FAQs

Our normal hours are Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The regular school year runs from late August through early June, and we operate summer programs for five weeks in June and July.

Preschool/Nursery School (ages 3-5): Core program meets from 8:45-12, with Extended Care available until 3:30 p.m. Children may attend 2, 3, or 5 days per week, with drop-in for extra days available as space permits for children on a 2 or 3-day schedule.

PACT for Toddlers (2 year olds) and Parents: Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30

Children may enter the PACT program around the age of 2 , generally 21+ months as of September of the school year they are entering.

Children may enter our Preschool programs starting around the age of 3, usually 32+ months by September of the school year they are entering.

Children do NOT need to be potty trained prior to enrollment. We work with children at all stages of potty training using developmentally appropriate practices.

We group children based on a variety of factors, in either or both multi-age and age-specific classrooms. We work with each family to determine the best fit depending on the schedule requested and the space available.

Please email us at office@broadwaychildrensschool.org to inquire about program openings. We typically start admitting students for the following school year in January prior to the start of the school year, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.

We post photos on our parent communication platform, and a white board in the lobby will display a list of activities offered in the preschool classrooms each day. We also send out a monthly newsletter with information about what is happening at school, with other suggested resources for parents.

Each child and family is unique, and we will work together to determine how best to facilitate a smooth transition and support your child. Before the start of the school year, we offer one-on-one teacher meetings and a family picnic at school to help children get comfortable with teachers and the space.

We ask that you always say “goodbye” to your child rather than sneaking out, as we are working to establish trust and good communication with your child. The teachers and our Director will offer extra support to any child who is having a particularly tough transition, and we will communicate with parents to work through challenges together.

Separation is a process; some children will not experience anxiety and some will. We offer comfort, acknowledge children’s feelings, and let them know that it is okay to be upset. We work with each child and family to determine if there are additional strategies that might be effective to help with this process.

All of our teachers meet or exceed the requirements for California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Our teachers bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to each classroom and work in teams of two or three, with support from our Director.

The student:teacher ratio in our preschool classrooms is approximately 6:1. Our toddler program has two teachers, as well as a number of designated “parent helpers” on any given day, which is dependent on the number of students in the class. The student:adult ratio in the toddler program is no more than 3:1.”

Broadway’s toddler and preschool programs are play-based. Our curriculum is process-focused, offering children ample opportunities to explore and experiment with different materials, themes and activities.

We use only positive methods of discipline to help children learn how to behave at school, including modeling, redirection, and development of communication skills.

We provide a healthy snack for all children each morning, and another in the afternoon for children who stay with us for Extended Care until 3:30. Lunches are brought from home and must be nut-free.

Yes, we can accommodate allergies and diet restrictions at school. We post all food allergies in the classroom in clear view along with the child’s photo. Parents must discuss allergies and restrictions with the Director upon enrollment, and provide written documentation with specific guidelines for addressing each allergy or dietary restriction. Please notify the school with any updated information and provide documentation of any changes if needed.

If the child’s physician prescribes an EpiPen, parents must provide this, with an original prescription label on the packaging labeled with the child’s first and last name and the medication’s expiration date. The EpiPen will be stored on-site.

Rest time is roughly between 1 and 2 PM for children who stay for Extended Care until 3:30 PM. Children are asked to bring a king-size pillow case from home. They may also bring a small blanket and a lovey (optional). Pillow cases and blankets are sent home weekly to be laundered and brought back.

Children are not required to nap, but rest time is a quiet time for everyone to relax and recharge. We offer books and limited quiet activities for children who do not nap. Children who fall asleep are allowed to wake up naturally.

Proper handwashing techniques are explicitly taught and practiced many times throughout the day, including upon arrival, before and after eating, after using the restroom, and as needed. Surface areas used for eating are cleaned and sanitized before and after food is consumed and as needed between activities. HEPA air filters are present and utilized in every classroom and windows are open as much as possible for ventilation. We also have a janitorial service that helps keep our facility clean and sanitary.