Parent and Toddler Program

Our Parent & Toddler programs are designed for children to attend with their parents before separation has occurred. Parent discussion and reflection is an important part of the program.

Minnows

Children must be 1 years old to participate.

Our Minnows program is an excellent way to get to know the school to decide if it is a good fit for your family prior to applying. Children and parents engage in free play, followed by snack time and a parent discussion led by one of our faculty. Participation in the Minnows program is not required for admissions to Christopher Robin nor is it a guarantee of future admission.

Four to eight weeks sessions ongoing.

Preschool

Our preschool program begins with the Turtle program and is designed to be a three year program with the option of a fourth year of Transitional Kindergarten.

Turtles

Children must turn 2 by December 31st.

Our Turtles program is a transitional preschool program as well as a parent education program.  For the first part of the school year parents attend with their children, observe the class, and meet weekly to discuss their observations, developmental milestones, and parenting issues.  As the year progresses, children begin the separation process.  We believe it is important to allow children of this age ample time to acclimate to the environment before initiating the separation process.

Limited to 10 children with two teachers
8:45am-11:45am Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday

Starfish

Children must turn 3 by December 31st.

Our Starfish program builds on the routines established during the Turtle year and we encourage separation within the first few weeks of school, however, we believe this is an individual process and each family can work with the teachers to make a plan for their child.

Limited to 24 children with three teachers and one support teacher.
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 11:45am, with the option for a longer day until 2:30pm starting in November.

Whales

Children must turn 4 by December 31st.

Our Whale program provides developmentally appropriate curriculum for the children as they grow during their preschool experience. For many children, the Whale year is their final year of preschool before moving on to Kindergarten and our teachers are mindful of creating a program that addresses this specific time in the children’s experience.

Limited to 24 children with three teachers and one support teacher
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm

Transitional Kindergarden

Our Transitional Kindergarten is ideal for children with summer and fall birthdays, or for whom an additional year before entering Kindergarten would be beneficial.  This program carries on the values of Christopher Robin’s other programs and works with each child to prepare him or her for kindergarten.

Limited to 12 children, two teachers
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm

Summer Camp

We offer a seven week summer camp program for our currently admitted students, incoming students, and alumni, which typically runs from the end of school in June through the month of July. As space is available, we can admit children who are not currently enrolled in our program into summer camp.

Workshop for Parents and Teachers

Throughout the year, we offer parent education workshops for interested families and educators on a wide range of topics. Weekly parent discussions are a part of our Parent & Toddler classes and focus on a wide range of timely topics and emerging themes.

Sample Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 AM Drop off
9:05 AM Chime and Final Goodbyes
9:15 AM Morning Meeting
9:30 - 10:45 AM Inquiries/ Small Group Explorations
10:00 - 10:30 AM Snack
10:50 - 11:10 AM Reflection Meeting
11:15 - 11:50 AM Outdoor Mixed age Play (Starfish and Whales)
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM Goodbye Circle for Starfish/ Prepare for Lunch
12:00 - 12:30 PM Lunch 12:30 - 2:15 PM Outdoor Investigations
2:15 - 2:30 PM Goodbye Circle and Dismissal