EARLY MORNING  7:30 - 8:30
Children arrive. Some children eat breakfast. Other children engage in self-directed play. After breakfast, infants are changed and put down to nap. Children help clean-up and move to block center or library.  

MORNING ACTIVITIES 8:30 - 9:30
Toddlers and preschool children select activities or engage in a group activity such as finger painting, water play, or cooking. As babies wake up, they are brought in to join the group.

9 am children gather for circle time. 

9:30 - 10:30 Get ready to go outside: use the toilet, wash hands, change diapers. Snack at 10 am. Outdoor play varies; perhaps a science project, gardening, or obstacle course. 

10:30 - 11:30 Children engage in self-directly play or a planned activity such as using play dough or a group lesson such as music class, or learning about insects 

LUNCH AND QUITE TIME 11:30- 12:00
Children get ready for lunch: use the toilet, wash hands, change diapers. Clean up and story time

12:00 - Lunch served 

1:00 - 3:00 All children rest on cots. Preschool children who can’t sleep rest quietly with a book. Children are allowed to get up and begin a quiet activity when they wake. 

AFTERNOON ACTIVES 3:00
All children are awake from nap and snack is served. 

3:30 - 4:30 Active indoor or outdoor play for all children. School-age children arrive and join the group. A special project may be planned. Personal clean-up follows to prepare for going home 

LATE AFTERNOON 4:30 - 5:30
Children go home at staggered times. Projects are assembled, diapers are changed, and parent information is made ready. Child center play; toys, blocks, art, books, or blocks are available. Events of the day and plans for the next day are discussed with children and parents as they leave.   

Each week at Hilltop House students will enjoy supplemental instruction by the following teachers. Lessons are created to help students gain a deeper understanding and/or passion for a given subject area. Supplemental lessons will be given at various days and times throughout the week.

Katie, the primary caregiver, will always be present. There is no additional charge for your child to participate in the supplemental instruction program.

Music

Ms. Joanne has been working will Hilltop House Students for over a year. Her music and movement classes are currently every Thursday morning, 9am. The student are always excited to see Ms. Joanne weekly. 

Art & Program Details 

Our two to five-year-old program introduces children to a more structured learning environment which focuses on fostering self-confidence, independence, and appropriate peer interactions. Activities are varied, stimulating, and fun. Our goal is to plan age-appropriate activities that focus on a child’s developmental capabilities and interests.

Hilltop House Animals 

Hilltop House is the happy home to 3 Chickens and 1 Bunny! Our Chickens; Belle, Hai Hai and Rosie lay fresh eggs daily. Our Bunny, Cheeky is happy to hop around the backyard and eat lettuce.  

Join us on educational adventures!! See summer school page for Field trip schedule.