Program Overview
Our preschool program begins at age two with our Sun class and continues through our three year old Moon class, and often culminates with our four year old Whale year. There is the option of a Transitional Kindergarten year for children who could benefit from an additional year of preschool.
Preschool
Sun Class
At our East campus, we offer a two-year-old program that is 5 days a week. A parent education component is also part of this program. Parents engage in a separation process at the beginning of the school year and we will work with individual families to make a plan that works best for them.
Children must turn 2 by August 15th.
Limited to 12 children with two teachers
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm or Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Earth Class
Our Starfish program builds on the routines established during the 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.
Children must turn 3 by August 15th.
Limited to 15 children with two teachers.
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
Moon Class
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.
Children must turn 4 by August 15th.
Limited to 15 children with two teachers.
Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm
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