Our Programs
Pre-school programs
We have a low child-adult ratio - no more than 5 to 1 in both programs.
Morning Program 9:30am - 12:30pm
The morning program has a Director, a Teacher, 5 parents, and 25 children. The day begins at 9:30am with free play and activity choices including art, daily hikes, dramatic play, journals, woodworking, manipulatives, cooking, blocks, tactile play, and gross motor movement play. We come together at circle time to read, sing, and do rhythm activities before snack. The children then have outdoor playtime consisting of tricycles, climbing, nature, art, swings and dramatic play. A brief outdoor circle ends the program at 12:30pm.
Afternoon Program 12:30pm - 3:30pm
The afternoon program begins at 12:30pm with a Director, a Teacher, 3 parents, and 19 children. We have lunch together and afterward the children choose from various indoor and outdoor experiences such as art, science, nature, climbing, hiking, manipulatives, dramatics, blocks, and tactile play. After clean up time we have our first circle with singing games, creative movement, and time to discuss the day's activities.The day ends at 3:30pm with snack and a story.
The Application Process
For the 2023-2024 school year:
The first step in applying to Glenridge is to attend a Prospective Parent Meeting. For the 2023-2024 school year, children must be 3 by December 1, 2023. All families must have one parent or guardian attend before applying. Please sign up using the link below.
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Attend a Prospective Parent Meeting (PPM)
At the Prospective Parent Meeting (PPM), Glenridge parents and the director will provide information about parent responsibilities, cost, and the developmentally appropriate curriculum. There will be a question and answer period. The meeting begins at 11:00am and ends at about 12:30pm. Sign-up for a PPM by filling out a preference form. Upcoming PPM dates below.
PPM Schedule
Saturday, October 29, 2022 (in person)
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 (virtual- 7-830pm)
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Saturday, March 18, 2023 (in person)
All of our Prospective Parent Meetings have passed at this time, but we still have some spots available in both our AM and PM programs. For questions about enrolling, please email membership@glenridgecoop.org.
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Submit a completed application with $40.00 application fee and proof of Covid-19 vaccination for parent/s
You will receive a Glenridge application via email after the PPM.
3.
Schedule a school tour
After you have attended a PPM and submitted your application, we will email you to schedule a 30 minute tour of our school in the program in which you are interested. You may ask any additional questions and see our classroom in-person during a regular school day. (Masks required.)
Scholarships
Each year, Glenridge offers a limited number of scholarships to families who feel they need it. Scholarship forms are available during the enrollment process. Application and recipient names remain confidential. Scholarships are also available throughout the school year should a need arise.