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WELCOME TO EARLY CHILDHOOD

Infants - Under 3 Years Old

Congressional School's Early Childhood program for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years is more than a day care. Our program is specifically designed to nurture the physical, emotional and cognitive needs of young children. Emphasis is given to language development, fine and gross motor skills, self-awareness, building relationships with others, exploring the environment, and preparation for our advanced academic program beginning in preschool.

When parents see their children on daily walks enjoying the beauty of nature, or when they see their children sharing and playing with others, they get a glimpse of some of the things that make our Early Childhood program special – but when they see the chemistry that grows between the children and their caregivers, they understand just how special.

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WAITPOOL INFORMATION

Early Childhood Wait Pool

Opportunities to join our program:

Admission season:

As an Independent school we have a traditional admission season that starts in October and ends in March. In March, we send out enrollment contracts for the upcoming fall start of school. Families that are admitted for the fall could possibly receive a call over the summer with an offer to start sooner depending on movement in our program.

Openings throughout the school year:

Early Childhood families can give their 60-day notice and withdraw from the program at any time. When we receive notice, we will go to the wait pool to fill the spot.

Our Program:

We have 6 infant and toddler classes. Each class has a range of 6-8 months between the youngest and oldest in the class. We have one class per age range. Our students will stay together from September to August and transition at the start of the school year in the fall.

How to start the process:

Complete our online application and we recommend sharing as much information as possible. We want to learn about your family and love it when the family photo is included.

Applicants are automatically added to the wait pool. We will reach out to families when we are able to offer admission.

How are we different:

School Calendar
Students remain together from September- August and transition to their next class at the end of August
40-Acre Campus with students between infant and 8th grade

What are we looking for:

Families that share our core values
Families interested in staying through 8th grade
Families looking to be part of a vibrant family-like community

Watch a quick video to learn more about our Infants & Toddlers program.

Our Early Childhood Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Congressional School's 2024 Best Daycare Award

Kim O'Neil
Assistant Head of School and Director of Early Childhood and Primary School

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Stephanie Hecker
Early Childhood Coordinator

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QUICK FACTS

Accredited and Licensed

Faculty specialists teach music, PE, and library

Catered meals and snacks

40 Acre Campus Ready for Exploration

No-Screen, Play-Based Program

Focus on Parent Partnership

7am-6pm

Monday through Friday

12

Months per Year

3

Dedicated, Age-Appropriate Playgrounds

2

Two On-Campus Clinics with Full-Time, Licensed Nurses

3

Specialty Classes Taught by Experts: PE, Library and Music

TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIOS

1:4 (children under 16 months)
1:5 (children 16-24 months)
1:8 (ages 2-3)

Movement and Learning

In Early Childhood, we continually look for new ways to connect with our students and make learning meaningful. Read about movement and learning in our classrooms.