All Arts in One Creative Place
For Pre-K to 2nd Grade | Nurturing the Head, Heart, and Hand
ACACNJ Waldorf-Inspired Micro School
At ACACNJ, we honor childhood as a sacred time. Our Waldorf-inspired micro school offers a warm, creative, and nature-based environment where young learners thrive through rhythm, storytelling, and hands-on exploration.
Who We Serve
Program Schedule
Program Schedule
We welcome young learners in small, mixed-age classrooms:
- Pre-K (ages 3–5)
- Kindergarten (ages 5–6)
- Grades 1–2 (ages 6–8)
Each class is capped at 6–10 children with a low student-to-teacher ratio for deeply personalized attention and connection.
Program Schedule
Program Schedule
Program Schedule
Days/Week: 2–3 Days
Schedule Options
Half-Day: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM Full-Day: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
We work with each co-op group to build a schedule that works for them—whether you're looking for hybrid homeschool support or a full micro school experience.
Our Curriculum
Program Schedule
Our Curriculum
Our Waldorf-inspired curriculum is rooted in the rhythms of nature, storytelling, handwork, and the arts. Every day begins with community and movement, followed by imaginative main lessons and hands-on exploration.
Daily Rhythm (Sample Full Day)
- 9:00–9:20 AM – Circle Time
Songs, seasonal verses, and movement to begin the day with rhythm and connection.
- 9:20–9:45 AM – Movement & Games
Eurythmy, form drawing, and gross motor play to engage the body and imagination.
- 9:45–10:30 AM – Main Lesson
Focus on Language Arts, Math, Science, or Nature through storytelling and hands-on learning.
- 10:30–11:00 AM – Snack & Outdoor Free Play
Nature-based play and time for social development.
- 11:00–12:00 PM – Artistic Work / Handwork
Activities like watercolor painting, clay, felting, and finger knitting.
- 12:00–12:30 PM – Lunch (Outdoor Style)
Family-style meals or picnics when the weather allows.
- 12:30–1:30 PM – Nature Walk / Gardening
Journaling, composting, forest exploration, and seasonal nature stories.
- 1:30–2:00 PM – Storytelling & Journaling
Illustrated retellings and collaborative narrative work.
- 2:00–3:00 PM – Creative Play & Dismissal
Theater, puppetry, dress-up, and constructive play to close the day.
Tuition & Fees (2025–2026)
2 Days/Week
Ideal for hybrid homeschool
Monthly Tuition
$175
Annual Tuition (10 months)
$1,750
3 Days/Week
Core co-op schedule
Monthly Tuition
$250
Annual Tuition (10 months)
$2,500
5 Days/Week
Full pod model
Monthly Tuition
$325
Annual Tuition (10 months)
$3,250
Additional Fees Supply/Materials Fee: $100/year | Optional Aftercare: $15/hour (3–5 PM) Sibling Discount: 10% off second child’s tuition | Flexible Payment Plans available
Our Educators
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Our Educators
Our classes are led by certified Waldorf and early childhood educators with a passion for art, nature, and child-led learning.
We also welcome parent participation in light support roles (snacks, setup, clean-up), building a true co-op community. Guest teachers are invited for seasonal arts, movement, and music classes.
Location
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Our Educators
Programs are held at ACACNJ campuses or community partner spaces in:
• Denville
• Boonton
• Bound Brook
We’re currently accepting interest for Fall 2025 Pods.