Program Overview
Educators at HWPS design programs for different ages and stages using developmentally appropriate practices as recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). All programs are founded in our play-to-learn philosophy. 

​As the students grow and change, the program changes with them.  Younger children have a gentle start in an environment open for exploration and social opportunities alongside a caregiver. Preschool classes for three and four year olds use an inquiry-based, emergent curriculum based on the children's interests. ​These programs have an emphasis on nature and place-based learning, with the majority of class time spent outdoors.  

​We hope to provide a balanced and stimulating program for optimal development, while keeping the program flexible and fun to make your child’s preschool years a most happy part of his or her life.

Programs
We are adjusting to living in the world with Covid-19. Since the fall of 2020 we have adopted some program changes to keep preschool safe for our students and staff, and manageable for our families. Highlights include:
  • Classes meet full-time outdoors 
  • Staff was increased to meet desired adult to student ratios
  • Class sizes are smaller
​Program planning for the 2022-2023 school year will be adjusted as needed depending on the state of vaccine distribution and the health needs of our community.

Stay & Play

(2's and young 3's)
A gentle and fun-filled
first preschool experience  for you and your two‐year old.
Stay & Play will resume in the fall of 2022. The meeting schedule is Fridays from 10:00am - 11:00am.

Koalas

(3's and 4's)
Play-based preschool experience for a multi-age audience. ​
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Tuesday thru Thursday
9:00am - 11:30am

Rabbits

(4's and 5's)
Supports kindergarten readiness while allowing each child to progress at his or her own pace.
Tuesday thru Friday
12:15pm - 3:15pm
For more information or to schedule a tour, call 805.433.3678 or ‬571.350.9499 or email info@hunterswoodspreschool.org.

Member
Nondiscrimination Policy:  Hunters Woods Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship program, and other school-administered programs. ​