Admissions

2025-26 Applications now open

*some Pre-K and Jr. K programs remain open for the 2024-25 school year. Please contact Kaitlyn at kagee@wauatchie.org to inquire!

Enrollment Process

1. Explore our website and read our parent handbook to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of our forest school approach to education. For preschool enrollment, students must be toilet proficient and at least 3 years old by their first day of school. For other age requirements, check the program page of our website.

2. Submit an online application and pay the $25 application fee.

3. Applications will be reviewed within two weeks. If space is not available in the applied-for program, students are placed on a waiting list.

4. Once admitted, complete enrollment form and upload required documents.

5. Sign billing agreement and pay non-refundable enrollment fee ($150 for half day programs; $200 for full day programs).

6. Make first tuition payment by tuition deadline.

Waitlisted applications for 2024-25 do not carry over to the 2025-26 application. Families must re-apply if they are not admitted before the end of the current school year.



Discovery days

Prospective Forest School families are invited to join us to take a peek at what happens inside the Wauhatchie Forest. Discovery Days take place in January and February!

 
 

Our main site is located at Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center.

403 GARDEN ROAD, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37419

Follow the link below for more information on our other locations!