The Nature School Of Central Indiana
A K–8 public charter school grounded in nature-based,
Montessori, and Waldorf education.
25-26 SY ADMISSIONS
We have a few open spots for the 25-26 school year.
Currently, PreK-6th Grade have a waitlist.
7th & 8th grade have no waitlist but limited spots open.
- Enrollment for the 26-27 school year is now open.
- Open Enrollment closes on February 7, 2026.
- Results for Kindergarten will be released on February 20, 2026.
- Placement decisions for all other grade levels will be made as openings become available after our re-enrollment period closes in early April.
FAQ
Please Note:
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If your child was on the K-8 waitlist for this current 2025-2026 school year, their application will be transferred to Lotterease for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Preschool learners applying for a kindergarten seat must reapply in Lotterease each year.
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Applications do not guarantee a spot in any grade.
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Priorities/Preferences within Lotterease are as follows:
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Founder, Staff, or Board Member’s Child (i.e., Founder, Staff, Board Member must be child’s legal parent/guardian), not to exceed 10% of total school population to comply with Indiana State Law
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Currently Enrolled Sibling
The Nature School of Central Indiana admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
PRESCHOOL
Play is the work of childhood...
Kids 3-5
Our preschool has a student-teacher learning ratio of 10:1 and children ranging from ages 3-4 years old.
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Student-Led
Rather than worksheets and grades, our littlest learners will be encouraged to follow their own wonder and imagination.
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Time
Half Day​
8:30am - noon
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Full Day
8:30am - 3:30pm
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25/26 SY Costs
​​Half Day
$7300/annually
or $730/month​
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Full Day
$8750/annually
or $875/month