Enrollment
Visit an Open Schoolhouse, take a tour and meet educators, choose your schedule, submit enrollment paperwork (including ESA+ if applicable), start attending.
Schedule A Tour
Enrollment Process Overview
Now enrolling ages 5-12 for 2026-27. Part-time Montessori homeschool in Wake Forest. ESA accepted. Scholarships available. Schedule a visit! We welcome members on a first-come, first-served basis and look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
- Schedule a 1:1 phone call and visit, attend an Open Schoolhouse, or register your child for a Day Camp Day with us
- Complete the schedule intention form (emailed after your visit).
- Our program coordinator will confirm your schedule with next steps and paperwork.
- Return a signed copy of the contract and pay the deposit.
- Complete the online membership form and send Dandelion a copy of your homeschool registration.
- We’ll connect you to our SeeSaw class app
- Bring completed Emergency Form and Participation agreement to your first day!
Before You Enroll
NC law requires families to register their homeschool with the NC Division of Non-Public Education before joining a part-time program like Dandelion. We are not the school — your family is the school.
NC law requires you to declare and register your homeschool when your eldest participating child is 7 and a half years old. If your child is younger than 7 and a half, you can begin participating in our program before officially registering your homeschool with NC DNPE.
When establishing your homeschool (even before officially registering) you, the primary caregiver, becomes the administrator to your school.
Staff at Dandelion Learning Collaborative are considered private tutors working alongside your homeschool.
Required Forms and Documents
- Completed Schedule Intention Form
- Signed contract
- Membership Information Form
- NC Homeschool Registration (if applicable)
- DLC Emergency Form
- DLC Participation Agreement
Acceptance & Onboarding
After your contract has been signed and returned and the deposit paid in full, your spot is secured!. You’ll be added as Members to our SeeSaw class app (our primary source for communication, calendars, and weekly updates).
All are invited to join in Popsicle Meet and Greets before the first week to see our space, meet the teachers, and other Members.
The non-refundable registration and materials deposit is $275.
We expect families to enroll for the entire academic year; but know that doesn’t work for everyone. Please let us know in advance so that we can adjust our plans to match your family’s and offer Monthly, Bi-Annual and Annual payment options.
As long as space is available for your new desired schedule, we will accommodate any requested changes.
Current enrollment is for a fall start in August. As long as space allows, we continue to accept new families. Once your homeschool has been established and you have read and understand our unique approach to learning, we believe you are ready to join us!
It takes time for everyone to adapt to a new environment! We have extensive experience helping children navigate their very first “drop-off” settings. Our team will make every effort to comfort your child and build their confidence during transitions.
If you or our educators have any ongoing concerns, we will schedule a team meeting to map out a plan for success—which can absolutely include adjusting your child’s schedule if needed.
We understand that life changes. If you need to withdraw early from any session(s), we just ask that you provide us with a 30-day written notice.
