Preschool
Encouraging children's natural
curiosity and desire to learn
Ages 3 to 5 Years Old
2, 3, or 5 Full Day Schedules
JAN'S PLACE
Preschool Experience
Curriculum
Learning through play is an integral part of our educational and learning approach. We strive to engage children in meaningful, interactive activities to make learning the following subjects an enjoyable experience
- Language Arts and Literacy
- Math
- Science, Technology, and Engineering
- Social Studies and History
In addition to drawing our inspiration from the Reggio Emilia Approach, we align to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for PreK.
Our play-based approach to learning is supplemented by the following curriculum resources:
- Scholastic My Big World
- Lively Letters
- Heggerty
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Slumberkins
Purposeful Play and Recess
We have an acre and a half of outdoor space that provides children with the opportunity to be physically active in activities they enjoy and are developmentally/age appropriate. Our Purposeful Play and Recess takes place outdoors, weather and temperature permitting.
We also have several indoor spaces that are designed to provide children with the opportunity to develop positive physical, social, emotional, cognitive, creative and moral growth.
Benefits of play-based learning:
- Increases level of physical activity
- Improves memory, attention, and concentration
- Improves social and emotional development
- Builds executive function skills, content knowledge and creative thinking
- Builds connections to the world around them
- Produces opportunities to expand thinking and try new things
Preschool Provocations and Centers
Guided play is the foundation for play-based learning. Guided play maintains the joy of free play while allowing children to meaningfully connect with content. These activities are child directed and teacher facilitated.
We guide and support children by intentionally creating engaging environments that
- provoke exploration
- promote discovery
- encourage progress towards learning goals
We ask guiding questions and utilize open ended learning materials such as loose parts, wooden blocks, dramatic play accessories, and sensory tables to foster
- critical thinking and problem solving
- creativity and innovation
- communication and collaboration
- confidence and self-expression
"Play is not a serious break from learning, play is learning."
- Fred Rogers
2025-2026 Daily Rhythm
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:00 - 8:10 | Morning Drop Off |
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Purposeful Play |
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Morning Circle |
| 9:30 - 10:00 | Preschool Provocations |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Snack and Story Time |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Centers |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Recess |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Lunch |
| 12:30 - 1:15 | Rest |
| 1:15 - 1:45 | Afternoon Recess |
| 1:45 - 2:00 | Goodbye Circle |
| 2:00 - 2:10 | Dismissal |
2025 - 2026 Preschool Tuition
Choose a schedule that fits your needs perfectly.
| Full Day Programs | Days in School Year | Monthly Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Two Day Program: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 74 Days | $518 |
| Three Day Program: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays | 106 Days | $742 |
| Five Day Program: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 180 Days | $1260 |
Tuition Breakdown: The cost per day for the preschool programs is $70.
Example of Monthly Tuition Breakdown using 5 Days Full Day Option: We take all the days we're in session (180 days) and prorate them over 10 months to help everyone's budget. There are 10 monthly payments from September - June. (180 days x $70/day = $1,260 total school year tuition divided by 10 months = $1,260/month.
You only pay for the days we are in session. We are out of school for the same federal holidays as the Billerica Public School System, as well as Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Vacation, February Vacation, and April Vacation. You do not pay for any of those days.
