Classes at the Palisades Preschool

Our youngest students (at least 2 years old on the first day of class) are introduced to a moderately structured routine in a caring, nurturing, play-based environment, with a stimulating curriculum and social setting.  Three teachers lead the class of maximum 12 children.

2 ½ -3  year olds meet three days per week to continue their transition to a pre-K classroom. Polliwogs are introduced to a structured routine including weekly music class, sports and more.  Class size is limited to 16 children.

The Minnows are 2 ½ -3 year olds who meet 5 days per week.  Minnows share a classroom with the Tadpoles on Tuesdays and Thursdays and with the Polliwogs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, having broader age interaction to stimulate and foster cooperation in the children. Class size is variable each year due to the maximum class size of 12 students when Tadpoles are present.   

3-4 year olds meet daily in a class of 16 maximum. The Frog class is designed with “learning centers” and a daily schedule with many opportunities to explore, discover, create and ultimately - learn!  The toys, puzzles, games, and supplies in these centers change throughout the year as interests grow and needs change. A maximum of 16 students learn together each day.

4-5 year old Dragonflies discover who they are in relation to the world around them through experiential play and structured activities in a place of safety and encouragement. Each child will arrive at social and academic benchmarks by following a unique path in his or her own time. Drawing on children’s natural curiosity and joy in gaining competence, our approach will lead children to master skills, express themselves verbally and artistically, and discover more about the world around them and their place in it. Class size is limited to 16.