Age Groups

Children ranging in age from 20 months by Sept. 1 to age 2.5 are placed in age appropriate groups. Teacher/pupil ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6. Classes meet on MWF, T & Th, or M - F from 9 to 11:40 a.m. The program consists of varied and enriched experiences to provide for the very young child’s optimal growth socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively in a nurturing environment.

Children are 3 by Sept. 1. Teacher/pupil ratios range from 1:7 to 1:8. Classes meet on MWF or M-F from 9 to 11:45. The program consists of developmentally appropriate activities and play experiences that aid cognitive and language development.

Children are 3 years 7mos. by Sept. 1. Teacher/pupil ratios range from 1:7 to 1:8. Classes meet on TWTh or M-F from 9 to 11:45 a.m. The program consists of a relaxed approach to readiness activities for the child who may need an additional Pre-K year due to his/her birth date. Emphasis is on creative and imaginative experiences.

Children are 4 by September 1. Teacher/pupil ratios range from 1:7 to 1:8. Classes meet on M-F from 9 to 11:50 a.m. The program emphasizes Kindergarten readiness skills using various games, stories, and hands-on activities. There are opportunities to make choices and participate in large and small group activities while developing language arts, math, and writing skills.

For children in the 4’s, Pre-K and Junior Kindergarten classes, teacher/pupil ratios range from 1:7 to 1:8. Classes meet from 1 to 3:00 p.m. on TWTh. The optional program offers an extended day option with enrichment opportunities including Cooking, Fundations Wilson Language training, STEM, Spanish, Yoga, Music, and Smart Board/iPad activities for children who are enrolled in the morning 4’s, Pre-K and Junior Kindergarten classes.

For children enrolled in the 5 Day 3's and Young 4's classes. Teacher/pupil ratios range from 1:7 to 1:8. Classes meet from 1 to 3:00 p.m. on TWTh. The optional program offers an extended day option with enrichment opportunities including Cook and Book, Story Time Fun, Jr. STEM, Spanish, Yoga, Music, and Computer/iPad activities for children who are enrolled in the morning 5 day 3's and Young 4's classes.

Children are 5 by Jan 1. Teacher/Pupil ratio is 1:7 or 1:8. Classes meet on M-F from 9 to 11:50 a.m. The program emphasizes Kindergarten readiness skills with an emphasis on literature and math. Children have the opportunity to participate in large and small group activities while developing language arts, math and writing skills. Students have the option of signing up for Jr. K Enrichment, should a longer day be preferred.

St. David’s Nursery School’s Kindergarten Program is offered for children who are 5 by September 30th. The program is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and offers a wide variety of readiness activities preparing children for first grade. The school’s developmentally appropriate multisensory, nurturing philosophy is continued in the Kindergarten program.