TUITION & ENROLLMENT
Investing in the Journey
At Forest Bloom, tuition reflects our commitment to small, intentional group sizes and a high teacher-to-child ratio. By keeping our community intimate, we ensure every child receives the deep observation and guidance required for a true Reggio-inspired education.
The Forest School (Academic Year)
Monthly Tuition: Starting at $2,100
Rhythm: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Experience: A full-day immersion allowing children to build secure friendships and engage in long-term inquiry while experiencing the forest through the changing light of the day.
Summer Immersions
Session Tuition: $1,170 per two-week block
Rhythm: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Experience: To foster lasting peer bonds and project continuity, families must commit to the full two-week session (10 Days).
Holiday Immersions
Weekly Tuition: $585 per week / $150 for a Single Day Camp
Rhythm: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Experience: Concentrated bursts of forest exploration during school breaks.
Extended Day Options (Camps) We offer flexible wrap-around care for our camp sessions to support your family’s schedule for an added rate (see ActivityHero for exact pricing):
Before Care: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
After Care: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What’s Included?
Expert Facilitation: Two dedicated teachers for an intimate group of 7–9 children; 1:5 ratio
Full-Day Nature Immersion: Extended hours to allow for deeper rest, play, and exploration.
Weekly Documentation: Photo updates sharing your child's forest discoveries.
Forest Comforts: Sometimes we provide warm herbal tea provided on chilly San Francisco mornings, or “in-the-park-made” smoothies over the summer.
Equity & Access
We believe the forest should be a home for every child. Reduced-rate to full scholarships and sliding-scale placements are available for low-income families and those navigating financial hardship. To begin a conversation about a scholarship, please Submit a Custom Request or email Susie directly.
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To maintain our intimate small group ratios and ensure a high-quality, immersive experience, Forest Bloom strictly limits enrollment. When you register, you are securing a dedicated spot in our "village" that cannot be easily filled on short notice.
1. Securing Your Spot
Payment in Full: To maintain our stable group rhythms, tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
The Commitment (Deposit): 50% of your total tuition serves as a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit. This ensures the sustainability of our program and protects the reserved spot for your child. This deposit remains non-refundable regardless of the reason for cancellation (including illness, travel, or unexpected schedule changes).
2. The 14-Day Registration Lock
General registration for all sessions closes 14 days prior to the session start date. This "lock period" allows our educators to finalize safety manifests, prepare individual field kits, and secure staffing for every child.
Late Enrollment: Any registration requested within the 14-day window is subject to a $50 Late Enrollment Fee.
Approval Required: Late enrollments are only approved if grove capacity and staffing levels permit.
Non-Refundable: Late registrations are 100% non-refundable from the moment of purchase.
3. Refund & Cancellation Schedule
We understand that plans change; however, our costs remain fixed once a spot is reserved.
Cancellations 14+ Days Prior to Start: A 50% refund of the total tuition will be issued (the remaining 50% is the non-refundable deposit).
Cancellations Within 14 Days of Start: No refunds, credits, or transfers will be issued. At this stage, our staffing and safety protocols are finalized for the session.
4. Absences & Sustainability
Because our grove maintains an intimate 1:5 ratio and spots are reserved specifically for your child, we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or make-up days for missed sessions. This includes absences due to illness, travel, or personal scheduling conflicts.
Your tuition ensures that our dedicated mentors are compensated fairly and that the "forest classroom" remains a consistent, secure environment for our community.
Need a different rhythm?
For 3-Day Bundles, Single-Day Discovery, or Academic Year Drop-ins: View Custom Registration & Placements
To protect our teachers' time in the forest, we do not process custom registrations via text or phone.
