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"play is the work of the child" M. Montessori
At The Tree House, we believe children learn best through play. We are obsessed with offering an enriching child centered, play based environment.
We value each child for who they are right now and meet them where they are at.
Our mission is to provide our community with developmentally appropriate, well-rounded early childhood experiences.
We nurture, inspire and guide learners each and every day with strong bases in play based learning, Montessori education and progressive practices and policies that value developmentally appropriate practices and play. We feel that this is what leads to a life long love of learning.
Our program values the individual development of children and shows honor to the work they are capable of, while never pushing them in ways they’re not ready for.
At The Tree House , we believe that childhood is a sacred time of wonder, exploration, and boundless joy.
Our philosophy is rooted in the power of play, and our mission is to nurture happy, confident, and curious children who are eager to learn and grow.
Play-Based Learning:
We prioritize play as the foundation of learning. Our programs are designed to ignite creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through sensory play, process art, and open-ended exploration.
Messy Play:
We embrace the mess! From paint splatters to muddy hands, we know that real learning happens when children dive in and get their hands dirty. Our classrooms and outdoor spaces are vibrant environments where kids can explore, create, and discover.
Social-Emotional Growth:
Building strong, kind, and resilient children is at the heart of what we do. Our social-emotional approach helps children develop empathy, communication, and self-regulation skills, preparing them for a lifetime of healthy relationships.
Experienced Educators:
Our team of dedicated teachers are passionate about early childhood education. With years of experience and a genuine love for children, they create a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
Community and Connection: We believe in the power of community. Our school is a place where families come together, friendships are made, and everyone feels valued. We work closely with parents to support each child’s unique journey.
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Welcome to Play School!
At The Tree House, we know that young children learn best through experiences. That's why we've crafted a hands-on, experience-driven curriculum designed to immerse your child in adventure and discovery throughout their time with us. your child will spend time in 3 different classrooms during the week. Here's a glimpse into the magical world we've created:
our classrooms
Village Square
In the Village Square, your child will dive into imaginative play. Picture a vibrant space filled with a camper, market, construction site, and other village-themed dramatic play setups. With a mix of toys and open-ended materials, your little one will create a new world every day. While they explore and pretend, they'll also develop their gross and fine motor skills, as well as enhance their literacy and math abilities. Each week, teachers scaffold learning opportunities based on your child's play, focusing on social-emotional skills and planning amazing group activities. Storytime sessions related to our weekly themes encourage higher thinking and group participation, introducing new concepts in an engaging way.
The Forest
The Beach
The Forest is where the wild magic happens—think creative and sensory-filled learning! This is where your child will paint, engage in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities, and sometimes, just get downright messy. At The Tree House, we embrace the mess as part of the learning process. The Forest is packed with opportunities for free art, guided art sessions, light table exploration, and messy play. These rich sensory experiences help create a full, immersive learning environment where your child can express their creativity and curiosity to the fullest.
In The Beach, your child will engage in a multitude of hands-on activities designed to spark a love of learning. From alphabet and number identification to other academic readiness skills, your child will be having so much fun, they won't even realize they're learning! Each week, teachers work one-on-one with your child on a selected skill, meeting them where they are and fostering their growth in a meaningful way. Group storytime sessions dive deeper into our weekly themes, encouraging curiosity and questions. The Beach also features spaces for gross motor movement, blocks, puzzles, and other hands-on learning experiences, all tailored to captivate your child's imagination.
2024-2025 Tuition Rates For Enrollment in Play-School At The Tree House
blossoms (2 & 3 year old playschool)
Home school group
( 5-8 year olds playschool)
Sprouts (2 year old play-school)
seedlings (3 year old play-School)
saplings ( 4 year old Pre k Play SChool)
Tiny explorers begin their big adventures! Messy play, sensory exploration, and open-ended activities spark imagination and social-emotional growth. Lots of building of the foundations of learning and being in a class community going on here!
$50 registration fee
10 auto deducted payments of $230 September through June
Tuesday and Thursdays 9-11:30am
Curious kiddos developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through fun, hands-on activities. Expect lots of fine motor work alongside budding literacy and mathematical skills. Throw in some sensory experiences, science and messy play and you’ve got our Seedlings class! Kiddos will work with their teachers in small group lessons in order to meet each unique child where they are on their learning path. Children will experience and learn how to effectively communicate with their peers, problem solve and create healthy relationships with teachers and classmates.
$50 registration fee
10 auto deducted payments of $280 September through June
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9-11:30am
All of the best things from both our Sprouts and Seedlings classes in a hybrid class appropriate for both 2 & 3 year olds.
$50 registration fee
10 auto deducted payments of $280 September through June
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:15am-12:45pm
Preparing for not only Kindergarten but to have a lifelong love of learning!
Hands-on activities, critical thinking, early literacy, and math skills in a playful, nurturing environment. Our students will focus on growing social emotional skills needed to be an essential part of our class community. We will be working diligently on building a strong foundational base in literacy, mathematical, art and science concepts while providing lots of time for organic play and learning scaffolding.Our Pre K graduates will emerge, conscientious, eager adaptable learners ready to take on whatever is next!
$50 registration fee
10 auto deducted payments of $280 September through June
Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays 11:45am-2:45pm
OPTION B: Monday through Friday 11:45am-2:45PM
10 auto deducted payments of $400 September through June
***If your child is attending AM Pre K at Albion School, they can get bussed here to make for a full day learning option! Ask us for more info! Please note: You DO NOT have to be attending Albion Pre K to select the Monday through Friday option.
Leadership, collaboration, and advanced literacy, math, science, art, and music activities. Process art and open-ended play keep creativity flowing. Our drop off homeschool group provides a community for your homeschooler to flourish both academically through hands on lessons and activities, but also in imaginative and artistic ways. Creating lasting friendships and learning through play!
$50 Registration fee
10 auto deducted payments pf $280 September through June
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 12-3pm
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tuition policies and information
Tuition is auto deducted on the 1st of each month. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need extra time or arrangements making tuition payments. We want to help in anyway that we can.
You can withdraw from the program at any time. Payments already made for the month will not be refunded, but payments moving forward will be cancelled. When withdrawing with less than 30 days notice, the following month's tuition will be charged at 50% of the fee, and cancelled thereafter.
Tuition is the cost associated with each child divided over 10 months. This cost already takes into consideration breaks and days off. Therefore the monthly tuition will remain the same through out the year. This includes absences. If your child needs to take a prolonged absence and you would like to withdraw from the program for a period of time, please let us know. While we cannot guarantee a spot for your return in this instance, we understand that certain circumstances may make this the best option.
For other unforeseen closures not in our control, due to weather, COVID-19 and or other circumstances, we will not offer credits unless the period of closure is greater than one week, we will then issue the form of a credit to your next tuition payment.
A $25 late fee will apply to any payments made after the 1st of each month.
