Programs
Our theme based curriculum balances school-readiness skills with a social and emotional foundation, and is grounded in developmentally appropriate practices for each age group. Curriculum enrichment includes monthly music classes, science lessons with a naturalist from Beaver Brook Association, and story time with the town librarian. Children also benefit from field trips, walks around Amherst village or the nature trails behind the school, and school-wide family events. Our "Lunch Bunch" is an opportunity for children to extend their day with us. Children must be the age required in each program by September 30th of the school year.
2021-2022 Programs
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3 Year Olds
Bumblebees: 3 mornings
M+W+F or 2 mornings T+Th 8:50-11:50 Class size = 10 |
4 Year Olds
Caterpillars: 4 mornings
M-Th 8:35-11:35 Class size = 12 |
4 Year Olds
Dragonflies: 5 mornings
M-F 8:10-11:10 Class size = 12 |
5 year olds
The Owls program is an extra year of growth before kindergarten. We respect that every child develops at their own pace, and that some may benefit from more time to practice the skills needed for full-day kindergarten.
Monday-Friday (8:25-noon; 3.5 hours) Class size = 8
The Owls program is an extra year of growth before kindergarten. We respect that every child develops at their own pace, and that some may benefit from more time to practice the skills needed for full-day kindergarten.
Monday-Friday (8:25-noon; 3.5 hours) Class size = 8
Extended Day (tentative for 2021-2022)
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Lunch Bunch is available to the older classes (no Bumblebees) for an additional fee. Children bring a lunch from home and enjoy extra social time with friends. The Lunch Bunch group is limited to 8 children within the same class per Covid-19 safety precautions, with a minimum of 2 required on any given day. Parents sign up their child for specific days each month, or by calling or emailing the office at least 48 hours in advance.
Cost: $20.00 for 1:30pm pickup or $30.00 for 2:30pm pick-up |