For 50 years Applewild School has provided a dynamic foundation for children. Our full-day Kindergarten program is the cornerstone of that foundation. Our Kindergarten program emphasizes:

Literacy and mathematics activities

Solid personal and social skills

Healthy work habits

Joy for learning

Program Components

The Kindergarten day includes:

Gross motor activities

Nature hikes

Science treasures

In addition, physical education is taught weekly by our PE teacher and a rotation of "specials" is taught in the following fields

Music and drama

Woodworking

Studio art

French

Applewild’s Kindergarten is nestled in our Marshall Lower School Building, providing a wonderful environment for socialization in morning meetings, snack time, outdoor play, classroom library, and areas for blocks, housekeeping, art, science, writing and math. Kindergarten children are fully integrated into the life of our LowerSchool at our family-style lunches and in afternoon activities.

Expert Faculty

Our two early childhood experts, both with master's degrees, team teach in our Kindergarten. They have a wealth of experience providing developmentally appropriate active learning opportunities. In addition, our “special” subject teachers are professional educators trained in their disciplines.

Appropriate Pace

Our Kindergarten’s six-hour academic day (8 a.m. – 2 p.m.) is appropriately paced, with an all-inclusive fee (lunch, snack). Children move comfortably among stations, projects and specials. Their day includes specific academic components both before and after lunch. Participation in the Kindergarten program ensures that children are well prepared for our 7 1/2 hour 1st Grade academic program.

For families wishing additional coverage for their children, our Extended Day Program provides relaxed, nurturing childcare including socialization, crafts, and exercise in a safe, well-supervised setting at an additional fee.

Extended Day

Extended Day is offered at a discounted rate for Kindergarten families who wish to have their children remain at Applewild until 3:40 p.m. pick up.

Rates for 2008-2009*

2 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. @ $4.75/hour

3:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. @ $7.35/hour

12 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Fridays @ $7.35/hour (K-3 has a half-day every Friday)

*Rates are subject to change

Applewild School, as a longstanding member of the Association on Independent Schools in New England, reaffirms our policy of nondiscriminatory admission of students. We admit qualified students of any race, color, religious affiliation, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation and qualified handicapped students to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at our school. We do not discriminate in violation of any law or statute in the administration of our educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan program, or athletic or other school administered programs.

For more information about Applewild and our programs, contact our Admission Office at (978) 342-6053 ext. 110 or email admissions@applewild.org