) to make financial arrangements for enrollment.
• At this time, parents should inquire about tuition refund insurance.