What days of the week do you offer classes?

For our Preschool classes, our families either choose the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday option, or Thursday and Friday. Several families choose to enroll their child in two classes for a five-day option.

For PreK, there is the choice of Monday through Friday AM class, Monday through Friday PM class or a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday option.

Do you follow the Hamilton City Schools academic calendar?

We are closed during typical holidays and breaks. We also are closed the week of Memorial Day and the week before Labor Day.

What is your inclement weather policy?

During a two hour delay, we will not have morning Extended Care. If Hamilton City Schools are closed for inclement weather, we are also typically closed.

Two hour delays and Schools closings are communicated through our website, Facebook, email and on channel 9 and 12 under Colonial Schools.

Does my child need to be toilet trained?

Yes. This is a requirement to attend any of our programs.

Who gets first-priority with registration?

Registration is first-come first serve, with returning families getting the opportunity to register first. If we have a waiting list, we accept families according to the date on the application and when their fee has been paid. The fee is refunded if the family is not accepted.

Is there a sibling discount?

Yes. Siblings receive a 10 percent discount.

When does class actually begin?

Class time for a.m. pre-k classrooms is 8:40-11:40 a.m. and for preschool 8:55-11:55 a.m. Afternoon classes are 1-4 p.m. Drop off and pick up are 10 minutes before these times.

Extended day students must be picked up by 6 p.m.

Do you have a drop off policy?

Parents have the option to drop off ten minutes before class starts and pick up ten minutes after class ends from teachers in the circle behind our building, or parents can park and bring children in or pick them up from the classroom. If a child is in our before and after extended day program, parents must park and come into the building.

What hours are you open?

We are open from 6:30 – 6:00 Monday through Friday.

Are you open year-round, or just during the school year?

Our Preschool and PreK classes operate on a school year schedule. We begin our school year the week of Labor Day and our last week of classes is the week prior to Memorial Day. We offer summer camps and full time Extended day classes during the summer months.

Do you accept vouchers?

Yes

How old does my child need to be?

We begin accepting children when they are three years old and pottytrained