2026-27 School Year Programs

A young girl with curly hair in pigtails, decorated with blue bows, is cleaning up messy white foam with her fingers while holding a paintbrush. She is seated at a table with a colorful placemat and some art supplies. In the background, other children are engaged in activities in a room with brick walls and large windows.

Toddler Class:

2.5 Years Old - 3.1 Years Old

Our toddler class is for children ages 2.5-3. (Your child must be born before March 1, 2024. We are accepting a few students born in March, April, and May of 2024 who are willing to hold their spot in the class until they turn 2.5 years old, so they don’t miss out on an entire year of preschool.) At the Neighborhood Play School, we believe that a two-year-old benefits from a first introduction to preschool.

At NPS, children will grow as they navigate a diverse and rich classroom landscape. Age-appropriate and skill-promoting play invitations will be set up throughout the classroom. These include process art, dramatic play, manipulatives, sensory experiences, science, block area, and reading corner. These invitations are designed to expand children’s play but also build a strong foundation for future achievement.

The schedule includes ample opportunities for “choice time” for students to explore prepared play areas, as well as more structured time for circle time with stories, songs, and movement opportunities. Students will share lunch alongside their peers and teachers, building table manners and conversational skills. Students will have abundant outside time to develop gross motor skills. Shared experience times will allow students to work with more specific intentions and directions in small groups. The teachers support each child individually, providing additional enrichment to meet academic, social, and emotional interests and needs.

The toddler class structure encourages exploration, skills-building, and collaboration. Teachers thoughtfully notice children’s work and facilitate their growth through intentionally designed play invitations and prompts. This type of environment creates lifelong learners who are passionate, creative, and self-motivated, but also students who feel comfortable, productive, and successful in a school environment.

Frequency & Days:
2 days/week (Thursday and Friday)

Time:
8:30 -8:45 a.m. (soft drop-off) – 11:30 a.m.

Staffing & Ratios:
2 teachers and 10-12 students

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Preschool Class (Includes PreK):

3.1 -5 Years Old

Our preschool is a multi-age classroom for kids ages 3 -5 (Your child must be born BEFORE June 30, 2023, be at least 3 years and 2 months old, and be potty-trained). At the Neighborhood Play School, we know that preschoolers can thrive in a multi-age environment where they have opportunities to learn new skills while strengthening their execution of other skills. As the younger preschoolers receive encouragement to try new skills, the older children take ownership of tasks mastered. The teachers support each child individually, providing additional enrichment to meet academic, social, and emotional interests and needs.

Children will grow as they navigate a diverse and rich classroom landscape. Age appropriate and skill promoting play invitations will be set up throughout the classroom. These will include process art, dramatic play, manipulatives, sensory experiences, science, block area, and reading corner. These invitations are designed to expand children’s play, but also build a strong foundation for future achievement.

The schedule includes ample opportunities for “choice time” for students to explore these prepared play areas as well as more structured time consisting of circle time with stories, songs, and movement opportunities. Students will share snack and lunch alongside their peers and teachers, building table manners and conversational skills. Students will have abundant outside time to develop gross motor skills. Shared experience times will allow students to work with more specific intentions and directions in small groups.

The preschool class structure encourages exploration, skills-building, and collaboration. Teachers thoughtfully notice children’s work and facilitate their growth through intentionally designed play invitations and prompts. This type of environment creates lifelong learners who are passionate, creative, and self-motivated, but also students who feel comfortable, productive, and successful in a school environment.

Frequency & Days:
3 days/week (Monday - Wednesday)

Time:
8:30 -8:45 a.m. (soft drop-off) – 1:30 p.m.

Staffing & Ratios:
2 teachers and 14-16 students

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Caregiver - Child Class

1.5 - 2.5 Years Old

Caregiver-Child is an adult caregiver/child class for students ages 1.5– 2.5 (Birthday of March 1, 2025 cutoff OR walking for 1-year-olds; must be walking, but can be younger). This program aims to help children and their caregivers spend time learning together in an interactive, intentionally designed environment. (One caregiver must remain on site and actively participate in the experience.) The classroom environment will encourage your toddler’s social and emotional growth alongside a trusted caregiver and a knowledgeable early childhood professional.

The class time will include play invitations, sensory experiences, process art opportunities, manipulatives for skill-building, and time for outdoor play. Children and caregivers will have time for social interactions and observations of teacher modeling, including language, academic, social, and emotional development skills. This class experience is an excellent opportunity for child and parent growth, building a solid foundation, a love of learning, and community building.

Frequency & Days:
Once a week

Time: Wednesdays

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Staffing & Ratios:
1 -2 lead teachers and 8-10 students
(each student accompanied by a caregiver)

2026 - 2027 Application

2026 - 2027 Application for New Students (Click Here)

Tuition and Fees

$13,200
Split over 10 payments
- 10% due by March 6th for all students
- Additional 10% due May 1 for all students
- 8 equal remaining payments August 31 - March 31)
Plus: $100 Application Fee (New Students) and $200 Enrollment Fee due upon application and notice of enrollment.
$5,700
Split over 10 payments
- 10% due by March 6th for all students
- Additional 10% due May 1 for all students
- 8 equal remaining payments August 31 - March 31)
Plus: $100 Application Fee (New Students) and $200 Enrollment Fee due upon application and notice of enrollment.
$2,100
Split over 10 payments
- 10% due by March 6th for all students
- Additional 10% due May 1 for all students
- 8 equal remaining payments August 31 - March 31)
Plus: $100 Application Fee (New Students) and $200 Enrollment Fee due upon application and notice of enrollment.