Class Structure
Twos Class
A child must be 2 years old by March 31 to enroll in our 2s Class, which meets twice weekly; Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. We offer the option of a third day on Wednesday, which is a great opportunity for the child who is ready for more socialization.
Class size is limited to 12 children per class.
Children with later birthdays, before July 31, may be accepted into the program, if space is available.
Threes Class
A child must be 3 years old by October 1 to enroll in our 3s Class. We offer a four or five day program. The children can attend Monday-Thursday or Monday-Friday from 9am to 12pm (half day) or 9am-3pm (full day).
Class size is limited to 16 children per class.
All 3s are eligible for Lunch Bunch, which runs for 60 minutes from 12:00 to 1:00. You can chose as many days as you want, your lunch days will be the same all year. Prices are listed on the registration form.
Fours Class
A child must be 4 years old by October 1 to enroll in one of our 4 year-old classes. It is a five day program that runs Monday through Friday from 9am to 12pm (half day) or 9am-3pm (full day).
Class size is limited to 16 children per class.
All 4s are eligible for Lunch Bunch, which runs for 60 minutes from 12:00 to 1:00. You can chose as many days as you want, your lunch days will be the same all year. Prices are listed on the registration form.
Extended Hours
A child must be 2 years old by March 31 to enroll in our 2s Class, which meets twice weekly; Monday and Thursday or Tuesday and Friday from 9:00-11:30 a.m. We offer the option of a third day on Wednesday, which is a great opportunity for the child who is ready for more socialization.
Class size is limited to 12 children per class.
Children with later birthdays, before July 31, may be accepted into the program, if space is available.
Threes Class
A child must be 3 years old by October 1 to enroll in our 3s Class. We offer a four or five day program. The children can attend Monday-Thursday or Monday-Friday from 9am to 12pm (half day) or 9am-3pm (full day).
Class size is limited to 16 children per class.
All 3s are eligible for Lunch Bunch, which runs for 60 minutes from 12:00 to 1:00. You can chose as many days as you want, your lunch days will be the same all year. Prices are listed on the registration form.
Fours Class
A child must be 4 years old by October 1 to enroll in one of our 4 year-old classes. It is a five day program that runs Monday through Friday from 9am to 12pm (half day) or 9am-3pm (full day).
Class size is limited to 16 children per class.
All 4s are eligible for Lunch Bunch, which runs for 60 minutes from 12:00 to 1:00. You can chose as many days as you want, your lunch days will be the same all year. Prices are listed on the registration form.
Extended Hours
- We offer early drop off at 8:30am, Monday - Friday
- Stay and Play is an option for an extended school day. Monday - Thursday from 3pm to 5pm. Stay for a little while, or the full 2 hours.
Curriculum
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Open Door has a play-based curriculum that nurtures the emotional, social, physical, and intellectual development of each child. Our goal is to inspire confidence, independence, and curiosity—encouraging children to become self-assured, independent, and critical thinkers.
Most importantly, we make learning FUN! Daily Schedule & Curriculum Overview Our daily schedule blends structure and flexibility, giving children the comfort of routine while encouraging curiosity and creativity. A typical day includes: · Engaging free-play & table-top activities · Outdoor & indoor physical play · Snack time (nut free) · Weekly themed art projects that incorporate our curriculum · Story & library time to foster early literacy skills · Music & movement to encourage self-expression, build pattern recognition and increase listening skills Curriculum by Age · 2s: Explore thematic units such as forest creatures, sea life, and the seasons, with plenty of hands-on cooking activities and sensory play to spark curiosity and creativity. The 2s curriculum includes singing, dancing, dramatic play, interactive storytelling and lots of play! · 3s: Introduced to academic concepts like numbers, letters, and rhyming patterns through a nursery rhyme based curriculum. Our curriculum, songs, and play-based learning teaches children about language, rhythm, and memory skills. The repetitive nature of nursery rhymes helps children develop phonetic awareness and early reading skills. · 4s: Focus on reading readiness, early math and science exploration, cooperative learning, and building self-confidence. Our Pre-K program and weekly thematic units help strengthen kindergarten readiness skills and prepare them for a smooth and successful transition into kindergarten. We offer special classes monthly. We have yoga twice a month, which incorporates movements, music and mindfulness. Our 4's students have Spanish class bi-weekly. In addition, monthly enrichment activities/programs are presented to the children such as; The Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, Millburn Fire Department, Animal Rescue Program, and Science Tellers, just to name a few! |
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