Enrollment at Rain or Shine School

Prospective Family - Join our Waitlist

*Note you will be added to the waitlist in the order this form was received. You will not receive a call/email until a spot is available.

Why children need nature

Research shows that daily contact with nature supports problem-solving and helps children enhance cognitive abilities, boosts creativity, improves academic performance and relationship skills, reduces attention deficit disorders, and reduces stress- helping with mood stabilization (NC State University's College of Design).

Enrollment

  • Parent Handbook

    Learn more about our policies, procedures, and everyday doings here. View our handbook and schedule an intake if you feel like we are a good fit for your family. We look forward to connecting soon!

    View Handbook

  • Tuition and Enrollment

    View our tuition and enrollment information here. Download the enrollment packet and bring it with you to your intake. Let us know if you have any questions about how to enroll or the information needed for your child’s first day of school!

    Enrollment Packet

  • Monthly Membership Perks

    A secured spot in the program
    All-inclusive tuition benefits
    - nourishing snacks
    - daily gear and supplies
    - on site locker storage
    Discounted drop in rates
    Discounted gear
    Access to parent night out events
    Priority enrollment for camps (regardless of child’s age).
    Access to Brightwheel - daily parent communication goes here.

    Enrollment

  • Tots in the Trees

    7:30-8:30 a.m. children arrive.

    MORNING CONNECTION: This is an essential time for socialization and connection. Uninterrupted play supports the critical work of listening, taking turns, expressing ideas, and exploring concepts all take place. Morning connection is followed by hygiene and a healthy breakfast.

    EXPLORATION & DISCOVERY: Every day the children have a long period of exploration, skill-building, learning, and outdoor, uninterrupted play. The day has many opportunities for the development of social skills and self-regulation. Social-emotional literacy is encouraged and supported in all aspects of the day. A healthy whole-food lunch follows this exploration.

    STORY

    REST & QUIET TIME: Those that sleep do so. Children who do not sleep can choose a quiet activity - 1/2 day children depart.

    SNACK

    Uninterrupted forest PLAY

    3:30 pm - 5:15 pm: Children depart

    Tuition Info

  • Forest Skola (school)

    7:30 - 8:30 am- CHILDREN ARRIVE

    8:30 am - 9 am - FREEPLAY

    9 am BREAKFAST

    9:30 am - 10:30 am- ART, MUSIC, MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

    10:30 am -12 pm OUTSIDE PLAY/YOGA

    12 pm COMMUNITY LUNCH

    12:30 pm STORYTIME

    1 pm -2 pm REST/QUIET ACTIVITY / 1/2 day Children depart

    2 pm-3 pm TABLE ACTIVITY/HANDWORK/BUSHCRAFT

    3 pm- SNACK

    3:30-5:30 pm OUTSIDE PLAY/CHILDREN DEPART

    TUITION

  • School Supply List

    Please see our attached Supply List to better understand gear expectations for your child. This form also needs to be filled out and signed as part of your enrollment information.

    Supply List Document
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