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Elementary and Preschool Parent Info 

How to Secure Your Child’s Spot!

We’re so glad you’re interested in joining our Mountain Vista Homestead Micro-school community! Because we intentionally keep our group small to create a meaningful and personalized learning experience, spaces are limited. Here’s what the process looks like:

 

1. Start with the Interest Form

Begin by filling out our parent interest form, located in the micro-school page on our website. This helps us get to know your child and your family a little better.

 

2. Connect & Visit

Once we receive your form, we’ll reach out to schedule a time to connect. We’ll chat, answer your questions, and set up a tour so you can experience the space in person.

 

3. Making It Official

If it feels like a great fit for both your family and our micro-school, we’ll send over an enrollment agreement, and a liability waiver for you to review and sign.

 

4. Save Your Spot

To reserve your child’s place, a non-refundable $100 deposit is required.

Class Size & Schedule

Elementary (we will have no more than 10 students aged 7-10)
Tues/Thurs, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
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Preschool (we will have no more than 10 students aged 2-4)
Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Calendar

First Day:
Thursday, September 8, 2026
 
Last Day:
Thursday, May 13, 2027
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Breaks

Thanksgiving Week (Nov 23–30)
Christmas Break (Dec 16–Jan 6)
Spring Break (March 10-14)

Tuition, Payment & Waiver

Tuition fee breakdown:

Elementary: 5 hours/day = $60 per session ($11 per hour), 2x per week, $240 month, per child. 

Preschool: 2 hours/day = $40 per session ($20 per hour), 3x days per week =  $240/month, per child.
 
Tuition payment is at the end of each month. Payment is made via Venmo @Mountainvistahomestead.

*Sibling discounts are available on a case-by-case basis. 

*Every child must have a filled-out and current waiver before the first day of school.

There is no charge for emergencies or sick days (with regular attendance).  
 
Upon request, I can provide an invoice if needed for your records or for a third-party homeschool reimbursement provider.
 
Tuition is due weekly every Friday. We are happy to accommodate other biweekly or monthly payments, but this makes it easier to account for any days missed.

Typical Elementary Day 

Welcome & Devotional: 
Share a song and scripture, and hold a concise message to anchor our day. 

Animal & Homestead Stewardship:
Feeding ducks, chickens, quail, rabbits, cats, and dogs; tending gardens; seasonal planting/harvesting (30–40 min).

Core Work:
Self-directed math, reading, and writing with a curriculum of choice for the year. Teacher guidance (60–90 min).

Snack & Outdoor Play:
A Healthy snack is provided.
 
Kids enjoy basketball, volleyball, swings & hammocks, trampoline, and soccer.

Farm-to-Table Lunch:
We often involve students in our from-scratch baking and other homemade culinary experiences.
 
*Please pack lunch/snack if the child has dietary restrictions or severe allergies. 

Group Class:
Alternating history & science with interactive activities, art projects, and hands-on experiments.

Clean-Up & Outdoor Fun: Wrap up the day with clean-up, games, play,  and exploration.

Field Trips:
We take seasonal field trips to specified theme-related locations and communicate upcoming experiences with parents as the date approaches.

Class Parties and Celebrations: 
We love to celebrate the seasons and seasonal festivities! We have special holiday class parties where we focus on arts and crafts and specialized seasonal lessons. These are always a highlight for the kids! 

Highlight for Parents: Parents receive weekly photos and individual written highlights of each child so you can follow along with what your kids are learning and experiencing.

Preschool Daily Rhythm 

Welcome & Circle Time:

  • Greeting song or welcome ritual

  • Short prayer/devotional (faith-based stewardship thought)

  • Introduce the theme of the day (e.g., “Seeds,” “Bees,” “Weather,” “Helping Hands”)

Outdoor Animal & Homestead Chores:

  • Feed ducks, chickens, quail, or rabbits

  • Play with mouser kittens and livestock guardian dogs,  and collect eggs. 

  • Simple garden task (watering, planting seeds, checking plants).

Nature Exploration & Outdoor Play:

  • Free exploration with guidance.

  • Nature scavenger hunt and sensory walks.

  • Gross motor movement activities.

Hands-On Learning Activity:

  • Seasonal craft

  • Simple science 

  • Cooking/baking projects using simple ingredients from the homestead.

Snack Time

  • Healthy snack provided (farm-to-table if possible).

  • Kids will help in the kitchen with age-appropriate tasks whenever possible.

  • Practice gratitude & prayer before eating.

  • Manners and conversation.

Themed Story & Discussion:

  • Read engaging picture books related to the day’s theme. 

  • Open-ended questions and discussion. 

  • Short group activity linked to the story. 

Creative Play & Art

  • Painting, clay modeling, or nature collage, among many other crafts and art projects.

  • Music & movement (dancing, singing)

  • Role-play or building with natural blocks.

Closing Circle:

  • Sharing time “something I enjoyed today”, "something I learned today."

  • Goodbye song and farewells.

 

*Parents will receive individualized weekly photos and highlights so you can follow along with what your child is learning and experiencing!

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