Three-year-olds
3-year-olds
Adults to children: 1 adult to 10 childrenGroup size: 20
Most children begin with three mornings
- Three mornings8:30 am to 12:30 pm · 3 daysOffered
- Four mornings8:30 am to 12:30 pm · 4 daysOffered
Programs
Mornings for three- and four-year-olds
Pick the schedule that fits your week. Three- and four-year-olds share one room, with the same two adults all year.
Four-year-olds
4-year-olds
Adults to children: 1 adult to 10 childrenGroup size: 20Some turn five during the school year
- Three mornings8:30 am to 12:30 pm · 3 daysOffered
- Four mornings8:30 am to 12:30 pm · 4 daysOffered
- Long day8:30 am to 2:30 pm · 4 daysLunch from homeOffered
Fees and what each is for
- Registration
- Covers the enrollment file and holds your child's place.
- Materials
- Pays for wool, beeswax, watercolors and the flour and fruit for baking day.
- Festivals
- Pays for the lanterns and the shared food at the fall and winter gatherings.
Children usually stay in the same group until they leave for kindergarten.
Sample programs.
Choosing a schedule
Three ways to spend the week
Three mornings
The gentlest start, and a good fit for a child who is new to being away from home. Mornings run 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Three days a week
Ages 3 and 4
Four mornings
Every weekday of the school week, from the handwork on Monday to the mountain walk on Thursday.
Four days a week
Ages 3 and 4
Long day
The morning, then lunch from home, rest and quiet play until 2:30 pm. Pickup is at 2:30 pm.
Four days a week
Ages 4 and up
Not sure which schedule fits?
Tell us your child's age and the days you hope for, and a teacher will talk it through on a tour.