In light of the uniqueness of our program, we do require a full tour of the campus you are interested in attending, as well as an interview and a trial day. In certain instances, we may ask for more than one trial day. We want to ensure that your child will thrive with us, and we will be able to meet your child’s needs. Each campus has a balanced eco system and we strive to maintain excellence for each family that is a part of our program. If, after a trial day, your child is accepted into the program, we will give you our contract to sign and require a non-refundable deposit to hold the spot.

Simply:

1. Schedule a tour with your chosen location
2. Submit application and letter of recommendation
3. Set and attend a trial date(s)
4. If accepted, sign the contract with your deposit

Eligibility for admission includes a commitment to our values of respect, kindness and a focus on the whole child. We welcome students aged 5 to 14. we are committed to fostering a positive, nurturing, and structured environment where every child can thrive. To support the unique educational experience we offer, our program is best suited for students who are:

• Able to participate successfully in a group setting
• Demonstrating age-appropriate social and emotional development
• Not currently experiencing significant behavioral challenges
• Not requiring specialized behavioral or therapeutic interventions

While we deeply respect the individuality of every child, our program is not equipped to support students with diagnosed behavioral conditions or those in need of intensive support services. This helps ensure we maintain a balanced classroom environment that benefits all of our learners.

If you’re unsure whether our program is the right fit for your child, we welcome a conversation and would be happy to guide you through the application process.

Easy! Just give your location a call and schedule it. Or send us an email to [email protected], specifying what location you are interested in and one of our team members will reach out to you to schedule a time and day that works best. Our tours often last a bit longer than an hour as we take the time to answer any and all of your questions and give you our full attention.

We believe in families being together as much as possible, however we balance that with the developmental needs of the child, combined with the best practices of the style of education we provide. If you have a specific special talent you want to bring to the children in the program, speak with the director to see if and how it can be incorporated. We have committees for parents to join that assist with the many fun things we do in the community and at the school, and you can sign up at orientation. If you do not have the ability to be involved, we still love you and are happy to just be able to provide a loving and happy learning environment for your child. There is no obligation for involvement, but we love to have parents involved if they want to be! We have a motto of no gossip, no politics and no stress…just community and love!

Required documents include a completed application form, a signed contract, a completed emergency contact form and social media form, as well previous school records (if you have any), and a recommendation letter. We will provide you with all of the forms at each stage. You only need to bring the letter of recommendation.

Yes, there is a tuition fee for enrollment, which varies based on the location and its specific expenses. If you need assistance, we encourage you to apply for the PEP or UA Step-Up Scholarship. (Though we cannot accept learners with special needs, some of our members receive the UA for a medical or other condition that does not interfere with their ability to participate in our program.) Should you be unable to pay the balance between your Step-Up Scholarship and the tuition, we do offer a handful of partial scholarships for families who truly need it and are a good fit for our program. Please inquire further to see if this is available at your specific location and the process of applying for a partial scholarship.

We do our best to keep our tuition at cost. As it is part of our mission to simplify life, we include everything in the cost of the tuition. With that mission, each location has a unique tuition, as it is based on the costs of running that location.

The Magnolia Schoolhouse in Vero Beach is $10,800 for the 2025/2026 program year. Your $500 deposit at contract signing goes towards your tuition.

The Magnolia Schoolhouse in Sarasota is to be determined, as we are still identifying and selecting the perfect spot to start our second location!

At this time, there are no support services available. We are a homeschooling learning center. Though we focus on social and emotional learning during our time together, we are not a school and do not provide services that a school would provide. All discipline is expected to happen at home, as we believe in parental autonomy, and you will be called to pick up your child or discontinue with the program if it is determined that support services are needed and we cannot meet your child’s needs.

We would love the opportunity to chat more about our program! At this time, you can call Tara at 772-269-1050 for more information. If she is unable to answer your call, please leave a detailed voicemail and she will return your call as soon as possible.