Toddlerhood is a time of transition from total dependence to the first steps of independence. At this age, children navigate many important milestones – from early socialization to managing temper tantrums to self-care and toilet training. They look to parents for guidance. The Hanna Perkins School Toddler Group offers a small 90-minute class, which meets [...]
Our 60th Anniversary Benefit to honor Lainie Hadden was held on September 24th, 2011 at the InterContinental Hotel Ballroom. Proceeds from our 60th Anniversary Gala provided vitally needed scholarships for children to attend our school or receive counseling in our clinic. view photos Thank you for being among the 460+ people who made our Scholarship Gala [...]
Hanna Perkins Preschool is a 5-day preschool for children ages 3-6. Preschool classes run 9:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. and include lunch prepared each day in our on-site kitchen with organic and locally-grown foods. Educational model: Small classes with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, providing ample time for teachers to work with and understand children individually [...]
At Hanna Perkins School, we invest wholeheartedly in early childhood. It is a short period that will set the direction of a child’s entire life, and we are committed to helping parents and children get it right (learn more about our school’s philosophy). Current research shows that emotional intelligence, the ability to know and manage feelings, forms the foundation for all future learning. Hanna Perkins School seeks to build and foster emotional intelligence using our deep understanding of early childhood development and respect for the child as a complete individual.
The Hanna Perkins Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is an opportunity for neighbors as well as prospective parents to stop in for a first time introduction or an opportunity to get to know a bit more about the school. Anyone who has any interest of any sort is most welcome to drop in on this informal gathering. Children are welcome as long as they are with an adult. Hanna Perkins Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is on Thursday, November 17th, 4:00-5:30 pm. Come meet the...