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.
Current Year Openings
Ladybugs (2.5 year olds): T & Th; 9:00-11:00 am
Ladybugs (2.5 year olds): T & Th; 9:00-11:00 am
2019-2020 Programs
[The Ladybugs (2.5 year olds) will not be offered next fall.]
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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 = 15 |
5 year olds
The Salamander program is an extra year of growth before kindergarten. We respect that not every child is ready to meet these expectations at the same time, regardless of their physical age. This program gives them time to practice social and emotional behaviors, fine motor skills, and letter/number recognition required for the challenges of kindergarten:
Monday-Friday (8:25-11:55; 3.5 hours) Class size = 8
The Salamander program is an extra year of growth before kindergarten. We respect that not every child is ready to meet these expectations at the same time, regardless of their physical age. This program gives them time to practice social and emotional behaviors, fine motor skills, and letter/number recognition required for the challenges of kindergarten:
Monday-Friday (8:25-11:55; 3.5 hours) Class size = 8
Extended Day
Lunch Bunch is available to morning students 3 years and older for an additional fee. Children bring a lunch from home and enjoy extra social time with friends. Pick-up is at 3:00pm, with an alternate time of 1:30pm for Bumblebees.
The Lunch Bunch group is limited to 16 children per day. Parents register their child to attend all year, or they may drop-in by calling the day before, space permitting. The drop-in rate is an additional $2.00.
Cost: $28.00 per day (or $18.00 for Bumblebee 1:30pm pickup)
The Lunch Bunch group is limited to 16 children per day. Parents register their child to attend all year, or they may drop-in by calling the day before, space permitting. The drop-in rate is an additional $2.00.
Cost: $28.00 per day (or $18.00 for Bumblebee 1:30pm pickup)