Forest Gnomes: How to Apply

Forest Gnomes

How to Apply

Registration Information

Choose between 2 and 5 mornings a week!

  • Program runs 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Monday – Thursday is 100% forest play
  • Friday is “Fridays on the Farm”! We gather on the farm for some animal chores before heading to the woods to play.
  • School-year program: late August through early June
  • Gnomes must be 3 years, 4 months by September 1 to enroll, and be fully potty trained
  • We strongly encourage all interested families to book a tour before enrolling

Scheduled One-on-One Visits
for Parents of Prospective Gnomes

A scheduled visit is the best chance to chat one-on-one with Forest Gnomes teachers, ask probing questions, gain insight into the program’s philosphy and approach, and spend time in the program space. While not required, it is highly suggested to attend one before enrolling to get the true feel and flavor of Forest Gnomes, and to evaluate if it is a good fit for your child and your family. Feel free to bring along your potential gnome! Advance sign up is required. Please email theforestgnomes@natickfarm.org to set up your visit.

2024-2025
Program Fees

2024-2025 Program Fees

2 Mornings:
  • $5,750
  • Choose Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday
  • Alternate schedules may be available, please contact us
3 Mornings:
  • $8,500
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or contact us for a different schedule
4 Mornings:
  • $11,000
  • Monday through Thursday
5 Mornings:
  • $13,000
  • Monday through Friday

Payment Option A

A) Installments

  • Nonrefundable 20% deposit to secure your spot.
  • 40% due by August 15, 2024
  • 40% due by January 1, 2025

Payment Option B

B) Monthly Payment Plan

  • Nonrefundable 20% deposit to secure your spot.
  • 8 equal payments due monthly on the first of the month, September through April, inclusive.

Scholarships and alternative payment schedules available. Please contact Catherine: theforestgnomes@natickfarm.org

Application Process

  • Families submit a brief application and pay a $50 application fee.
  • Forest Gnomes teachers will contact families to schedule a phone call and/or tour to learn more about the prospective Gnome.
  • Families who enroll will then be sent an online registration form and payment link.
Apply Now

Registration Information

Choose between 2 and 5 mornings a week!

  • Program runs 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Monday – Thursday is 100% forest play
  • Friday is “Fridays on the Farm”! We gather on the farm for some animal chores before heading to the woods to play.
  • School-year program: late August through early June
  • Gnomes must be 3 years, 4 months by September 1 to enroll, and be fully potty trained
  • We strongly encourage all interested families to book a tour before enrolling

2024-2025
Program Fees

2 Mornings:
  • $5,750
  • Choose Monday/Wednesday, or Tuesday/Thursday
  • Alternate schedules may be available, please contact us
3 Mornings:
  • $8,500
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or contact us for a different schedule
4 Mornings:
  • $11,000
  • Monday through Thursday
5 Mornings:
  • $13,000
  • Monday through Friday

Payment Option A

A) Installments

  • Nonrefundable 20% deposit to secure your spot
  • 40% due by August 15
  • 40% due by January 1

Payment Option B

B) Monthly Payment Plan

  • Nonrefundable 20% deposit to secure your spot
  • 8 equal payments due monthly on the first of the month, September through April, inclusive.

Scholarships and alternative payment schedules available. Please contact Catherine: theforestgnomes@natickfarm.org

Application Process

  • Families submit a brief application and pay a $50 application fee.
  • Forest Gnomes teachers will contact families to schedule a phone call and/or tour to learn more about the prospective Gnome.
  • Families who enroll will then be sent an online registration form and payment link.
Apply Now

Questions?

Check out our FAQ section here

or email us at theforestgnomes@natickfarm.org