Ages
Children ages 3 through 6 can attend Thorne’s Nature Preschool. If your child turns 3 in the fall semester, we can hold their spot until their birthday; children must be three years old by their first day of the program and fully toilet trained in order to attend the Preschool.
Location
The Arts HUB: 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette, CO 80026
Thorne Nature Preschool will begin each day at the outdoor play area at the Arts HUB building before heading to our outdoor learning area along the Coal Creek Trail! The outdoor learning area is nestled along Coal Creek, which offers a diverse habitat for children to play and learn and is about a 20-minute walk along a trail from the building.
NEW MEETING LOCATION beginning in June 2024-
Lafayette Nature Center: 300 Old Laramie Trail East, Lafayette, CO 80026
We are excited to share that Thorne is building a new nature center in Lafayette that will be the future home base for Thorne Nature Preschool. This will be the first custom-designed nature preschool facility in Colorado!
Follow this link to see pictures and learn more about the new preschool facility.
Costs
There is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $100 and a deposit of one month’s tuition due at the time of registration. The deposit is credited towards the last month’s tuition.
School Year Half Day - 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Late August to May)
5 Days/Week (M-F): $1,563.10 monthly; $15,631 total 10-month tuition
3 Days/Week (M/W/F): $930.70 monthly; $9,307 total 10-month tuition
2 Days/Week (T/TH): $677.30 monthly; $6,773 total 10-month tuition
School Year Full Day - 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Late August to May)
5 Days/Week (M-F): $1,986.40 monthly; $19,864 total 10-month tuition
3 Days/Week (M/W/F): $1,175.10 monthly; $11,751 total 10-month tuition
2 Days/Week (T/TH): $856.20 monthly; $8,562 total 10-month tuition
School Year Early Care - 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Late August to May)
5 Days/Week (M-F): $107.70 monthly; $1077 total 10-month tuition
3 Days/Week (M/W/F) $62.40 monthly; $624 total 10-month tuition
2 Days/Week (T/TH) $45.40 monthly; $454 total 10-month tuition
Calendar and Schedule
Thorne Nature Preschool runs Monday through Friday, with two, three, and five-day enrollment options available (T/Th, MWF, and M-F accordingly).
Half-Day Program: The school day runs from 9:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with options for early care (8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
Full-Day Program: The school day runs from 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., with an afternoon rest period and options for early care (8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)
Click here to view the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Click here to view the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar.
Summer Sessions available in June and July.
Early Care
Early care is available on-site with Thorne Nature Preschool staff from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Families can choose two, three, and five-day options. However, the schedule must be consistent throughout the year (ex: if your child attends preschool Monday through Friday, you could choose early care for all five days, M/W/F, or T/TH.)
FAQs
We understand that selecting the right preschool for your child is a big decision and you may have some questions. Click the button below to view frequently asked questions about Thorne Nature Preschool.