Child's First & Last Name *

First Name

Last Name

Child's Birthday *

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Primary Parent or Guardian *

First Name

Last Name

Address *

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone *

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Secondary Parent or Guardian

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Last Name

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Days of the week I have agreed for my child to attend *

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Does student have any allergies; food, drug or environmental? *

none

yes (detail below)

Does student take any medications? *

none

yes (detail below)

Does student have any suspected, or diagnosed learning differences, speech delays, or neurodiversity? *

none

yes (detail below)

Tuition is $28 per day, due weekly, and billed through the preschool app, Brightwheel. School is closed for all Federal Holidays. Please sign the agreements below about tuition and closures. *

I understand tuition is due when my child doesn't attend for any reason.

I understand tuition is due for all federal holidays and seasonal breaks when school is closed.

I understand there may be closures for teacher illness, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Required Gear Checklist *

Reliably waterproof rain suit, either a one piece that is head to toe, or a two piece that has bib overall pants and a hooded jacket.

Wool or polyester head to toe base layer (NO cotton)

Wool or polyester socks (NO cotton)

Rain boots

Balaclava (NO scarves)

Waterproof backpack

Water bottle

Snow suit, either one piece or two piece with bib overalls and coat. Some parents use the thicker brand one piece rain suits, with additional insulating layers underneath in lieu of snowsuit.

Waterproof mittens/gloves

Thin glove/mitten liners

Snow boots

A large, plastic tote for the trunk of parent's car, so that all messy gear can be contained at pickup time (optional)

I understand that my child is expected to be fully prepared for playing outside for any weather above 10 degrees. If I have neglected to prepare my child with suitable gear, I understand they may be turned away from class for the day. *

I agree

Class is held outdoors every day, except for when there is dangerous air quality, thunder or lightning, "feels like" temperatures below 10 degrees, or other dangerous condition or emergency. Between 10 and 30 degrees, we typically have class for 1-2 hours outside, and then go inside for the 3rd hour, depending on how well prepared the entire class is, and how they are handling the weather. *

I agree

I understand that Spring and Fall are very muddy seasons. At pickup time, I expect my child to be dirty, and celebrate when they are. This means they have had fun, and learned through messy sensory play. *

I agree

Daily checklist of backpack items *

Light snack

Fresh water in water bottle

One change of clothing, including socks and underwear

Diapers and wipes if applicable

Hodge House Outdoor Playschool learning style is 90% child led, spontaneous, and non academic. Learning will happen, but it will not be done with worksheets, flashcards, or teacher led methods. The play itself is the learning, and my job as the teacher is to set up a proper environment and supplies, and to witness and document that learning. Below is a list of the most common types of play in our outdoor classroom. *

Risky play - including climbing trees, balancing on logs and stone walls, playing with sticks, hiding behind fences and bushes, running fast, and more.

Messy play - including mud, slime, play dough, chalk, glue, paint and more.

Social play - including bickering with peers, pretend family play, play fighting and more.

Academic play - counting games, color matching, singing songs, and more.

10% of the day is teacher led, which includes our daily morning gathering and wrap up time.

Occasionally, a teacher led, goal oriented project is offered to students, usually coinciding with holiday times. These are still largely led by the child's creativity, but will occasionally include step by step instructions which is the main skill that teacher led projects enhance.

My teaching style is inspired by Waldorf, Reggio, Montessori and RIE. All of these philosophies are considered child led, and highly emotionally responsive. Discipline during student conflict includes social and emotional coaching, and zero punishments, which is well proven to be the most effective way to teach preschool age children. *

I agree

If you agree to all of these policies and procedures, and would like to enroll your child into our program for the days specified above, please date and submit your contract now. *

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