Admissions Process

The goal of the Detroit Waldorf School is to provide your child with a successful and fulfilling educational experience. Parent/Guardian involvement and commitment to the overall development of the child is imperative for optimum achievement.

The admissions process begins with a school tour, followed by submission of an application, fee, recent photo and copy of the child's birth certificate. The next step involves an interview with the parents and a visit for the child to mutually determine if the school is a good fit for the child and family. The final step after being notified of acceptance is signing the enrollment contract and arranging a payment schedule.

Steps in the Admissions Process:

Many classes at Detroit Waldorf School are currently full and have wait lists for future students. Inquiries to Rachel LaRosa, Enrollment & Outreach Coordinator at: online inquiry

1. Attend a Tour (in-person)

The first step in the admissions process is to attend a Taste of Waldorf Tour.

2. Initial Application

Complete the application online. Some classes are on a waiting list. Email the Enrollment Coordinator to inquire about your child’s grade at rachellarosa@detroitwaldorf.org. The non-refundable application fee is $75 (per child).

Please note our age cut-off: Children must be 3 years old by May 31st to apply for PreK, 5 years old by May 31st for Kindergarten, and 6 years old by May 31st for first grade.

3. Child Photo, Birth Certificate and Transcripts

For students in grade 1 and above, transcripts and any evaluations are to be sent from their current school. (Evaluations will be requested for all applicants if applicable)

Please submit a recent photo of your child and a copy of their birth certificate during the online application process.

4. Interview

An interview is held with you and your child's potential teacher, so you can meet the teacher and the teacher can learn more about your child.

5. Child Visit

A child’s visit may be playgroup, half-day or up to three-day in the classroom depending on grade level.

6. Additional Evaluation

If necessary, an additional evaluation will be scheduled. All first grade applicants are required to have a first grade readiness assessment. 

7. Notification

You will receive the acceptance status of your child into the Detroit Waldorf School by email.

8. Reservation of Class Space

The enrollment agreement, $500 deposit ($400 for each sibling), FACTS enrollment, and Accessible Tuition paperwork (if applicable) are due to reserve your child's space. The deposit is applied to student tuition.

9. Tuition Rates and Policies

Families who are accepted can apply for tuition adjustments, based on financial need. We believe a Waldorf education should be accessible to those families who value the ideals, curriculum and learning environment. The Accessible Tuition Program recognizes that every family adds value to the school community. Each family has a unique financial situation; our goal is to determine a tuition rate that is feasible for the family and the school for the school year in which the student is enrolling. Please call or email our Accessible Tuition Coordinator, Jeff Raudebaugh, jeffraudebaugh@detroitwaldorf.org at 313-822-0300 for more information.