Location:

• Ferry Elementary School Address: 748 Roslyn
• Richard Elementary School Address 176 McKinley

Program Hours:

• School Day: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
• School Day with Extended AM: 7:15 AM- 3:45 PM

Program Overview:

Age Groups:

• Pre-K: 4 years old

Must turn 4 by September 1, 2025. Students who are considering placement in Young 5’s the following year may also be considered for Pre-K and must have a birthdate prior to December 1, 2020. There are no exceptions for children who turn 5 after December 1. Children must be fully potty-trained for all Pre-K programs. 

Curriculum:

• -Incorporates HighScope principles: Children construct their own learning by engaging with materials, people, and ideas.
• -Play-based learning model: Emphasizes that play is the critical work of early childhood.
• -Active, hands-on learning: Children learn best by doing, exploring, and interacting with their environment.
• -Outdoor play: Ample time spent outdoors to foster physical development, social interaction, and a connection to nature.
• -Well-rounded development: Focus on cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth through varied activities (free play, structured group work, creative expression, etc.).