Half Day Preschool
Entirely outdoors at the Arboretum, 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.
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: 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. for children ages 4 - 6
We loosely follow the Boston Public Schools schedule.
February Break and April Break programs are not offered during covid.
Daily Rhythm
9 a.m.: Drop-off near Peter's Hill Gate
--> Morning Circle
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Greetings, song, seasonal events, and safety rules
--> Hike to an "adventure spot" (varies each day)
--> Emergent curriculum in nature
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Play, guided exploration, nature walks, projects, etc.
--> Hike back
12 p.m.: Pick-up
Tuition for school-year
2021-2022
Mornings: (9 a.m. to 12 p.m., ages 2.9 - 6):
Annual tuition for 5 mornings/week:
$10,800 (10 monthly payments of $1,080)
Annual tuition for 3 mornings/week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday):
$7,500 (10 monthly payments of $750)
Annual tuition for 2 mornings/week (Tuesday, Thursday):
$5000 (10 monthly payments of $500)
Enrollment Fee: $200
Afternoons: (12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., ages 4 - 6):
Annual tuition for 5 afternoons/week:
$8,000 (10 monthly payments of $800)
Annual tuition for 3 afternoons/week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday):
$5,600(10 monthly payments of $560)
Annual tuition for 2 afternoons/week (Tuesday, Thursday):
$3,750 (10 monthly payments of $375)
Enrollment Fee: $200
Please let us know if you need a scholarship.
How to Apply
Please complete our brief interest form here.
We will follow up with you by phone or email.
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 will accept them).
There are currently no openings for the 2020-21 school-year. Registration for the 2021-22 school year opens January 25. Morning spots for 2 and 3 days/week are limited. If your child is ages 4-6 and does not nap, we recommend afternoons. If you live in Chestnut Hill, Brookline, or another neighborhood between the Arboretum and Massachusetts Horticultural Society we recommend our Wellesley program.
Please feel free to reach out to with any questions.
We look forward to meeting you!
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