Our Classes:
Tot School (Ages 2-3)
Our toddlers spend most of the time learning that their familiar caregivers will return, sharing with friends, taking turns, and engaging in short, musically based circle time. We follow a familiar routine each day which includes self-selected play, circle time, small motor play, a whole group snack, and clean up time! Our toddler class size is limited to 10 children with two teachers.
The Tot Class is offered Tuesday/Thursday from 9am-11am. The cost is $275/month. Children must be 2 by December 1st to enroll.
Preschool (Age 3)
Our preschool aged friends are ready to listen to longer stories, engage in calendar related songs and activities, talk about the weather, do more fine and gross motor tasks that are geared specifically to the developing skills of three-year-olds, and spend a little more time away from a familiar caregiver. In this class we will follow a predictable routine which will include snack, self-selected play, centers, circle, and clean up. We incorporate a dedicated social-emotional curriculum to help children build confidence, self-regulation, problem-solving skills, and positive peer relationships.
The preschool class is offered Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9am-12:00pm. The cost is $455/month for 3 days (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Children must be 3 by December 1st.
Pre-K (Age 4 & 5)
Our Pre-K program is thoughtfully designed to prepare children for a confident and successful transition into kindergarten. Grounded in best practices and the latest research in early childhood education, our curriculum blends structured learning experiences with playful, hands-on exploration.
To build strong early literacy foundations, we use Really Great Reading’s Launchpad program. This systematic, developmentally appropriate curriculum helps children build essential pre-reading skills—including phonological awareness, letter recognition, sound awareness, and beginning decoding skills.
In math, our focus includes number recognition, one-to-one counting correspondence, patterning, counting fluency, and shape awareness. Children learn these skills through a mix of guided instruction, engaging games, manipulatives, and meaningful real-world applications.
Social-emotional learning is at the heart of our program. Through the Second Step curriculum, children learn to identify emotions, practice problem-solving, build empathy, and develop the self-regulation skills that support positive relationships and future academic success.
Throughout the day, learning remains balanced, playful, and investigative. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, collaborate, and discover—because we know that curiosity fuels deeper understanding.
Our curriculum choices are a culmination of Katrina’s professional background: years of teaching kindergarten paired with a master’s degree in literacy. This expertise shaped a program that not only prepares children for school readiness but also nurtures their sense of wonder, confidence, and joy in learning.
The pre-K class is offered Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9am-12:00pm OR Monday-Friday from 9am-12:00pm. The cost is $455/month (3 days) or $575/month (5 days). Children must be 4 by December 1st to enroll.
How to Register:
Access our online registration form here:
Registration forms are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once accepted into the program, there is a $50 non-refundable registration fee.
The first month's tuition will be due in June to hold your spot. After that, tuition is due monthly on the first of the month October-May.
We follow the Fayetteville-Manlius School calendar for holidays, closures, and vacations. The first day of school for the 2026-2027 School Year will be the week of September 14th. The final week will be the week of June 7th.
