Please complete the online application by clicking the button below to begin the admissions process.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling-basis. We will follow-up with families for additional information that may be required based on answers provided in the application.
Applications selected for further consideration will be contacted to schedule an in-person interview at the school.
It is our goal to be responsive and timely in all correspondence and to provide an application decision as quickly as possible.
NURSERY (AGES 2-3)
5-day Full-Day (8:30-3:30 M-Th; 8:30-2:00 F) -- $16,995
5-day Half-Day (8:30-12:00 M-F) -- $13,575
3-day Full-Day (8:30-3:30 M-W) -- $13,575
After-Care Program (3:30-5:00 M-Th) -- $3,500 (limited spots available)
MIXED-AGE KINDERGARTEN (AGES 3-6):
5-day Full-Day (8:30-3:30 M-Th; 8:30-2:00 F) -- $14,815 [$10,833 with UPK]
4-day Full-Day (8:30-3:30 M-Th) -- $12,445 [$8,463 with UPK] (limited spots available)
After-Care Program (3:30-5:00 M-Th) -- $3,500 (limited spots available)
Supply & snack fees are included in our 2025-2026 tuition.
Sibling Discount: Families with 2 or more children receive a 15% tuition discount for the oldest child.
Military Discount: Rainbow Gardens provides a 5% discount for all active military members.
Tuition Assistance: The State of Vermont provides tuition assistance for families with demonstrated financial need through the Child Care Financial Assistance Program (CCFAP). We are committed to making our program financially accessible to all families who wish to attend and also offer tuition assistance based on need. Please inquire for more information.
Universal Pre-K: Rainbow Gardens is working towards becoming a prequalified prekindergarten program. Your child must be 3, 4, or 5 years old by September 1st (and not enrolled in kindergarten) to receive funding.
Rainbow Gardens is committed to creating an environment where all people feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We welcome students, families, faculty, and staff of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ethnicities, physical or mental differences, cultural and religious heritages, socio-economic backgrounds, geographic origins, political affiliations, and family structures. We reject discrimination in all of its forms.
It is a fundamental goal of our programs to help our students understand and experience the common humanity in all of the world’s peoples. Our curriculum transcends any divisive barriers of categorization based on gender, race, religion, culture, family structure, nationality, or ability. We teach our students to value the differences in individuals and to recognize the strength and wisdom in diversity.
We aim to keep our curriculum open and inclusive enough so that each child can feel a sense of true belonging in the classroom. We see each child for their innate and unique worthiness. Our school culture is caring, inclusive, and holistic, and we value each member of the school community.
As a wider school culture, we challenge ourselves to constantly evolve our understanding of the world, our history, and our culture to uncover and unwind our biases so we can meet all members of our community with equanimity and compassion.