Preschool 101

Because of COVID-19, we have made significant changes to our preschool program. We are offering both a fully online program as well as a hybrid program with a combination of in-person and online programming. 

Student highlights:

• Live online groups where your child can meet with their teacher and friends!
• Learning opportunities include at-home art, music, movement, math, science and literacy activities
• Dance parties
• Science projects
• Virtual snack time with friends
• Virtual story time
• Social skills groups

Distance learning for 3 and 4-year-olds

• Children receive weekly lessons with developmentally appropriate activities created by licensed preschool teachers and early childhood special educators.
• We use a standards-based curriculum with assessments embedded in play-based activities.
• You will receive regular communication regarding your child’s development.
• Your child’s teacher will offer ongoing parenting support to answer any questions you have about your child’s development.
• Activities are available daily and can be done anytime that works for your schedule.

Hybrid learning for 4-year-olds in preschool

• Children attend two or three half-days per week in-person and receive distance learning for two or three additional days.
• When children are not in-person, distance learning will include opportunities for children to connect virtually with their teacher and friends. It will also expand learning opportunities from school to home. Both live and recorded online sessions will be available. 
• Children receive weekly lessons with developmentally appropriate activities created by licensed preschool teachers and early childhood special educators.
• We use a standards-based curriculum with assessments embedded in play-based activities.
• You will receive regular communication regarding your child’s development.
• Class sizes are reduced to a maximum of 12 students (plus a teacher and para) to help facilitate distancing given that masks are not required or appropriate for children under age 5.
• Students enrolled in hybrid learning will receive priority for their original school location choice. Distance learning students may be placed with a teacher who is at a different location.
• Families have the option to switch to distance learning if circumstances change.

Hybrid learning for 3-year-olds in preschool

• Students attend two half-days per week in-person with supplemental distance learning activities available online.
• When children are not in-person, distance learning will include opportunities for children to connect virtually with their teacher and friends. It will also expand learning opportunities from school to home. Both live and recorded online sessions will be available.  
• Class sizes are reduced to a maximum of 10 students (plus a teacher and para) to help facilitate distancing given that masks are not required or appropriate for children under age 5.
• Families have the option to switch to distance learning if circumstances change.