PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS
2025-2026 Registration Now Open!
Preschool in the Village is an independent, non-profit, early learning center located across from the historic village green in Amherst, NH. We have three floors of classroom space in the Congregational Church and a large playground with nature trails. Morning preschool programs and early intervention support from our Speech-Language Pathologist are offered during the school year, September-June. PIV has supported young children and families in Amherst and surrounding towns since 1996.
3-Year-Old Programs
Bumblebees:
2-days (T/TH) or 3-days (M/W/F)
8:30 - 11:30 am
Class size: 10 with 2 teachers
Our youngest students learn positive social behaviors by being a part of the classroom community and participating in group activities. Outdoor play, art or sensory exploration, stories and music add to the fun!
4-Year-Old Programs
Caterpillars:
*4 to 4 years/5 mos. old
Monday-Thursday
8:15 - 11:15 am
Class size: 10 with 2 teachers
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Dragonflies:
*4 yrs/6 mos. to 5 years
Monday-Thursday
8:00 - 11:00 am
Class size: 12 with 2 teachers
Add the 5th day to Caterpillars or Dragonflies for a mixed group experience in “Friday Friends”!
Our theme-based curriculum balances school readiness skills with a social/emotional foundation. Literacy, math, and science concepts are embedded in the learning activities, with opportunities for creativity and collaborative play!
Butterfly Toddler Playgroup
9:00 - 10:30am
Tuesdays: under 2-years-old
Thursdays: 2 to 4-years-old
Fridays: 6 mos to 3-years-old
Class size: 8 children + adults
This playgroup for children and caregivers is offered in 6-week sessions. Open play in a dedicated classroom includes stories, songs, and engaging activities with Miss Gretchen. Each day ends outdoors with exclusive use of our playground. Please note: this is not drop-off childcare; a responsible adult must participate.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open in August!