Half Day Preschool

Entirely outdoors, ages 2.9 through 6

Location

Drop-off and pick-up is outdoors near Peter's Hill.  Click here for a map of the arboretum.

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The children are active participants in selecting which places within the Arboretum we visit each day and how we explore them.

Hours and Schedule

​Mornings: 9 am – 12 pm for children ages 2.9 through 6

Afternoons: 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for children ages 4 - 6

We loosely follow the Boston Public Schools schedule.  

February Break Week and April Break Week programs are not offered during covid.

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Daily Rhythm

9 a.m.: Drop-off near Peter's Hill Gate

--> Morning Circle

  • Greetings, song, seasonal events, and safety rules

--> Hike to an "adventure spot" (varies each day)

--> Emergent curriculum in nature

  • Play, guided exploration, nature walks, projects, etc.

12 p.m.: Hike back to Peter's Hill Gate for pick-up

Tuition for school-year 

2021-2022  

Mornings: (ages 2.9 - 6):

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Annual tuition for 5 mornings/week: 

$10,800 (10 monthly payments of $1,080)

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Annual tuition for 3 mornings/week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday): 

$7,500 (10 monthly payments of $750)

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Annual tuition for 2 mornings/week (Tuesday, Thursday):

$5000 (10 monthly payments of $500)

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Enrollment Fee: $200​

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Afternoons: (ages 4 - 6):

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Annual tuition for 5 afternoons/week: 

$8,000 (10 monthly payments of $800)

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Annual tuition for 3 afternoons/week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday): 

$5,600(10 monthly payments of $560)

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Annual tuition for 2 afternoons/week (Tuesday, Thursday):

$3,750 (10 monthly payments of $375)

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Enrollment Fee: $200​

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How to Apply

Please complete our brief interest form here.  We will follow up with you by phone or email.

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To be eligible your child must be at least 2 years and 9 months of age by the first day of school.  (If your child turns 2.9 during the school year and if there is an opening available at that time, we may be able to accept them).

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There are currently no openings for the 2020-21 school-year.  Registration for the 2021-22 school year opens January 15.

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Please feel free to reach out to Admissions@bopn.org with any questions.

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We look forward to getting to know you!

Please note that while BOPN has a friendly relationship with the Arboretum and MassHort, all are separate organizations and the Arboretum or MassHort are not involved with organizing or operating BOPN's programs.

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Nondiscrimination statement:

Boston Outdoor Preschool Network admits students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at BOPN and does not discriminate on the basis of race in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs.