Enrollment FAQ

How many children attend the school?

We have 36 children in our school. Our Toddler classroom has room for 12 children and our Primary classroom has room for 24 children.

Is there space available for the 2026-2027 school year?

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year open on January 9th. Enrollment decisions will be communicated at the end of February, after which any additional interested families will be added to the school’s waitlist.

What are the school hours?

The school day is from 8:00am to 3:30pm, with limited aftercare until 5:00pm. Children can be dropped off between 8:00 and 8:30am and picked up between 3:00 and 3:30pm.

What is the school calendar?

The school year runs from September to mid-June. The calendar nearly exactly mirrors the Kearsarge Regional School District calendar, with week-long breaks in December, February, and April.

Do you offer a summer program?

Not at this time.

We understand that the school has multiple tuition tiers. How do we find out what the tuition rate will be for our family?

We know that family financial planning is critical. Tuition rates will be communicated to admitted families along with their enrollment decision at the end of February.

Does the school accept the NH Child Care Scholarship?

Yes. One-third of our families qualify for and access this state subsidy. In 2024, a family of three with an income of $96,000 or less qualified for this subsidy, and a family of four with an income of $114,000 or less qualified.

Is there a discount for siblings?

We are unable to offer a sibling discount, though siblings are prioritized in each year’s enrollment process.

Is there an option for half-day, 2-day a week, or 3-day a week enrollment?

No, all of our children attend for the full 8:00am to 3:30pm school day. This consistency is healthy both for our children and for our classroom communities.

When will enrollment open for the 2026-2027 school year?

Applications open on January 9th. They are due three weeks later, on January 30th. The application can be found on this page then.

Do children attend for their kindergarten year?

Yes, the kindergarten year is the capstone year in the Primary classroom. We invite families with a kindergartener to apply.

What is the teacher to child ratio?

The Toddler classroom teacher to child ratio is 1 to 6. The classroom has room for 12 children and is staffed full-time with a Lead Teacher and an Assistant Teacher. Our Split Assistant Teacher spends the morning in the Toddler classroom as well.

The Primary classroom teacher to child ratio is 1 to 12. The classroom has room for 24 children and is staffed full-time with a Lead Teacher and an Assistant Teacher. Our Split Assistant Teacher spends the afternoon in the Primary classroom as well.

Is the school a licensed child care center?

The school will be ready to apply to New Hampshire Child Care Licensing in Summer 2026.