Jewish Preschool of Lexington @ The Chabad Center

HANCOCK NURSERY SCHOOL 1912 Mass. Ave., Lexington 781-862-1742, hancockns@gmail.com, www.hancocknurseryschool.org

Director: Cindy Fisette Staff: 13 teachers/administration Age Range 2.9 to 5.5 years

Hours and Schedule:

September – June (37 weeks) ● Preschool I: 3–day (M/W/F) 9am-12pm (optional to 1pm) ● Preschool II: 4 or 5-day (M-TH or M-F) 9am-1pm or 3pm ● Pre-K: 4 or 5-day (M-TH or M-F) 9am - 1pm or 9am - 3pm in any combination ● Early drop-off: 5 days (M-F) 8:30-9 a.m.

Tuition and Fees (2022-2023):

Yearly tuition paid as deposit plus 5 monthly payments. ➢ 3-day @ $ 5,410 ➢ 4-day 9-1pm @ $ 9,620 ➢ 4-day 9-3pm @ $ 14,430 ➢ 5-day 9-1pm @ $ 12,025 ➢ 5-day 9-3pm @ $ 18,040 ➢ Early Drop-Off: $8/day, Lunch Bunch: $16/day, Extended Day: $35 /day

Class Information and Child/Teacher Ratios: Ratios either 12:2 or 16:3 Preschool I: 2.9yrs-3.5yrs; Preschool II: 3-4yrs Pre-K: 4-5 yrs

Facilities: 4 classrooms, large indoor gross motor room, playground

Program/Philosophy: HNS believes children learn best through PLAY experiences. HNS provides a wide variety of developmentally appropriate practices that enhance the social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills of each child.

Enrollment Process: Visit the school & submit applications. Enrollment for new families begins in late October & continues until full.

Parent Participation: Parents are always welcome to join the fun and volunteer! Participation on the Parent Committee (PC) is voluntary. The PC sponsors social events for parents and families. Parent representatives also serve on the Board of Directors.

Special Activities: Special events planned throughout the year such as: family breakfasts, ice cream social, school pictures, several family social events, and parent education evenings. New families paired with existing families to support initial transition to school.