Early Childhood Daily Life - St. Anne's Belfield School

Early Childhood Program Daily Life

Our youngest learners engage in a nurturing environment that promotes the growth of imagination, curiosity, and a developing understanding of the world around them.

The Early Childhood Program (ECP) is home to three developmentally-appropriate offerings: Two-Year-Olds, Pre-School (three- and four-year olds), and Junior Kindergarten. Each year, our students also take part in a number of beloved traditions that they remember for years to come. These special events are a joy for the entire School community, and are often shared with older students and parents/guardians.

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Sample Daily Schedules

With nature as our classroom, our days are fun, flexible, and don't always follow a rigid structure. The below sample schedules provide a glimpse into what a typical day might look like.

Two-Year-Olds

Twos Offerings in 2025-26

Five days per week, Monday through Friday

8:15 – 8:30 a.m.	Early morning care for students with older siblings at the School
8:30 a.m.	Arrival and outdoor play
8:45 a.m.	First outdoor rotation
9:15 a.m.	Circle time
9:30 a.m.	Snack (provided by the school)
9:45 a.m.	Activity time, indoor rotation
10:30 a.m.	Literary stations
10:45 a.m.	Second outdoor rotation
11:30 a.m.	Storytime
11:45 a.m.	Dismissal if not participating in after-school care

New! Two-Year-Olds After-school Care Options

Parents/guardians select their preferences at the time of application. During after-school care, students have lunch, rest, and enjoy enrichment activities.

Extended day: dismissal at 3 p.m. (lunch packed from home)
Full day: dismissal anytime between 3 – 5:30 p.m. (snack provided by the school)

Pre-School (Ages 3 & 4)

Pre-School Offerings in 2025-26

Five days per week, Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m.	Arrival and outdoor play
8:30 a.m.	Morning meeting
9:00 a.m.	Group instruction and activity
9:30 a.m.	First natural classroom lessons and exploration
10:00 a.m.	Stories and snack (provided by the school)
10:15 a.m.	Co-curricular classes
10:35 a.m.	Second natural classroom lessons and exploration
11:00 a.m.	Group instruction and activity
11:45 a.m.	Closing meeting
12:00 p.m.	Dismissal if not participating in after-school care

Pre-School After-School Care Options

Parents/guardians select their preferences at the time of application. During after-school care, students have lunch, rest, and enjoy enrichment activities.

Extended day: dismissal at 3 p.m. (lunch packed from home)
Full day: dismissal anytime between 3 – 5:30 p.m. (snack provided by the school)

Junior Kindergarten

Junior Kindergarten Offerings in 2025-26

Five days per week, Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m.	Arrival and choice activities
8:30 a.m.	Morning meeting
9:00 a.m.	Literacy skills
9:45 a.m.	Snack (provided by the school)
10:15 a.m.	Natural classroom
10:40 a.m.	Co-curricular classes
11:00 a.m.	Science
12:00 p.m.	Lunch (brought from home)
12:45 p.m.	Recess/hike
1:15 p.m.	Music & Movement/yoga
1:30 p.m.	Mathematics/literacy skills
2:15 p.m.	Tinker trays/rest
2:45 p.m.	Closing meeting
3:00 p.m.	Dismissal if not participating in after-school care

Junior Kindergarten After-School Care Option

Parents/guardians select their preferences at the time of application. During after-school care, students have snack provided by the school and enjoy enrichment activities. Dismissal is anytime before 5:30 p.m.

Ready for the Next Step?

Learn more about our application process, affordability, and opportunities for prospective families to engage with us on the Pre-School Admission page.

Questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to Director of Lower School Admission Kate Borgeson

Application Process

Your Admission Contact

Kate Borgeson, Director of Lower School Admission — **Kate Borgeson**
Director of Lower School Admission, Age 2 – Grade 4
kborgeson@stab.org
(434) 296-5106