Pre-K Program
 
Program Philosophy:
We strongly believe that children learn through active exploration of their environment. Optimal learning takes place when we provide learning opportunities that build on the children’s existing knowledge and prior experiences. Children first learn simple, concrete concepts and then use these concepts to understand more complex ideas. Through the interaction with peers, adults and various materials, children strengthen social skills and continue to learn about the world around them.

Pre-K Program:
Learning opportunities offered are based on the developing social-emotional, cognitive and physical skills and interests of the children. As children initiate play, the teachers are able to help them learn by engaging in their play and asking questions that encourage them to think and discover more about their world. Our open-door policy invites and encourages participation from parents and family members to further enrich the Hilltop curriculum.

Daily activities may include:
   Group activities (stories, songs, sharing, etc.)
   Creative art (painting, drawing, construction)
   Language and literacy enrichment (journal and creative writing, etc.)
   Science experiments and cooking
   Outdoor play, exploration and gardening
   Field trips and much, much more!

Fees and Responsibilities:
   Registration: $75 new students, $50 returning students
   Insurance: $50
   Tuition:
      5 days: $445 per month (Monday – Friday, classroom parent
         participation not required)
      4 days: $380 per month (Monday – Thursday, classroom parent
         participation not required)
   Ways & Means (Fundraising) Obligations
      Parents are required to participate in major fundraising events a total
         of 5 hours per school year.
   Maintenance Obligations
      Parents are required to perform 2 maintenance duties per school
         year, 1 of which must be a Clean-Up Day
   General Meetings
       Participation at the monthly general meetings held the third
         Wednesday each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is requested, 
         with mandatory attendance required at the September, January
         and April meetings.
   Job Obligations: Parents are required to maintain a job or a committee
       position for the school year, i.e. librarian, secretary, fundraising
       committee.

See Tuition and FAQ for more details.