We have two programs available to our students: the 2-day group and 3-day group. Children in the 2-day group include those who have or will turn three years of age by December 31 of the current school year. The children in the 3-day group include those who have or will turn four years of age by September 1 of the current school year. This prepares children for kindergarten following two years at Quaker Lane, in accordance with the Connecticut model.
Hours
- 2-day Group: Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., with an option to enroll in our lunch bunch program which runs from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
- 3-day Group: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (includes lunchtime), with an option to enroll in our extended day program which runs Mondays and Fridays from 1:00–2:00 p.m.
- 4-day Group: Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1:00-2:00 p.m.
- 5-day Group: Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch Bunch
Lunch bunch is an optional program at Quaker Lane for children in our 2-day class. The students have lunch in small groups followed by unstructured playtime. Lunch bunch promotes social learning in a relaxing atmosphere and fosters close friendships in a small-group setting. Each session is supervised by two teachers and is limited to 12 children. The session begins immediately following the normal dismissal time and runs from 12:00–1:00 p.m. Children bring in their own nut-free lunches.
Extended Day
An extended day program is available for children enrolled in the 3, 4, and 5-day programs. The extended day session runs from 1:00–2:00 p.m. and is available once or twice a week, depending on interest from the class. This extra hour allows students an opportunity to work with a smaller group of their peers and teachers to explore extended learning of pre-academic skills. Extended day also includes additional free play time.