Hilltop Nursery School

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Welcome to Hilltop Nursery School

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(978) 664-4532

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    Registration Information

    Registration for 2023 - 2024

    We utilize a lottery system for available spots in our program. We will begin the process in mid-January. The following are important dates in the process:


    Tuesday, January 17th - Application available from the website

    Friday, February 3rd - Application and $75 non-refundable fee due to be eligible for the lottery

    Monday, February 6th - Lottery conducted

    Friday, February 17th - Notifications sent regarding enrollment


    Applications for the Lottery for the 2023 - 2024 school year are currently closed. More information about any available spots will be posted later this week.  


    Information Session & Tours

    Come and see what Hilltop has to offer your child! We will be hosting tours and info sessions in early Spring. Please check back for availability.


    Tuition Rates for 2023 - 2024

    Hilltop has always strived to provide an excellent program at an affordable price. 

     Rates for 2022 - 2023

    4   day (Tues – Fri)

    $5100

     

    2   Day (T/W or Th/F)

    $2600

    Information About Next Year

    We are offering a 4 day program (Tuesday - Friday) &

    2 day program (Tues & Wed or Thurs & Fri)

    All classes will run for 3 ½ hours per day 

    There will be staggered drop-off and dismissals. 

    Classes will run from 8:45am – 12:15pm or from 9:00am – 12:30pm. 

    We will assign classroom times after the enrollment process is complete. 


    Options for 2.9 year olds up to the Pre-K year 

    We will be offering a 2 day option for all 3 year olds. 

    Classes will run on Tuesday & Wednesday or Thursday & Friday. 

    We are also offering a 4 day program for 3 year olds. This class will run Tuesday through Friday. 

     

    Options for 4 & 5 year olds – Pre-Kindergarten

    We highly recommend that anyone in this age group choose our 4 day program which will meet Tuesday – Friday. The consistency of this class – with the same group of children meeting four days in a row provides an excellent pre-k experience.  Selecting the 2 day program in the pre-k year requires a consult with Director.


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    Hilltop - Where Fun and Learning Begin!

    Dedicated Staff

    First-Rate Curriculum

    First-Rate Curriculum

    • Hilltop Nursery School's educators are all fully licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care. 
    • The staff works closely with families, our parent group, and our community to assist your child's growth towards self-discovery and learning. 
    • Hilltop's teachers are dedicated to helping your child learn and grow in a highly nurturin

    • Hilltop Nursery School's educators are all fully licensed by the MA Department of Early Education and Care. 
    • The staff works closely with families, our parent group, and our community to assist your child's growth towards self-discovery and learning. 
    • Hilltop's teachers are dedicated to helping your child learn and grow in a highly nurturing and supportive environment. 
    • Our teachers plan a rich variety of learning experiences. Curriculum is developmentally appropriate while focusing on the children's interests. 
    • The teachers at Hilltop foster a love of learning - a love of learning that will last a lifetime!


    First-Rate Curriculum

    First-Rate Curriculum

    First-Rate Curriculum

    • Curriulcum and planning is based on the Massachusetts' Guidelines for Early Learning Experiences. 
    • Teachers develop themes/units based on seasonal topics, topics of interest to children and use the Guidelines as a foundation for all lessons. 
    • Activities are developmentally appropriate, hands-on and meaningful to the students.
    • The 3 year-old 

    • Curriulcum and planning is based on the Massachusetts' Guidelines for Early Learning Experiences. 
    • Teachers develop themes/units based on seasonal topics, topics of interest to children and use the Guidelines as a foundation for all lessons. 
    • Activities are developmentally appropriate, hands-on and meaningful to the students.
    • The 3 year-old program focuses on social and emotional growth as well as creating  a strong foundation for learning. There is an emphasis on learning to be part of a larger group, pre-academic skills and most importantly, developing friendships.
    • Our programs for older students build on our 3 year old program, and include additional pre-academic skills.
    • We believe that play is essential to children's learning and is incorporated into all aspects of our day.

    Click here for MA Guidelines for Early Learning Experiences

    Our Mission

    First-Rate Curriculum

    Our Mission

    • We believe that all children deserve love, attention, and nurturing. 
    • We believe that a safe environment allows children to explore and grow. 
    • We believe that hands-on learning experiences foster age appropriate development. 
    • We believe that positive reinforcement is important for children to develop self-esteem. 
    • We believe that children lea

    • We believe that all children deserve love, attention, and nurturing. 
    • We believe that a safe environment allows children to explore and grow. 
    • We believe that hands-on learning experiences foster age appropriate development. 
    • We believe that positive reinforcement is important for children to develop self-esteem. 
    • We believe that children learn best from experiencing the world around them. 
    • Most importantly, however, we believe that children need to have fun!  

    A Day At Hilltop

    Hilltop Nursery School operates from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday*.  Our daily schedule is adaptable for special children’s activities, and school wide enrichment programs which occur throughout the year. Our program is flexible to ensure that children have an opportunity to feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction and allows time for transition so that children do not feel rushed. Due to new healthy and safety guidelines issued by the Dept of Early Education and Care, we are operating on revised schedule this year. The schedule described below is under normal operating guidelines.
     

    Sample Daily Schedule

    9:00-9:45 Free Play/Free Choice -  Art, blocks, dramatic play, water play, manipulatives, writing and a variety of  individual or group activities

       

    9:45-10:00  Meeting/Circle Time -  Attendance, weather, calendar, discussion of weekly topic or theme.

       

    10:00-10:30   Centers/Project Time - Hands-on project relating to special weekly topic or theme. Opportunities for exploration, experimentation and discovery.

       

    10:30-10:50      Hand Washing and Healthy Snacks - We teach the importance of washing hands using liquid soap, running water and friction. Snack (peanut free) is provided by Hilltop.

       

    10:50 - 11:20 Outdoor Classroom - A grassy area designed to bring learning and fun outside. We utilize a variety of materials including a custom-made set of wooden roads and signs and a ramp/tunnel system to encourage STEM thinking.


    11:20 -12:00   Literature, arts, music relating to themes

       

    12:00 - 12:30 Outdoor Playground -   We focus more on gross motor play with a beautiful climbing structure featuring slides and a climbing wall. Children can play in a huge sandbox or create in our outdoor kitchen.
     

    Pick Up Time -  children are escorted to the walkway and exit doors for dismissal.

    *Extended hours are offered on Wednesday and Thursday until 1 p.m. for an additional fee, payable on the desired day. 

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    Hilltop Nursery School

    148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA 01864, US

    (978) 664-4532

    Hours

    Monday - Friday: 8:15am - 2:00pm

    Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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