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!

NJHS Toy Fun Supplies Drive Flyer
🎁 NJHS Toy & Fun Supplies Drive

As part of our school’s commitment to service learning, the National Junior Honor Society, in collaboration with the Service Learning Committee, has planned and is leading a school-wide donation drive to support children at Children’s Mercy Hospital. Click to find out how you can help!

Preschool student learning about opposites through science
Opposites in Action

Our preschool classroom recently spent time exploring the concept of opposites through hands-on learning and discovery. One exciting way our students explored this idea was through a simple science experiment using hot water and cold water to observe how each affected a balloon.

Two young boys are sitting at a table, engaged in an activity involving a map and other materials in what appears to be a classroom setting.
A Sweet Collaboration

A sweet collaboration recently brought together Mrs. Stout’s toddler class, Mrs. Clemis’s 4th grade class, and Mrs. Verwers’ Innovation Lab in a project that blended relationships, creativity, and technology!

PreK Under the Sea
PreK Under the Sea

Our Pre-K friends have been having so much fun diving into our ocean and Under the Sea theme! We’ve been learning about ocean animals, habitats, and the five oceans through stories, songs, art, and hands-on activities.

Students in Mad Science with Ms. Cole learning about ramps and motion.
Ramp Races and Science Fun

We had a fun and busy day of learning in Mad Science! Toddlers through PreK students explored inclined planes, such as ramps, slides, and hills. We experimented with a variety of objects, including cartoon characters skiing down slopes and cars traveling down ramps. The students also changed the slant of ramps and hills to observe how the angle affected the movement and speed of the objects. Finally, we tested objects on both bumpy and smooth surfaces to learn about friction and how different surfaces impact speed. 

Winter!

As part of our winter unit, the pretoddlers took a look at the amazing penguin that loves cold weather. We learned that this bird does not fly but it can walk/waddle, leap, dive, swim, and slide. We especially enjoyed watching real live penguins. They make a funny sound! 

Snowman Fun
Snowman Fun

In January, whether the weather is cooperating or not, we like to have fun talking about “Muneco de nieve” (snowman) in Spanish!  This year, we’re having to use our imaginations, since there’s no snow to be found. That’s ok with the kiddos though, we have a fun song where a snowman comes to life!

Toddler student painting a winter hat with watercolor paints
Ready for Snow!

After a two-week winter break, it was wonderful to see our families back at school and to settle into our routines again. We kicked things off by diving into a fun and engaging Winter Theme across some of our Early Childhood classrooms.

Pre-K Students in PE
Festive Fun in PE

With the holiday season right around the corner, our early childhood classes are buzzing with excitement—and staying active despite the chilly December weather! PE is filled with joyful movement as we play some of our very favorite seasonal games. One crowd-pleaser is Holiday Lights Tag, a fast-paced game that gets everyone running, laughing, and glowing with holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to keep little bodies moving and spirits bright!

 

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.