FAQ
This page should provide answers to most of the commonly asked questions we receive. If not you can always call the office and we will be happy to talk to you!
Q: How Do You Decide When School Starts?
A: Traditionally, nursery schools begin one week after the public schools begin, which is one week after Labor Day. Staff comes back to work the Tuesday after Labor Day to set up the classrooms and children begin school the following Monday.
Q: How do you decide what class my child will be assigned to?
A: For the two year olds we aim for classes that are as gender equal as possible and represent the full range of birthdays, January through December. For the threes we also aim for gender equality and a full range of birthdays. Parent requests and teacher reccommendations (if we know your child) are also part of the consideration. For the four year olds, in addition to what has been mentioned for the 2's and 3's, we look at where the child is going to kindergarten and try to place children with friends that will be going to the same school.
Q: Why does school end so early in June?
A: Traditionally nursery schools end early June. Many of our families do not have children in the elementary school and look forward to this time to relax with their children before camp begins. For those families that prefer a longer school year, we offer June Bugs as a program that runs for two weeks so that it coincides with the public school calendar.