Laurel Hill follows a child-centered philosophy of early childhood education.

Children are allowed to learn through play and by exploring their environment at their own developmental pace. Organized activities are offered daily and children are free to participate in whichever activities they chose. While children are assigned to a classroom as their base at school, they are free to roam about and take part in activities in any room, or to play outside, rain or shine.

The following programs are available for children who are between the ages of two years, nine months and five years of age. The programs maintains a ratio of one adult for every five children.

Preschool Sessions (M-F, five days per week)

Morning: 9:00AM – 11:50AM
Afternoon: 1:00PM – 3:50PM
Full Day: 9:00AM – 3:50PM

Extended Care is available at an additional hourly rate during these hours, as space allows. Families generally contract for their extended care needs in advance on a monthly basis, although drop-in extended care is available as space allows:

Before School: 8:00AM – 9:00AM
Lunch: 12:00PM – 1:00PM
After School: 4:00PM – 5:00PM

For Half Day preschoolers, we also offer 1, 2, 3, and 4 Full Day options. Please contact info@laurelhill.org for more pricing information.

Afternoon Preschool Schedule

12:45PM
Workday parents arrive, assist teachers in prepping classrooms

1:00PM
Afternoon session begins

1:00PM – 3:15PM
Indoor/outdoor choice: projects or free play

3:15PM – 3:20PM
Shoes, Socks and Clothes time

3:20PM – 3:40PM
Music & Movement or free play

3:40PM – 3:50PM
Group Meeting Time with songs and discussion

3:50PM – 3:55PM
Gate Time dismissal. Afternoon preschool session ends

Morning Preschool Schedule

8:45AM
Workday parents arrive, assist teachers in prepping classrooms

9:00AM
Morning session begins

9:00AM – 11:15AM
Indoor/outdoor choice: projects or free play

11:15AM – 11:20AM
Shoes, Socks and Clothes time

11:20AM – 11:40AM
Music & Movement or free play

11:40AM – 11:50AM
Group Meeting Time with songs and discussion

11:50AM – 11:55AM
Gate Time dismissal. Morning preschool session ends

Full Day Preschool Schedule

The Full Day preschool schedule follows the morning and afternoon schedules, except the children stay for the 12:00-1:00pm lunch hour and have a rest time in the afternoon.