Program Overview
Hastings Ranch Nursery School builds its programming and curriculum using forward-thinking, comprehensive, and research-proven methods while allowing teachers to creatively make learning exciting and relevant for every child. Our mission is to help children develop a love of learning through play, foster a commitment to explore and value differences, build a foundation for independence, cultivate social and emotional development, and enable academic growth through our cooperative family of families.
We offer four unique programs, each carefully designed for the age and stage of your child’s development:
Lower School (“Purple Door” Classroom): a dedicated classroom and play yard for our youngest students ages 2 - 3
Upper School (“Red Door” and “Yellow Door” Classrooms): Mixed-age classrooms with a large shared outdoor play area for 3 - 4 year old children
Stepping Stones / Transitional Kindergarten (“Blue Door” Classroom): classroom for 4 and 5 year olds designed to prepare children academically and socially for Kindergarten
Extended Care: flexible after-class programming from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm for families that require additional childcare or want more play-based activities.
Lower School (“Purple Door”)
A dedicated classroom and play yard for our youngest students ages 2 - 3, children explore and discover their best ways of learning to develop their confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills while addressing all the important areas of learning: the arts, social-emotional, math and technology while incorporating them throughout every part of the day
Minimum Age: 2 years old by September 1st of school year
Max Class Size: 15 students
Min Adult / Student Ratio: 1 adult per 3 students
Schedule Options (morning only, 8:30 am - 11:30 am):
2-Day (Tuesday & Thursday)
3-Day (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
5-Day (Monday - Friday)
Requirements: children do not need to be potty-trained.
Upper School (“Red Door” and “Yellow Door”)
Mixed-age classrooms with a large shared outdoor play area for 3 - 4 year old children. In Red and Yellow Door, our 3- and 4-year olds continue their journey through the Creative Curriculum as our faculty uses assessment tools to focus their efforts on what is most important for each child’s learning and development. With the state's Common Core Standards in mind, our goal is to have our kids guide the subject matter of the week and their teachers will tailor their lesson plans around them in order to create an enthusiastic and inviting learning atmosphere. The Creative Curriculum platform also offers a wealth of family-focused resources that are completely devoted to helping our teachers build connections between a child’s two most important worlds: school and home.
Minimum Age: 3 years old by September 1st of school year
Max Class Size: 15 students
Min Adult / Student Ratio: 1 adult per 4 students
Schedule Options - Morning Programs (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
2-Day (Tuesday & Thursday)
3-Day (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
5-Day (Monday - Friday)
Schedule Options - Afternoon Programs (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
3-Day (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Requirements: children must be potty-trained.
Stepping Stones / Transitional Kindergarten (“Blue Door”)
At this exciting stage, your child is bursting with energy and curiosity. They're learning to control their emotions, set goals, and take responsibility for themselves. Our Pre-K program is designed to help them thrive in Kindergarten and beyond through a fun, multi-sensory approach to learning. Our program is carefully aligned with the Common Core Kindergarten curriculum, giving your child a solid foundation for future success. They'll have opportunities to socialize with peers, visit other classrooms, and enjoy various activities.
Ages: 4 - 5 years old
Max Class Size: 15 students
Min Adult / Student Ratio: 1 adult per 5 students
Schedule Options - Morning Program (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
5-Day (Monday - Friday)
Schedule Options - Afternoon Program (12:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
3-Day (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Requirements: children must be potty-trained.