SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL
Nurturing human growth and development
(626) 355-1655
Programs
Our school follows a traditional calendar.
We begin our school year in September and end in June.
We offer 2, 3 week summer sessions that begin one week after the regular school term and ends the last week in July.
SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULES
Your Child's Group
Children are placed in their classes (Groups) based on their chronological and developmental age. Your child can attend 2, 3 or 5 days a week, morning or afternoon, depending on their age and the availability of spaces. The morning program is held from 8:30-11:30 am and the afternoon program runs from 12:30-3:30 pm. Children do not need to be potty trained.
Parents are required to work in the class each month. The number of work shifts depends on the number of days your child attends each week.
Group I - 2 years old
MWF, Tu/Thurs. or 5-days a week.
Group II - 3 years old.
MWF, Tu/Thurs, 4 or 5-days a week.
Multi-Age - 3 through 5 year olds.
MWF, Tu/Thurs, 4 or 5-days a week.
Group III - 4 years old.
MWF, Tu/Thurs, 4 or 5-days a week.
Group IV/V - 4 and 5 year olds.
Five-days a week only.
Group V is our Kindergarten class and there are 12 spaces available.
AFTER CARE
Lunch Bunch and Stay & Play
We offer an After Care program staffed by teachers and paraprofessionals.
Mondays through Fridays
Lunch Bunch 11:30 - 12:30 pm
Stay & Play 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Extended Care 3:30 - 4:30 pm
SUMMER PLAY DAYS
It's how we do summer school
We offer two three-week sessions of Summer Play Days. Each session is Tues, Wed & Thurs from 9 am - 12 noon. Children enjoy an even more relaxed schedule and the curriculum reflects the season.
After care is offered.
Lunch Bunch 12 - 1 pm
Stay & Play 12 - 4 pm
Our two year old class focuses on developmental play and is the foundation of early social and emotional development. Children do not need to be potty trained.
GROUP I
Beginnings
GROUP II
Growing and connecting
Our three year old class focuses on independent play. Group 2 experiences bunnies and the lifecycle of chickens!
MULTI-AGE
Learning & mentoring
This is a mixed age class that is offered in the afternoon. It mirrors our morning program with a focus on a blending of developmental stages.
GROUP IV/V
Building strong foundations
Group IV is our four & five year old children, and Group V is our Kindergarten program.
GROUP III
Discovering friendship
The four year olds in Group III experience the joys of making new friends in a socially-rich environment.
EXTENDED CARE
3:30 - 4:30 pm
AFTER CARE
Our afternoon program
STAY & PLAY
11:30 - 3:30 pm
