FAQs

Our teachers are very accessible and are always available to meet. We have one formal parent / teacher conference in early December. Optional meetings are available throughout the year. Teachers send home newsletters every two weeks with a narrative describing the current events in the class and a private link to lots of amazing photos.

Our school celebrates “nature-centered” holidays such as the Winter Solstice, Arbor Day, Earth Day and the 1st Day of Spring. We have a family lantern walk on the Winter Solstice and a “get to know you” family potluck in the beginning of the year. Parents are invited to be special guests in our classes and may join for a nature walk or to celebrate a child’s birthday.

All of our graduates have transitioned successfully to kindergarten. In fact, because our preschool does not mimic an academic setting, kindergarten is an exciting novelty and children arrive ready to begin their academic learning.

Yes, we have beautiful classrooms decorated in a Reggio-inspired way. There are lots of open-ended toys, loose parts and natural materials.

Because we are a place-based school, each location provides a different experiential context. At Andrus-on-Hudson in Hastings, our preschool is located on the grounds of a nursing home which offers us opportunities for intergenerational experiences. At the Lenoir Nature Preserve, the trails and preserve provide the backdrop for the school. At Bethany Arts Community, we have a private forest and garden beds for growing food.

We do offer full and partial scholarships for families who qualify. Please contact us for more information.