Primary (3 Years Through Kindergarten), 3 years old as of September 1st of the Academic year they are joining.
What the Primary program asks of a child, and what it gives back.
The Primary (3 Years Through Kindergarten) room
In the Primary room, children work at their own pace. A child chooses an activity, carries it to a table or mat, and stays with it as long as it holds attention. Teachers observe and guide, stepping in when a child is ready for the next step.
The day builds independence in small, concrete ways. Children learn to care for their own materials, move through the room without interrupting others, and return work to its place. These habits stay with them.
To enter this program, a child must be 3 years old as of September 1st of the academic year they are joining, and fully toilet-trained. Families with questions about readiness can ask the school directly.
What to expect
Pre-Primary (Toddler: 18 Months Through 3 Years)
In the Pre-Primary room, language materials fill the shelves alongside practical life work: pouring, sorting, buttoning, washing hands, putting on shoes and jackets. Teachers give grace and courtesy lessons throughout the day. Children choose activities themselves and have time to finish what they start, at their own pace.
Have Questions?
If you have a question about the Primary program, send a message and the school will receive your submission. If something goes wrong, you will see a bad response notice, and you can send it again. You can also ask about the ages served, the hours from 7:30am to 6:00pm on weekdays, or whether your child is ready to enter the program.
What this looks like in practice
A Primary day moves between focused work and unhurried transitions, with children choosing activities from open shelves and returning them when finished. Teachers observe and step in when a child is ready for the next material. Meals, outdoor time, and rest follow a steady rhythm the children come to know.
Over the year, the small habits add up: a child who buttons their own coat, waits for a turn, and finishes a task without being asked. That is the practical work of this age, and it shows up at home as much as at school.