Admissions Process

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year has closed with each of our classes at full capacity. However, we will continue to accept wait pool applications for school years starting 2026-2027 and beyond for all of our classes. You can find descriptions of each of our classes on the Our Programs page.

STEP 1: Welcome to LMFS!

Watch the video above as an introduction to Little Mountain Forest School’s magical space, philosophy, and educators.

STEP 2: Want to know more?

Please watch this video to answer many of your questions.

You must watch the video to submit an application in Step 3.

STEP 3: Apply

Complete a wait pool application form for each child here. There is a $25 application fee for each child which will be invoiced from Brightwheel once we receive your completed application.

This step is required to be placed on the waitlist for any school years starting 2026-2027 and beyond.

STEP 4: Director Call

If there is a potential spot open for your child in the upcoming school year, we will reach out to you to schedule a call with a Director. These calls will take place between September 2025 and January 2026.

STEP 5: In-Person Tour

Tours for the 2026-2027 school year will occur between October 2025 and January 2026.

STEP 6: Formal enrollment

Prospective families will be notified by the end of February 2026 whether they will receive an invitation to apply for enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year. Formal enrollment for new families is completed towards the end of March.