ACTIVE KIDS PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K 
 

At  ACTIVE KIDS PRESCHOOL, we believe that developing a healthy lifestyle starts early! Our highly qualified educators plan their curriculum to expose your children to socialization and developmentally appropriate activities. Our small class size and friendly, caring environment enhance the process of learning by doing and ultimately creating a positive self-image and independence through accomplished successes. Not only will the children gain basic life skills (putting on own shoes, sharing,
problem-solving), but they will be prepared for state standard teaching as well as participating in a swim lesson each week and monthly fitness classes. Active Kids is not just any school; we are THE SCHOOL to start a successful journey through life!

Contact our Preschool Director
Claire Hansom
below to schedule a tour.

WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING...

Kate Kelly - Franklin, MA

A typical day for Active Kids Pre-Schoolers and Pre-K Students include the following...

HOW IS THE STAFF SELECTED?

Active Kids Pre School is run by Claire Hansom. She holds a Director II State Certification and worked very closely with Samantha Miller, the school's founder and the original Director of Children's Services and Summer Camp at The Adirondack Club. Active Kids staff are carefully chosen to accommodate the ever-changing needs of our growing program.  Lead teachers are required to have a background/degree in education with a focus on the early stages of education.  Many of our assistant staff members have been working in our summer camps, childcare, and afterschool program for years.

WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF THE PROGRAM

AND WHAT DOES IT COST?

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE

2 DAY, 3-DAY AND 5-DAY OPTION?

2 DAY PROGRAMS

(Tuesday/Thursday classes) 
These tend to be a good starting out spot for children who might be a little younger or who have a lot of other outside activities. Interestingly, this is not generally where we recommend that kids who have separation issues go. There are too many days between classes.  It makes the separation adjustment more difficult for the child.  We often tell parents that 2-day classes create a situation where going to school is the exception and the parents see a lot more resistance from their kids to going to school.  A 5 day (or even a 3 day) per week child adjusts far faster than a child in a 2-day program. 

3 DAY PROGRAMS

(Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
This is generally the most “safe” option for kids if you’re not ready for a full time, 5 day per week program and most kids start out here.  Your child gets most of the benefits of a 5-day program, including building relationships with other students and teachers, consistency of routine and actual learning, but you still get to have them all to yourself for a couple of days per week.  It is also a very easy transition for these children when they are ready for a 5 day per week program.  Because it’s not so many days between classes, less time is taken with transition each day and more can be spent in actual learning and development.

5 DAY PROGRAMS

For parents who really want their children to prepare for Kindergarten, to focus on learning and to develop a consistent routine, a 5-day program is what you should be looking for.  It enables children to really settle into the routine, the social structure, and the daily lessons so that they are learning and retaining as much as possible prior to entering Kindergarten.  It’s all about the consistency.  Children who attend 5-day programs typically learn much faster than their 3-day counterparts. 

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
STAY AND PLAY AND A FULL DAY

Stay and Play is an easy way to extend your pre-schoolers day just a little bit. This allows them to continue interacting with their friends and teachers through lunch (which is provided by parents) and into the early afternoon. 

Full Day continues past Stay and Play with a short rest time which transitions into, depending on the day of the week, a combination of free swim, fun and games, outdoor play, crafts and general classroom exploration. Snack is provided by Active Kids for Full Day preschoolers daily. 

DOES PRESCHOOL RUN ON VACATION
WEEKS OR SNOW DAYS?

Active Kids PreSchool will follow the Franklin Public School schedule

when it comes to full days off from school (any scheduled half-days

will not alter the PreSchool schedule).

If Franklin schools are canceled due to weather, PreSchool will be

canceled for the day; any late opening will not alter the PreSchool

schedule.