The Nursery class begins the school year with a 3-day phase-in schedule to help children gradually adjust to their new environment. This gentle introduction allows children to:
- Acclimate to the classroom, routines, and expectations.
- Familiarize themselves with classroom materials and physical spaces (cubbies, bathroom, etc.).
- Build trusting relationships with their teachers and peers.
Each phase-in day will follow the classroom’s daily schedule and conclude with a closing meeting. Extended day options are available for families who cannot commit to the phase-in schedule.
The phase-in schedule runs from Tuesday, September 2, to Thursday, September 4.
The first full day for all Nursery students is Friday, September 5. Nursery families are invited to celebrate the end of the first week of school at an informal goûter / after-school snack on Friday, September 5 from 3:30 p.m. in Madison Square Park.
Nursery Phase-In: Half Groups & Short Days
To help children transition smoothly, we start the year with half-group sessions on the first two days.
Schedule for Half Groups
- Tuesday, September 2
- Group A: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
- Group B: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 3
- Group A: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Group B: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Parents are welcome to spend a few minutes in the classroom on the first day to ease the transition. Once we sense your child is ready, we will ask you to say goodbye and leave them with us. Every child reacts differently, and we adapt our approach to meet their needs. Once you leave the classroom, we ask that you do not re-enter, allowing all children to settle in at their own pace.
Group Assignments (Subject to change based on enrollment)
- Group A: First names starting with A through K
- Group B: First names starting with L through V
Extended Day Option:
For families unable to pick up their children at 10:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m., extended day care is available until 3:25 p.m. Please complete the phase-in and extended daycare form to confirm the phase-in schedule or sign up for extended care.
Nursery Phase-In: Full Class Short Day
Thursday, September 4 – All Nursery students attend school from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Extended Day Option
For families unable to pick up their child at 12:30 p.m, an extended day until 3:25 p.m. is available. Please complete the form by Friday, August 29, to confirm the phase-in schedule or sign up for extended care.
Nursery First Full Day
The first full day of school for Nursery will be Friday, September 5, with the day starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 3:25 p.m. An informal Nursery goûter/snack has been planned to celebrate the first full day of school on Friday, September 5 from 3:30 p.m. at Madison Square Park
Nursery Phase-In Extended Days
While we recommend families complete the Phase-In Schedule, we recognize that implementing childcare around the schedule can be difficult. For that reason, we are also offering extended days until 3:25 p.m. on Tuesday, September 2; Wednesday, September 3; and Thursday, September 4. During extended days, children will engage in free play, storytime, rest time, and movement activities.
Please complete the form to confirm whether your child will follow the Phase-In Schedule or whether you would like to sign up for extended days.