Half Day Preschool

Entirely outdoors, ages 2.9 through 6

Location

Drop-off and pick-up outdoors near Peter's Hill Gate. 

If driving, park on Bussey Street.

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 (NEW!): 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for children ages 4 - 6

For the morning program, children may attend 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week.  

The afternoon program is 5 days/week.

We loosely/approximately follow the Boston Public Schools schedule, and may offer optional February Break Week and April Break Week programs at an additional cost based on demand and teacher availability.

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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

Annual tuition for 5 mornings per week: $7750 (10 monthly payments of $750)

Annual tuition for 4 mornings per week: $6800 (10 monthly payments of $680)

Annual tuition for 3 mornings per week: $6000 (10 monthly payments of $600)

Annual tuition for 2 mornings per week: $5600 (10 monthly payments of $560)

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An enrollment fee of $100 is required to reserve your spot.

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How to Apply

Please start the conversation by submitting the contact form here or call Sara Murray at 617 435 7981.

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  • The teachers will invite you and your child for a visit to see our program in action.  An enrollment packet will be available at this time.

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  • Registration is complete and your child's spot is secured once we have received a completed enrollment packet and the non-refundable enrollment fee of $100.

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Update (7/10/20): Our morning program has a waiting list.  We have openings in our afternoon program and at our Wellesley and North End locations.

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Please reach out.  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.