Bellwether SCHOOL
Learn | Apply | Visit | Enroll
Learn
If you are interested in applying to Bellwether School, we invite you to reach out! We would love to answer your questions and hear about your definition of success for your child. Our Director, Laura Hoopes, can be reached at laura.hoopes@bellwetherschool.org. ​
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Current and former Bellwether parents are also a great source for potential parents and we would be happy to put you in touch with someone.
Apply
Once you have shared your interest with us, we will reach out for a consultation and to meet you and your child. As we develop our class roster, we do our best to accommodate all requests as we strive to create a well-balanced group. We appreciate your understanding.
From this point, we will invite you to formally apply by filling out our “Application Packet” through our Brightwheel platform. Admissions are rolling and we do all we can to let your family know soon after you have submitted this packet.
If your child is admitted, you will receive a formal acceptance letter along with additional information on the Bellwether experience, and an “Admissions Packet” to ensure we have all the necessary information for matriculation. All ongoing correspondence will be through the Brightwheel application.
The Bellwether School does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, disability, creed, gender, or a parent’s marital status or gender identity.
Visit
Once your application has been submitted, we will schedule a visit for you and your child. The visit offers an opportunity for your family to ask more questions, to get a sense of a day in the life of the school, and to meet our skilled staff. It is an opportunity for your child to visit the classroom and for us to learn more about your child.
We also welcome you to join us for our scheduled community events, play groups, education talks, family game nights and more.
Enroll
Bellwether School welcomes all children to our preschool program and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, family structure, or socio-economic status. We are committed to providing an inclusive, supportive, and equitable learning environment where every child is valued, respected, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our admissions practices align with Vermont ACT 166 standards, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to participate in our high-quality early childhood program.
We are currently enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year. Limited spaces are available for our preschool with full day options for 2, 3, or 5 days per week.
Notification of acceptance is mailed and includes an Invitation Letter, the Tuition, Fees & Community Support Policy, the Enrollment Agreement and, if funds are still available, an Application for Tuition Assistance. If a family wishes to accept the space, they must sign and return the Enrollment Agreement, along with a $500 deposit, within 10 days of the notification mailing. This deposit will be credited towards annual tuition.
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Enrollment takes place when all fees and tuition agreements have been received. The Bellwether School reserves the right to exclude any student permanently or temporarily at any time if the school deems any such action advisable, either in the interest of the child or of the school.
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