Enrollment
The Little Barnyard welcomes children who are potty trained up to school age. Currently, we have nine to ten children in each class. For the 2024 summer and 2024-25 school year, we are expanding our enrollment to 14 children per class. We will have at least two teachers in each class.
Enrollment for upcoming summer and fall school-year sessions begins during the last week of January for those families who are currently attending.
Enrollment begins during the first week of February for families who have attended in the past.
Any remaining spots are filled by the “wait pool.” Please contact April Hepokoski at [email protected] to be placed on the wait pool list. Private tours are offered only to families that have been offered a spot in the program. Spring and fall open houses are a good opportunity for those interested in the program to come and tour the school. Open house dates are shared on social media platforms, so please follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated.
Our wait pool can get long; please inquire about openings with the other nature preschools in the area (below) in case you aren’t able to secure a spot with us.
Secret Forest Playschool
Windridge School House
Duluth Forest Kinderhaus
Wandering Roots Nature School
Spirit of the Lake Kinderfarm
Hartley Nature Preschool
Kindred Paths Nature School
Tuition
Tuition is due on the first of each month. The full tuition amount may be paid in full at the beginning of the session.
2024 Summer Session Rates
July 8, 2024-August 29, 2024
| Days | Times | Month | Total | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWF* | 9 am-1 pm | $439 | $878 | 1 spot open (age 5+) |
| TT* | 9 am-1 pm | $292 | $584 | FULL |
2024-25 School-Year Session Rates
September 9, 2024-May 22, 2025
| Days | Times | Month | Total | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MWF* | 9 am-1 pm | $439 | $3,951 | 1 spot open (age 5+) |
| TT* | 9 am-1 pm | $292 | $2,628 | 4 spots open (age 5+) |
*Lunch: Children bring a packed lunch from home. Any food allergies will be accommodated.
Paperwork and Deposit
Once you have received official confirmation during the enrollment period (January/February) that your child has a spot in a class, you will then be sent paperwork to complete and return along with a deposit to secure your child’s spot. The deposit is one month’s payment of the class you are registering for and is required for both the summer and school session. The deposit will cover the last month’s payment of the session. The deposit is non-refundable if a child leaves before the end of the session.
Calendar
Holiday closures: We follow Esko Public Schools’ break, in-service, and holiday school closure schedule, along with their severe weather closures. Please click here for 2023-2024 School Calendar.
Yearly tuition includes unexpected closures for snow days.