Our Explorers
A Wilder Harmony girls and boys range from 2 years to 4 years of age.
They are no longer taking morning naps.
Some have experienced daycare or preschool while others are new to being away from their parents.
AWH kids enjoy being outdoors, which is important because our classroom is the outdoors! We do have an indoor space for when it rains.
Our class size's is minimum of 6 and maximum of 9. Our two teachers are able to give plenty of individualized attention and care to each and every child.
Structure and Costs
When: Autumn semester 2023 begins September 5th
Running Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
At Euphorbia Gardens, 250 Mesa Road, Bolinas
We value living in a diverse community and wish to support this through our sliding scale spanning $725 - $1125/month for 3 days
Scholarships are available upon request
All supplies are included except food and diapers.
Commitment is for one full semester
A one time non-refundable administration fee of $100 is required at time of application
Our Daily Flow
As a river has its flow within its banks so do we, this flexible routine gives children structure and comfort whilst providing room for improvisation to accommodate varying needs and interests.
Morning Arrival Ritual: Teacher greets individual child, Wash hands with song and says goodbye to the parent
We circle up to sing, stretch and snack and read stories together
Optional Morning Activity: Art, Craft or Movement Activity
Potty Time (everyone 'tries') and Clean Hands
Go on our adventure - somewhere on the property, we have our favorite spots!
Adventure and play in the location we are visiting today.
Potty Time (everyone receives a 'reminder')
Wash Hands, Gratitude Practice and Picnic-style Lunch
Free Play
Goodbye Circle: We talk about we saw that day, what we did and we sing songs together, sometimes there is a story.
We sing our Good-bye Song
Pick-up, time to go home.
Afternoon Departure
Schedule
Fall Semester
September 5th - December 14th 2023
Our Thanksgiving break is the week of November 20th (there is no school November 21st, 22nd and 23rd)
Winter Spring Semester
January 9th -
May 23th (2023)
Our mid-Winter break is the week beginning February 20th (there is no school February 20th, 21st and 22nd)
Our Spring break is the week beginning April 10th (there is no school April 9th, 10th, and 11th)
We honor Indigenous Peoples Day (October 10th), Martin Luther King Day (January 16th) as holidays - there will be no school on these days.