Primary Classroom

There are no limits for our preschool children at this age; they have boundless energy and unlimited curiosity. Our classrooms encourage exploration with sensorial materials—objects to touch, hold, move, spin, and smell—and everything is sized to fit the child’s hand. The 3-year cycle provides a close community and the opportunity for younger children to observe and learn from older students. The curriculum is rich and includes practical life skills, language, math, geography, science, nature, art, music, and Spanish. And every lesson stresses the use of grace and courtesy.

Primary Profile

  • Mixed age classrooms for children age 3–6
  • Classes meet five days a week
  • We offer half and full days for preschool 5 days a week.
  • The a.m. class dismisses at 11:20
  • The full day class dismisses at 3:15
  • Transportation is provided for all students from Hotchkiss and Paonia. Preschool children are fitted in a 5 point car seat.
  • We offer CPP (free half day) and CCAP tuition assistance.
  • We also offer a sliding scale from a grant funded by the Temple Buell Foundation.
  • Low child–teacher ratio