BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY

Flexible options that extend learning, creativity, and care outside of regular school hours.

OVERVIEW

Puddletown Montessori School offers flexible care options that extend the school day and provide a familiar, engaging environment for children. These programs maintain the same routines and values found in our classrooms—independence, choice, outdoor time, and a warm sense of community.

THE PUDDLETOWN APPROACH TO EXTENDED CARE

Early Care, After Care, and Camps follow familiar classroom routines, allowing children to choose projects at their own pace, spend ample time outdoors, and connect with peers in a relaxed setting.

See Photos! Visit our Facebook Page to view moments from Early Care, After Care, and Camps.

ENROLLMENT

Sign-Up Period: Currently enrolled families may register in the spring for the following school year.
Mid-Year Requests: Families may inquire about availability if scheduling needs change during the school year.
Flexible Scheduling: Full-week or select-day scheduling (e.g., M–W, M–W–F) is possible. We recommend clustering days for consistency.
Drop-In Care: Available with at least 24 hours’ notice, depending on staffing.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Early Care

Hours: 7:30 AM until staff escort children to class (rolling drop-off)
Children may bring breakfast from home
Quiet start to the day with independent projects and social time

After Care

Hours: After school until 5:30 PM (rolling pick-up)
Includes snack provided by the school
Unstructured time for projects, outdoor play, and enrichment activities

Camps

Offered during many school breaks and in-service days
Typically run by Puddletown support staff
Full-day programs with snack included
Dates available on the Calendar

ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS

Offered periodically to currently enrolled students during the school year, enrichment programs are usually 1.5 hours and run after school. Support staff escort children from After Care to their enrichment classes.

Past and current offerings include: