Programs

Our theme based curriculum balances school-readiness skills with a social and emotional foundation, grounded in developmentally appropriate practices for each age group. There are two teachers in each class, providing for a lower teacher-to-child ratio than what is required by the state. 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 to visit community resources, walks around Amherst village or the nature trails behind the school, and school-wide family events. Our "Lunch Bunch" program is an opportunity for children to extend their day with us until 3:00pm.
Children must be the age required in each program by September 30th of the school year.

2020-2021 Programs

3 Year Olds

Bumblebees: 3 mornings
   M+W+F
      or
T+Th+F
   8:45-11:45
                                    Class size = 12

4 Year Olds

   Caterpillars: 4 mornings
M-Th
                                    8:35-11:35
                                   Class size = 14

4 Year Olds

Dragonflies: 5 mornings
   M-F
   8:15-11:15
                                    Class size = 14

5 year olds
The Salamander 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 the challenges of full-day kindergarten.
Monday-Friday (8:25-11:55; 3.5 hours) Class size = 8

Extended Day

Lunch Bunch is available every day for an additional fee. Children bring a lunch from home and enjoy extra social time with new friends. The Lunch Bunch group is limited to 16 children, with a minimum of 3 required to offer this program on any given day. Parents sign up their child for specific days each month, or they may drop-in by calling or emailing the office the day before, space permitting.
Cost: $20.00 for 1:30pm pickup or $30.00 for 3:00pm pick-up