Our Classes
“Preschoolers are amazing. They’re tender and curious and the most brilliantly imaginative thinkers. I never know which direction they’ll take me, but there’s nothing I’d rather do than follow.”
Jenni - Room 5 teacher
A Day In the Life
So what will your child be doing at Fruit & Flower all day? Plenty. A typical day includes lots of opportunities for growth and exploration. Your little one might spend time painting, playing with blocks, riding a tricycle, or digging in the garden. Of course, there’s always plenty of reading, word games and singing, all of which help lay the foundation for a good reader. A special part of the day could even be a visit from you. We welcome parents any time of the day and encourage you to join a field trip, eat lunch with the kids or share a special skill or hobby.

At Fruit & Flower, we also like to put a lot of emphasis on cooperation, sharing and emotional expression. For example, when a new child joins us, he or she is assigned a “buddy”— another child from that classroom who can show them around and help them learn the ropes. Naturally, this helps the new kids feel more welcome and less scared. But it also teaches the other children important leadership skills, which is a great way to prepare for grade school.

Class Sizes
Our basic group sizes range between 15 and 18 children. In the younger groups, children are divided into smaller groups of 8 or less during their activity times. Our ratios also depend on the age of the children in the group. They look like this:
Infants - 2½ years – four caregivers with 15-16 babies or toddlers
Children 2½ to 3 years – four caregivers with 18 "transitioners"
Children 3 to 5 years – two teachers with 18 preschoolers.

The People Who Care For Your Child
The heart and soul of Fruit & Flower has always been our teachers and care-givers, so we work hard to attract and keep the best people to care for your children. Each member of our staff is carefully screened and selected based on their skills, education, experience and rapport with kids. Many of our teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and we’re proud to say that some have been with us for as long as 20 years. This extraordinary level of commitment can be seen in the warm and bonded relationships the children develop with our staff members.