Our School Day
Our days include open play, group gatherings, snack, and outdoor exploration. These sample schedules come from pages 8–9 of the 2026-2027 Member Handbook. Activities and timing may change to meet the needs of the children.
Seahorse (3- and 4-year-olds): 9:00 am–12:30 pm
- 9:00 am: Arrival and open play. Children receive a teacher greeting and settle into play.
- 9:20 am: Morning circle. The group gathers for a greeting and welcome activity.
- 9:40 am: Open play and choice time. Children explore the Great Room, Studio, and Tinker Lab, with opportunities for art, building, dramatic play, sensory exploration, and more.
- 10:45 am: Story time and handwashing. Songs, stories, and other group activities help children transition to snack.
- 11:00 am: Snack. Children then clear and wash their dishes and take part in cooperative cleanup.
- 11:30 am: Outdoor play. Children enjoy open play and gross motor activities.
- 12:15 pm: Closing circle. Music, movement, and goodbyes bring the morning together.
- 12:30 pm: Pickup. Children are individually dismissed to their caregivers.
Jellyfish (2-year-olds): 9:30 am–12:00 pm
- 9:30 am: Arrival, greeting, and open play. Children receive a personal greeting and choose activities in the Jellyfish classrooms.
- 10:15 am: Cleanup and bathroom break. Children help put materials away and prepare for gathering time.
- 10:25 am: Gathering time. The group shares songs and stories.
- 10:35 am: Snack. Snack is provided for children and teachers, followed by getting ready to go outside.
- 11:00 am: Outdoor play. Children have time for movement and exploration.
- 11:45 am: Closing gathering. Children return indoors for movement, songs, a closing story, and goodbyes.
- 12:00 pm: Pickup. Children are individually dismissed to their caregivers.
Family teachers arrive before class to prepare and stay afterward for cleanup and a teacher debrief when applicable. See the Member Handbook for family-teaching arrival times, debrief arrangements, and other school procedures.