We believe in school-family partnerships and cultivate those relationships in a number of ways: daily notes; monthly newsletters; weekly emails from director; student assessments and parent conferences scheduled twice yearly; such family events as "Pizza and Pumpkins", all-school Birthday Bash, Cocoa and Carols, and National Night Out. We have an open-door policy for parents, who are invited to observe and participate at any time. Parents have access to the program through our "parent cams" which allow you to observe your child through a secure link on your computer. This access gives parents an unprecedented look into their child's day at school.

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We support both children and parents who have separation anxiety! Each child's separation routine is determined by the parents' needs and the child's temperament. Some children are successful when their parents drop and go, others require parents to stay for brief periods or to attend on an abbreviated schedule for the first days. We work with you and your child to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Dicipline = teaching.
Our responsibility is to teach children to cooperate and work with their teachers and other children. We re-direct inappropriate behavior, set appropriate limits and clear expectations. We cultivate children's awareness of self and others by helping them identify and give language to their feels. We also teach children to negotiate with each other and solve problems with growning independence.

When behavior is a-typical for a child's stage of development, the teacher, parents and director work together to consider solutions and engage outside experts when necessary.

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

We offer only full-time infant care for children 6 weeks to 12 months.

Starting with our toddlers (12 months and walking) we offer part-time and full-time care. Tuition is determined by class group, schedule, and university or commmunity affiliation. Please call for specific information about your child and schedule.

Application Process

Admissions Process

Director's Comments

We know that children learn to use the toilet at their own pace, and because of that, will allow children into any room even if they are not yet toilet learned. We place children into classrooms according to the cut-off for kindergarten: children who will be two by Dec 2 of the year they join us are in the Jr room, 3 by Dec 2 is preschool, 4 by Dec 2 is pre-k.