PreSchool
At this phase of childhood, the young child learns primarily through encounter, imitation, discovery, and play. In our preschool program children are provided with a secure, caring, and structured home-like environment to begin their school years. Teachers and the classroom community create a safe and meaningful environment where children hear stories, see puppet shows, sing, bake bread, make soup, learn to make beautiful and useful things, explore nature, build houses and structures out of natural materials, and celebrate seasonal festivals. What the children see, touch, hear, and experience is transformed through their inherent power of imitation into individual and small-group creative play, which is the work of the young child. Our preschool program serves children ages 2 years 9 months to 4 years 6 months by June 1 prior to desired entry. Parents may choose 2, 3 or 5 day programs based on availability. Now accepting applications.
Daily Schedule
| 8:25 - 8:40 | Welcome | |
| 8:40 - 9:00 | Morning Circle |  |
| 9:15 - 10:10 | Morning Circle: singing, verses, movement, seasonal activities |
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| 10:10 - 10:20 | Clean-up | |
| 10:20 - 10:40 | Rest / Bathroom / Hand Washing | |
| 10:40 - 11:00 | Mid-morning Meal and Clean up | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Outside Play | |
| 12:00 -12:20 | Story / Beeswax / Puppet show or Play | |
| 12:20 - 12:30 | Clean-up and Goodbye |
Weekly Schedule
| Day | Activity | *Snack |  |
| Monday | Painting/Eurythmy | Oatmeal/Fruit | |
| Tuesday | Vegetable Preparation | Rice/Vegetables | |
| Wednesday | Soup Preparation | Soup | |
| Thursday | Bread Baking | Bread/ Fruit | |
| Friday | Park | Seasonal muffins/ Fruit |
This schedule is a general outline of the day and week in the kindergarten. It is a guideline that provides a predictable rhythm for the children. We recognize the need to adapt to the variables of each day taking into account the seasons, weather, festival life, and the mood and energy of the children, for which we adjust accordingly.
Craft activities and coloring are available for children during the creative play time
* If your child has special dietary needs please give them to us in writing so that we can work out a suitable alternative arrangement, if necessary.
Aftercare
Our extended day program is designed to be an extension of the school day, providing appropriate activities for your growing children. The extended day program will run from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm with pick up times available at 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. For more information on activities, schedules and payment options please view our Extended Day Programs information.
Location
17 Buena Vista Avenue
Mill Valley, CA 94941