PUDDLE JUMPERS NATURE PRESCHOOL IS
LOCAL-ORGANIC-CAGE FREE EDUCATION!
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEOS BELOW!
THEY EXPLAIN WHY PUDDLE JUMPERS EXISTS!
Puddle Jumpers is the Active Healthy Alternative!
- Nature-based, hands-on learning that integrates Science, Literacy, Math and Art.
- Our school is best suited for independent adventurous learners.
- Classes are held outdoors in our beautiful 5 acre Living Classroom!
- We are Outdoors all year round!
- We are only sheltered during “UNSAFE” weather.
- We follow Pender county schools for all weather related closures & delays.
- Potty training is not required for enrollment.
- We offer wonderfully low-class sizes far below the industry standard.
- Weather appropriate outerwear for all seasons is required.
- Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and Montessori influences.
- The Preschool year runs from September- May.
- We offer open enrollment throughout the year if space allows.
- We welcome many military families at Puddle Jumpers.
- To honor them we offer a 10% miltary discount on tuition.
- We offer a 10% sibling discount on tuition.
- Only one discount per family applies.
- American Forest School association
- National Wildlife Federation Certified Habitat
- EFRANS Member
Eastern Region Association of Forest & Nature Schools - Eco-Healthy Certified Preschool
- NC Toxic-Free certified preschool
- Featured by The Natural Start Alliance
- Audubon Society Certified Bird Habitat
- Member of NAAEE
North American Association for Environmental Education - NAEYC Member
- Nature Explore Participant
- Growing up WILD curriculum
- Project Learning Tree curriculum
- International Mud Day celebrated annually!
Click here for more Detailed Curriculum information
The Ladybug Class
Age 2 by March 2020
Class Time:
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
CLASS LIMIT 8
FULLY BOOKED FOR FALL 2019
Family Interviews for Spring 2020
Enrollment begin Mid-September
The Grasshopper Class
Age 3 by March 2020
Class Time:
8:15 am to 12:15 pm
CLASS LIMIT 12
1 TUES/THURS SPOT
Family Interviews for Spring 2020
Enrollment begin Mid-September
The Bumblebee Class
Age 4-5 by March 2020
Class Time:
8 am to 12 pm
CLASS LIMIT 12
1 TUES/THURS/FRI SPOT
Family Interviews for Spring 2020
Enrollment begin Mid-September
The Caterpillar Class
Age 2 by March 2020
Class Time:
8:30 am to 11:30 am
CLASS LIMIT 8
1 TUES/THURS SPOT
Family Interviews for Spring 2020
Enrollment begin Mid-September
The Dragonfly Class
Age 3 by March 2020
Class Time:
8:45 am to 12:45 pm
CLASS LIMIT 12
FULLY BOOKED FOR FALL 2019
Family Interviews for Spring 2020
Enrollment begin Mid-September
The Butterfly Class
Age 4-5 by March 2020
Class Time:
9 am-1pm
CLASS LIMIT 12
FULLY BOOKED FOR FALL 2019
Family Interviews for Spring 2020
Enrollment begin Mid-September
2 Day Enrollment
Monday/Wednesday
or
Tuesday/Thursday
Monthly Tuition $250
Registration fee $100 per child
3 Day Enrollment
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
or
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
Monthly Tuition $350
Registration fee $100 per child
5 Day Enrollment
Monday -Friday
This option is only
for Children ages 3-6
Monthly Tuition $550
Registration fee $100 per child
2020 PRESCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT PROCESS
There’s a place for your child at Puddle Jumpers!
Puddle Jumpers enrolls new students throughout the school year if space becomes available. The School has open admission policy, accepting all families who have the capacity for full participation in the program as positive members of our school’s community. Puddle Jumpers is an equal opportunity learning environment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in its admission, educational programs or employment practices.
ADMISSION INTERVIEW
Would you enjoy exploring the school in person for possible enrollment? Click to arrange a family interview with one of our program directors during the school day. Children along with all available parents or guardians are asked to attend. The family interview will last approximately 30 minutes. Please complete our interview form below.
We can’t wait to show you around our preschool!
EXPERIENCE NATURE PRESCHOOL
To help the student’s family and the preschool decide if enrollment is a good fit, the preschool requires that each child spend a week as a visiting student. During that week, the visiting student is welcomed as a full participant into our little community nature school. The visiting week fee is $40. per day. 2 day enrollment requires 2 visiting days and so on based on desired number of enrollment days. The fees are applied to our scholarship fund to help make our program available to as many children as possible in our local community. Once visiting week is completed your family may start the enrollment process. If you are a Military family or relocating from another area we can postpone your child’s visiting week until you are available locally to attend. Visiting week is an important step in our enrollment process to be sure our preschool is an appropriate fit for your child.
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment can take place at any time after the visiting week is completed as space is available. If a spot is not currently available payment of the registration fee is required to be added to our waiting list for the next available spot in the desired class. If a spot is available you will follow the enrollment steps.
1. Submit your enrollment paperwork and a copy of your child’s immunization records or immunization waiver form.
2. Pay registration fee & 1st month’s tuition.
3. Payment must be made within 48 hours of offer of enrollment.
Payments are Non-Refundable.
Backpack/Gear listSCHOOL CALENDAR 2019/2020
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