welcome to the
Reds Class
Older preschoolers continue to develop their verbal skills through cooperative play, negotiation and problem solving. Dramatic play becomes more elaborate as a result of their increased social and community experiences. As awareness of the printed word increases, children experiment with writing and reading. At this age, the child is working toward being an independent person: they easily navigate their school and home environments, and the adults can be seen more as a facilitator than as an active participant in a particular activity or event. The 4 and 5 year-olds enjoy socializing and will be seen making more sophisticated choices and friendships. This is the beginning of the school-age experience. The children go on approximately 6 field trips during the school year.
Eligibility: Children between the ages of 4 and 5
Tuition: $7,400 for the 2026/27 school year (10 payments of $740 per month)
Class hours: Monday-Friday, 9:15am – 1:15pm
Maximum enrollment: 14 students
Teacher: Kathy Ellen Davis
Teacher’s aide: Caron Swartz
There are always two adults in the classroom: the teacher and an aide or a parent, making the adult to child ratio (1:8).
Parents with a child in this class can expect to co-op in the school approximately 9-12 times or less during the school year. Parents are also asked to drive on 2-3 field trips.
A typical day in the Reds class looks like:
9:15 – Arrival at the playground
9:30 – Morning meeting
9:40 – Gross Motor Playground time
11:30 – 1:00 Lunch and Indoor or Outdoor Play
1:00 – Story time
1:15 – Dismissal