Does my child need to be potty trained before they can attend?
We do not require students to be toilet trained at enrollment. During the course of the year, we will facilitate toilet and hygiene training with students who are developing in this area.

How old does my child need to be to attend?
Children must be 30 months old to attend.

How are classes decided?
Student enrollment is arranged by birthdate. Classes are set based on class ratios and individual student considerations.

What kind of learning happens?

We use The Creative Curriculum and Second Step as our base academic curriculum. However, the heart of our learning is centered around social emotional development.

Are snacks provided?
We provide a healthy snack for students each day. A snack calendar is sent out monthly.

Do you take field trips during the school year?
Yes we do. We enjoy a trip to the pumpkin patch in the fall and in the spring we typically visit a farm. We may also schedule other trips during the year to coincide with our curriculum such as a visit to the First Alternative Coop during our unit on food, a walk to the neighborhood laundromat during our unit on clothing or a visit to the library to name a few possibilities. We also like to invite parents and members of the community to come in to share talents or knowledge with the children. For example; we often have a local fiber maker come in and show the children how to spin wool into yarn and explore different kids of fiber, parents who play musical instruments share their talents, the fire station visits and talks about fire safety and brings a fire truck for the children to see and climb on!

Do you have a summer program?
Based on parent interest, we will run a summer session during June. The session is typically Monday - Thursday from 9am -1pm. Children bring their lunch each day and many fun outdoor summer activities are planned for the session including a park day once a week.