Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten vs. Boulder Country Day
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Overview
The Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten (http://www.boulderwaldorf.com) is an early childhood center serving families and children, ages 12 months to 6 years.
Located on a beautiful 2 acre urban farm school in North Boulder, Colorado, the environment is carefully prepared to create an atmosphere of inspiration for learning.
Our expansive play yard is filled with shade and fruit trees, large organic / biodynamic gardens, natural wood climbing structures, old fashioned toys and an authentic tipi.
Children participate in creative play, help to grow and harvest vegetables, fruit and flowers, and assist in caring for our dairy goats and chickens.
Our school is in a lovely and spacious, light-filled adobe-style building.
Welcome to Boulder Country Day School, where academic distinction meets education with character.
BCD is a top-rated, accredited private school in Boulder,Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover their own unique excellence.
Distinguished by small class sizes,outstanding faculty, engaging academics and a focus on community, our preschool, elementary and IB middle school teachers strive tocreate a well-rounded educational environment that balances traditional subjects with the arts, world languages, athletics and knowledge based units.
Grades Offered
NS-K
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
1999
1988
Students Body
Total Students
68 students
361 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
22%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Nursery Students
8
12
Pre-K Students
60
66
Kindergarten Students
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30
Grade 1 Students
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36
Grade 2 Students
-
26
Grade 3 Students
-
26
Grade 4 Students
-
32
Grade 5 Students
-
38
Grade 6 Students
-
34
Grade 7 Students
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28
Grade 8 Students
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33
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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49%
Average Class Size
15
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(collared shirt, khaki pants/shorts, Blackwatch plaid, jeans in middle school)
(collared shirt, khaki pants/shorts, Blackwatch plaid, jeans in middle school)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,000
$29,075
Tuition Notes
The tuition amount shown here is for 5 days/week. We also offer 3 and 4 day options, as well as extended care. Please call for details!
Tuition ranges between $21,100 to $29,075 depending on grade
% on Financial Aid
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15%
Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Seana Grady
Susan Boyle
Admissions Associate
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Stacey Korn
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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After School Program, Band, Chess, Choir, Elementary Running Club, Elementary Soccer, Student Council and Yearbook