Early Childhood

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Early Childhood Students

Inspiring a Love of Learning

Serving ages 18-months - five years old

At Oakhill Day School, students thrive while exploring math, science, social studies, and communication arts from a young age. Daily circle time, Physical Education, Innovation Lab, Spanish, and Music further enrich their learning experience and foster social-emotional growth.

Oakhill's Early Childhood students are well-prepared for the future through our balanced and supportive early education, setting them up for lifelong success.

 

Our Programs

The Oakhill Day School Early Childhood Division is comprised of four distinct programs: 

Pretoddler (18 months - 2 years)

Oakhill Day School's Pretoddler Program offers a nurturing environment where our youngest students experience their first taste of independence, learning, and growth.

With dedicated teachers and engaging activities, your child will thrive and develop essential early skills in a supportive setting.

Class size for Pretoddler is 6 students: 1 teacher.

 

 

Toddler (2 years - 3 years)

Oakhill Day School's Toddler Program offers a nurturing environment where children develop social-emotional skills and build on their learning through engaging classroom transitions.

With dedicated teachers and enriching activities, your child will thrive and grow in a supportive setting.

Class size for Toddler is 8 students: 1 teacher.

 

 

Preschool (3 years - 4 years)

At Oakhill Day School's Preschool Program, our teachers build strong, personalized relationships with each student, allowing them to tailor learning experiences to the child's readiness and interests.

By fostering these connections, our educators help children develop essential pre-reading skills and explore more advanced math concepts, ensuring a supportive and enriching environment for growth.

Class size for Preschool is 9 students: 1 teacher.

 

 

Prekindergarten (4 years - 5 years)

At Oakhill Day School's Prekindergarten Program, our teachers build strong, personalized relationships with each student, preparing them in both social-emotional skills and academics to provide a strong foundation for kindergarten.

By further developing pre-reading skills and exploring advanced math concepts, our educators ensure students are ready for the years to come in Lower School, within a supportive and enriching environment.

Class size for Prekindergarten is 9 students: 1 teacher.

There is something special about being a child's first school experience. There is so much learning that happens at that age, from speech development to potty training, we get to help those students grow into lifelong learners.

Kathy Trager, EC Teacher

Pretoddler - Prekindergarten Annual Tuition & Fees

Enrollment Options

Please note: 2-Half, 2-Full and 3-Half Day enrollment is not available for Prekindergarten.
 

Half Day (8:40 am - 12 pm)

# of Days Tuition
2 Day $6,750
3 Day $8,400
5 Day $13,500

Full Day (8:40 am - 3:40 pm)

# of Days Tuition
2 Day $11,200
3 Day $13,800
5 Day $18,000
Additional Fees for early childhood

In addition to tuition, you may also be charged for the following:

  • School Supplies: Costs vary per year and grade level
  • Lunch Program: Optional through Preschool; Prekindergarten tuition includes breakfast and lunch
  • Extended Care through our Kids' Club: Dependent on usage
  • Athletics & Panthers on the Prowl (POP) Activities 

Payment Options

Affording private education takes careful financial planning, so we have provided several options to help you make a significant impact on your child's future.

Options include: 

  • One and Two Pay Discounts
  • Monthly Payments
  • Tuition Assistance

Oakhill offers multi-child discounts as well for families looking to enroll multiple children.

For the 25-26 School Year, discounts applied are as follows:

  • 2nd child receives a discount of $100/half day enrolled up to $1,000 off
  • For 3 or more children enrolled, please contact your Admissions Office for information.

Learn more about Tuition Assistance

*If inquiring for the mid school year, please contact the Admissions Office for prorated tuition rates and sibling discounts.

 

 
Due upon acceptance and enrollment:
  • A non-refundable tuition deposit of 15% per child is due with the signed enrollment contract
  • Completed paperwork for the current school year.

 

What should be considered when choosing an early childhood program?

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Deciding where to send your child for their first educational experience is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. Knowing what questions to ask while evaluating early childhood programs can be a challenge. To help you, we’ve compiled a list of 25 essential questions to ask during your school visits. These questions are the most frequently asked of our program by prospective families and we are sharing them to help you make an informed decision about choosing a school that will be the best fit for your child.

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Early Childhood Foundations

Our curriculum nurtures young minds to explore, play, and grow.

 

 

 

Early Childhood in Action!

Magic Potions
Magic Potions

Our Toddler through pre-K students explored the amazing properties of dry ice in a safe and hands-on way.

Discovering the World of Hibernating Animals
Discovering the World of Hibernating Animals

Last week, our little learners cozied up to a brand-new topic — hibernating animals! Come join us to continue to learn all of the exciting (or less exciting) things we learned about animals that do/do not hibernate.

Community Helpers
Community Helpers

In preschool, our hearts grew as we explored community helpers, including veterinarians, police officers, firefighters, mail carriers, chefs, bakers, and construction workers, and learned about their tools, compassion, and kindness.

A Musical Visit in Early Childhood
A Musical Visit in Early Childhood

We were thrilled to welcome two special guests to our school for an in-class music experience with our pretoddler, toddler, and preschool students! They introduced our youngest learners to a variety of instruments, including the piano, cello, violin, and banjo

Preschool Farm Adventures
Preschool Farm Adventures

Our preschool students had an exciting opportunity to visit Deanna Rose Farmstead for a fun-filled field trip! This hands-on experience brought their classroom learning to life after spending time exploring the farm and the animals that live there. The children were thrilled to see dairy cows, goats, horses, pigs, chickens, and many other animals up close.

Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos

It’s that time of year again–time for “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead)!  Starting in Pre-K Spanish, we talk about this traditional Mexican holiday that has gained popularity throughout Latin America and even here in America. 

The Magic of Music in Early Childhood
The Magic of Music in Early Childhood

Pretoddlers, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, are learning about Instruments! Our classes are being introduced to instruments in our music room: Ukulele, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Tambourines and Shakers. Instruments of the Orchestra are also being introduced, along with the sounds that each of these instruments make when they are played. 

 

Early Childhood Faculty

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Kimberly Bosch

Kimberly Bosch

Titles: Early Childhood & Lower School PE Teacher
Candice Carpenter

Candice Carpenter

Titles: Early Childhood Teaching Assistant
Kathy Clark

Kathy Clark

Titles: Pretoddler Teacher
Lily Clevenger

Lily Clevenger

Titles: Early Childhood Teaching Assistant

The mission of the Early Childhood Division at Oakhill Day School is to provide our youngest students with a balanced approach to instruction inspiring creativity and curiosity while promoting independence, socialization, and personal ownership of learning.