Preschool Program
For children ages 33 months through 6 years old
A play based and nature inspired preschool experience that promotes healthy social relationships, caring for the earth and lays a foundation for curious and enthusiastic lifelong learning.
Marigold Preschool is located in First Lutheran church and we are excited about being their tenant and neighbor. Down the hall from our class is a sweet children’s library, outside our classroom window is a huge vegetable garden, and across the street is Ostrander Park. So as well as playing on our own playground, part of our weekly rhythm will include library day, picnic in the park and working in the garden.
Rhythm of the Preschool Day
At Marigold Preschool we understand the needs of the developing young child and offer a predictable morning that aligns with the young child’s internal clock.
8 - 8:30 am : Drop off
8:30 am – 9:45 am: Creative Play, with a weekly activity schedule which includes water color painting, drawing, seasonal crafts and baking
9:45 am: Clean up time
10:05 am: Circle time
10:25 am: Bathroom and Hand washing
10:40 am: Snack time
11:10 am: Outdoor Play
12:10 pm: Storytime
12:30 pm: Pick up time for Morning Children
12:35 pm: Bathroom time
12:50 pm: Children will eat a lunch that is brought from home with their own water bottle
1:20 pm: Pack up lunch, wash hands set out cots for rest time
1:30 pm: Nap and rest time. Teacher sings, reads poetry
2:30 pm: Wake from nap, fold blankets, pile up cots
2:45 pm: Bathroom time
3:00 pm: Put on outdoor clothing, go outside for outdoor pick up
3:30 – 4:00 pm: Pick up time
Marigold Preschool Tuition and Fees
Mornings only: 8:00 am — 12:30 pm
Full day: 8:00 am — 4:00 pm
September and June tuition are prorated
2 Days Thurs — Fri
Mornings only: $360 / month
Full day: $536 / month
3 Days Mon — Wed
Mornings only: $510 / month
Full day: $754 / month
5 Days Mon — Fri
Mornings only: $800 / month
Full day: $1,220 / month
More Info
A $100 enrollment fee is due upon acceptance to hold your child’s space for the school year.
Full monthly tuition is due at the beginning of each month and is non- refundable even in the event of child absences, school breaks and inclement weather closures.
We follow the Columbia Heights school year calendar for major spring and winter breaks. We take few days off in order to support working families. Please see the calendar for details.
We provide a healthy, organic morning snack each day.
Children who stay for the full day bring a lunch from home and a water bottle.