School Program
Programs & Philosophy
Our picturesque, country like setting provides the perfect environment for pre-schoolers and kindergarteners to fulfill their greatest potential and to develop the attitude toward learning which will foster their future development.
It is our belief that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration and discovery. Pre-school and kindergarten children are creative and receptive. Our staff strives to nurture and encourage these qualities in the children who attend our program.
Our Nursery, Pre-School and Kindergarten provide an atmosphere that encourages social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and development of the child as a whole.
Curriculum
Planned within the framework of The Maplewood School philosophy is a curriculum that includes sharing and conversation times, stories, songs and fingerplays. Creative art activities and crafts. Games and large muscle activities. Small muscle development through cutting, coloring, drawing, writing and table top manipulatives. Field trips throughout the community. Science and nature activities. Exposure to shapes. colors, numbers and letters. Development of reading readiness skills. Computer experience designed to be age and ability appropriate. The celebration of birthdays and all holidays. A myriad of other nurturing and educational experiences.
Sessions, Hours & Tuition
2010-2011 School Tuition Rates
| Full Day Programs | Extended Day Programs |
| 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| 5 Days Per Week - $1,015.00 Per Month | $1,165.00 Per Month |
| 3 Days Per Week - $770.00 Per Month | $925.00 Per Month |
| 2 Days Per Week - $630.00 Per Month | $730.00 Per Month |
| Half Day Programs | Extended Day Programs |
| 9 AM to 12 PM / 1 PM to 4 PM | 7:30 AM to 9 AM / 4 PM to 6 PM |
| 5 Days Per Week - $645.00 Per Month | $745.00 Per Month |
| 3 Days Per Week - $515.00 Per Month | $600.00 Per Month |
| 2 Days Per Week - $370.00 Per Month | $425.00 Per Month |
| Kindergarten Enrichment Program With Public School Pick Up: | |
| Extended Day 4 PM to 6 PM | |
| 5 Days Per Week - $740.00 Per Month | $830.00 Per Month |
| 3 Days Per Week - $585.00 Per Month | $630.00 Per Month |
| 2 Days per Week - $435.00 Per Month | $485.00 Per Month |
A non-refundable registration fee of $25.00, and a deposit fee of $100.00 is due upon enrollment. This deposit is deducted from September's tuition and is refundable if you decide not to join us.
Security payment- one months tuition due on August 1st, 2010. This is credited to June's 2011 tuition.
Tuition is paid in ten monthly installments and is due the first of every month
Transportation is provided in all programs except extended day.
Lunch is included in our full day and enrichment programs.
A nutritious snack is included for all students.