“In order for the students’ development and the outer development of civilization to coincide, we need a faculty whose interest is not limited to specialized educational practices. Rather, this faculty must be fully involved in the broader aspects of life.”
– Rudolf Steiner
2021 – 2022 Tuition & Program Info
Please see below for tuition & fees information, age requirements, and class days/times. Monthly payment plans are available for preschool, kindergarten, and grades classes. Registration and supply fees are due at the time of enrollment and are non-refundable. Please see the bottom of the page for discount information.
2021-2022 School Year Calendar
Tuition Adjustment Information
Extended Care Information
Early Childhood Programs
Me & My Baby Class – One spot left!
Child’s age: This class is for babies & toddlers up to 16 months old and their parent or other adult caregiver.
Class day: Thursdays at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach
Class time: 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Application fee: $0
Tuition: $240 total per 9-week session, one 75-minute class per week. Registration & supply fees are included in tuition price. Tuition is due in full at the time of enrollment.
Spring 2022 session dates: Thursdays, March 3rd through May 12th (no class April 14th or 21st for spring break)
Parent/Child Classes – Tuesday spot still available!
Child’s age: This class is for children 17 months to 3 years old and their parent or another adult caregiver.
Class days: Tuesdays at Mae Boyar Park, Wednesdays at Rancho Los Cerritos, or Thursdays at Rancho Los Cerritos
Class time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Wednesdays & Thursdays) or 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Tuesdays)
Application fee: $0
Tuition: $305 total per 9-week session, one two-hour class per week (always the same day and location). Registration & supply fees are included in tuition price. Tuition is due in full at the time of enrollment.
Spring 2022 session dates: Week of March 1st through week of May 10th (no class weeks of April 12th or 19th for spring break)
Parent/Child Bridge Class – FULL
Bridge class is similar to our standard Parent/Child classes but is designed as a “bridge” to preschool. Parents spend some class time attending Parent Education with our Dean while the children stay with our teachers to practice separation.
Child’s age: This class is for children 2.5 to 3.5 years old and their parent or another adult caregiver.
Class days: Mondays on campus
Class time: 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Application fee: $0
Tuition: $350 total per 9-week session, one two-hour class per week. Registration & supply fees are included in tuition price. Tuition is due in full at the time of enrollment.
Spring 2022 session dates: Mondays, February 28th through May 9th (no class April 11th or 18th for spring break)
Apply Here for the Bridge Waitlist
3, 4, & 5-Day Parent Participation Preschool Classes – one 3-day spot left!
Child’s age: Child should be 3 or 4 years old, or close to turning 3, at the start of the school year. Child must be potty trained.
Class days: Variable based on amount of days desired.
Class time: 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Dues: $6,750 (3 days), $9,000 (4 days), or $11,000 (5 days) annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $390 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $150 for 3 days, $200 for 4 days, or $250 for 5 days. Supply fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Parent participation requirements: At least one parent/guardian or other adult relative per student works in the classroom once or twice per month. TB test results and LiveScan background checks are required for each individual working in the classroom.
5-Day Kindergarten Class – one spot left!
Minimum age: Child must turn 5 by the end of their first year of kindergarten (June 16, 2022). Our program includes traditional-age kindergarteners as well as TK & ETK students, so many students attend kindergarten for two years.
Class days: Monday through Friday
Class time: 8:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition: $13,500 annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $290 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Elementary & Middle Grades Program
Grade One
Minimum age: 6 years old as of June 1, 2021
Class days: Monday through Friday
Class time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.*
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition: $15,000 annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $325 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Grade Two
Minimum age: 7 years old as of June 1, 2021
Class days: Monday through Friday
Class time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.*
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition: $15,000 annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $325 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Grade Three
Minimum age: 8 years old as of June 1, 2021
Class days: Monday through Friday
Class time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition: $15,000 annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $325 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Grade Four
Minimum age: 9 years old as of June 1, 2021
Class days: Monday through Friday
Class time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition: $15,000 annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $325 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Grade Five
Minimum age: 10 years old as of June 1, 2021
Class days: Monday through Friday
Class time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.*
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition: $15,000 annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $325 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Grade Six
Minimum age: 11 years old as of June 1, 2021
Class days: Monday through Friday
Class time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.*
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition: $15,000 annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Grades Seven & Eight Combined Middle School Class
Minimum age: 12-13 years old as of June 1, 2021 (depending on grade level)
Class days: Monday through Friday
Class time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.*
Application fee: $100, or $50 for siblings of previous applicants to the school. Application fee is non-refundable.
Tuition: $15,000 annually, payable in 1, 10, or 12 installments. Payments are due on the 1st or 15th of the month (family’s choice).
Registration fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
Supply fee: $425 annual fee is due at the time of enrollment and is non-refundable.
* 1:45 p.m. Grades 1-8 early dismissal on Wednesdays to accommodate Faculty Meeting.
Sibling Discounts
Younger siblings of currently enrolled students who are enrolled in Preschool through 8th Grade receive the following sibling discounts:
- 10% off for the second child
- 15% off for the third child
- 20% off for the fourth and further children
Please note: Sibling discounts apply to tuition only and are not applicable for registration or supply fees. There is no sibling discount for children enrolled in Me & My Baby or Parent/Child classes. Discounts will be applied from the oldest child to the youngest. Students who have received a tuition adjustment award or faculty remission are not eligible for sibling discounts.
Other Discounts
Early Enrollment Discount: Students who enroll between February 1, 2021 and February 28, 2021 receive 5% off their tuition price.
Full Payment Discount: Families who pay annual tuition in full by August 1, 2021 receive 5% off their tuition price.
Sibling, early enrollment, and full payment discounts do stack, with the sibling discount applied first.
Please note: Discounts are for tuition only and are not applicable to registration or supply fees. Students who have received a tuition adjustment award or faculty remission are not eligible for other discounts.
Distance Learning Discount: Should the school need to pivot to distance learning, Grades 1 – 8 tuition will be reduced by 15% and Kindergarten tuition will be reduced by 40%. The administration will provide more information to enrolled families if/when distance learning is needed.
