Programs
The Academic Program begins in mid-September and concludes in early June. You can learn more about each individual class by following the links on the left.
The Summer Program is a six week experience divided into three two-week sessions, beginning in June.
Class Enrollment
The Teddy Bear Club academic program is designed for children two through five years of age. Each class level is called a Jardin (garden). Petit Jardin applicants (our youngest class) must be at least two years old by September 1.
Class assignments and groupings are determined by age, gender, social and emotional development, and intellectual needs. The following is a brief description of our Jardins:
Le Petit Jardin is a program for children ages two to two years, nine months. This toddler program is designed for our youngest students.
Le Moyen Jardin is a preschool program for children two years, nine months to four years of age and prepares children for our pre-k program.
Le Grand Jardin is a pre-kindergarten program for children ages four to five. This class prepares the children for kindergarten.
Le Jardin Maternel is a kindergarten program for children five years old and older. It also serves as a transitional kindergarten program for children slightly under age five. This afternoon program is only available as a 5-day option.
Academic Program Sessions
The Teddy Bear Club offers a morning session and an afternoon session of three hours each. Children may apply to either the morning or afternoon session. Drop-off and pick-up times for each session differ slightly by age group and are listed on each individual class page.
Options
Parents may opt to enroll their child in the 2-day, 3-day or 5-day program, as follows:
2-day option – Tuesday and Thursday
3-day option – Monday, Wednesday and Friday
5-day option – Monday through Friday
