Admissions
"Our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent and, most of all, connected to adults and other children."
- Loris Malaguzzi
We can't wait to meet you!
We are truly excited to get to know you and your child. Our admissions process aims to educate parents and guardians about our innovative elementary school. We are eager to share with you to envision how A New Leaf can nurture your child’s growth toward their personal potential.
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This 30-minute video provides background on how we incorporate the Reggio Emilia Approach, nurture communication and collaboration, individualize learning and integrate real-world experiences.
Visit With Us
Admissions for 2026-2027 is open!
Schedule your in-person prospective parent tour here! Most tours are held on Thursdays at 9am; however, you will see other days/times here and there. Advance sign-up is required.
Complete Your Application
To apply, you will submit an application. We are accepting applications for Bridge Kindergarten (age 5) through 4th Grade for the 2026-2027 school year.
Our application requires a teacher recommendation, most recent report card, birth certificate and a nonrefundable application fee of $100. We do not require admissions testing. The first-round admissions deadline for the 2026-2027 school year is Friday, December 19, 2025.
In the current 2025-2026 school year, we have limited space available in Bridge Kindergarten through Third Grades. We are processing applications and offering enrollment to those who qualify in the order of each received, completed application.
Deadline
Our first-round admissions deadline is December 19, 2025, which means all necessary documentation and a nonrefundable application fee of $100 has been received by this date for first-round consideration.
We accept applications after December 19, 2025, and process those applications in order of receipt.
In the current 2025-2026 school year, we have limited space available in Bridge Kindergarten through Third Grades. We are processing applications and offering enrollment to those who qualify in the order of each received, completed application.
Student Visits
First-round admissions Prospective Student Visits are scheduled in January-February 2026. The school will begin emailing applicants whose applications are complete in January 2026 with their scheduled visit date and time. Meeting your child in-person is an important part of the application process.
Decisions
First-round admissions decisions will be shared via email on March 6, 2026. Decisions for admission are based on a combination of factors including our application, requested documents and prospective student visits. We do not require admissions testing; however, in some cases, we will request additional information.
First-round admissions new students must confirm their enrollment registration by March 27, 2026.
Annual Tuition
In our 4 multiage classrooms, students construct knowledge and build skills with their hands, hearts and minds.
Tactile, creative materials are employed daily across all grade levels; similarly, technology is integrated with interest-driven student work.
Tuition can be paid over 10 months in a monthly installment plan or in a one-time payment at the start of the school year.
*As a new school, we cannot offer financial assistance at this time; however, we are eager to offer this in the future.
$25,965
Registration Fee: $550
Activities Fee: $550
7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Tuition includes a daily hot meal served family-style.
**Morning carline drop off begins at 7:30 a.m.
Optional Extended Day Services
We're excited to offer flexible, quality after-school care for families who need it. Parents can choose 1-5 days of after-school care (to 5:30 p.m.).
Stay and Play
3:00-5:30 p.m.
Choose 1-5 days/week.
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Questions?
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