Early Childhood

Early Childhood Programs

The Early Childhood Program at Hawthorne Valley School encompasses three mixed-age classes serving approximately 50 children (ages three to six.) In addition, we offer two parent-child programs for parents and their children (ages one to three.)

The early childhood curriculum begins with two basic tenets: that the child, before the age of seven learns through imitation, and that play is the “work” of early childhood. With these as a foundation, the Hawthorne Valley Early Childhood Program provides an environment of activities worthy of the child’s imitation in which the child feels secure enough to explore the many possibilities for creative, free play. The early childhood teachers strive to understand the child and work with a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Peach Blossom Parent-Child Group

For parents and their children up to 3 years old

Thursday or Friday Mornings from 9 AM to 11:30 AM

Peach Blossom Kindergarten

For children 3 - 5 years old

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday mornings from 8:15 AM to 12:00 noon

Rose and Morning Star Kindergartens

For children 4 - 6 years old

3 – 5 mornings per week from 8:15 AM to 12:00 noon

Afternoon Playgroup

For Hawthorne Valley School Kindergarten children
1 – 5 afternoons per week from 12 noon to 2:30 PM

To schedule a tour or request more information please do not hesitate to contact Alexandra Taylor, Admissions Director at (518) 672-7092 x111 or via email . Additional information about our school and our admissions process can be found here on our website.