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At the Balch Nature School, we nurture every child’s innate curiosity about the natural world through playful exploration and discovery in all seasons.

Children must be 3 years of age by October 1, of the year that they begin and must be fully toilet trained to enroll in the Balch Nature School. Applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior students will be given precedence. We will notify you by mail of your child’s acceptance status.

We are in session from September through June, with school from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. After care options are available until 4:00 pm.

Click here for payment options, schedule and form .

Click here to download the 2019-2020 application form.

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Tuition for Voucher-Qualified Students

Days Attending	2	3	4	5
Total tuition	3,356.00	5,000.00	6,000.00	7,000.00
State voucher	(3,356.00)	(3,356.00)	(3,356.00)	(3,356.00)
Parent cost, total	0.00	1,634.00	2,634.00	3,644.00
Deposit (due with application)	300.00	350.00	350.00	350.00
Parent balance, *after* deposit		1,284.00	2,284.00	3,294.00
Monthly payment, first payment due August 1, 10 payments		129.00	229.00	329.00
Annual payment, 10% discount, due August 1		1,156.00	2,056.00	2,965.00
Semi-annual payment, 5% discount, due August 1 and December 1		610.00	1,085.00	1,565.00

For 2-day, voucher qualified students, deposit will be returned for a child still attending BNS on December 1.

Tuition for Non-Voucher-Qualified Students

Days Attending	2	3	4	5
Total tuition	3,356.00	5,000.00	6,000.00	7,000.00
Parent cost, total	3,356.00	5,000.00	6,000.00	7,000.00
Deposit (due with application)	300.00	350.00	350.00	350.00
Parent balance, *after* deposit	3,056.00	4,650.00	5,650.00	6,650.00
Monthly payment, first payment due August 1, 10 payments	306.00	465.00	565.00	665.00
Annual payment, 10% discount, due August 1	2,750.00	4,185.00	5,085.00	5,985.00
Semi-annual payment, 5% discount, due August 1 and December 1	1,452.00	2,209.00	2,684.00	3,159.00