Our Approach
In our early education group, your child will be nourished by imaginative play that engages the senses, healthful routines to encourage sound habits, and loving relationships that teach goodness and kindness.
Exploration and Enjoying Being Little
Supported by gentle and joyful teachers who set the tone for each day, 3-year-olds at Salisbury Academy will enjoy being little. Their innate curiosity makes them hungry to learn, and concrete experiences are key. By using their senses, they will learn at their own pace, presented with beautiful opportunities throughout every day. Exploration of the natural world, pattern play, rhythm and music, physical movement, and language development through relational conversations all await them in our program.
Healthful Routines
We believe having threes participate in the routines that make up their day is part of growing and learning about themselves and others. Whether using a fork properly or putting away playthings, your child will be nurtured through routines that provide security and stability while they are away from home.
Play as the Foundation for Learning
Play is the work of young children. Research increasingly points to play as the foundation for academic learning. Imaginative and free play lead to healthy development in our youngest learners, not to mention the sheer enjoyment of the play itself.
Enrollment Information: Becoming a Jaguar Cub
The 3-year-old class size is limited. Salisbury Academy's 3-year-old program is full day with an option to carry into the summer months or to enroll for the school year only. Students must be age 3 by August 31 as well as potty trained. Tuition for the 2022-23 3-year-old program is $8,900 (for 10 months). Families can choose to pay tuition in one payment, twice per year, or in monthly installments. Financial aid is not available for our 3-year-old program.
Visit our Program
We invite you to join us for a visit. Your own senses will be engaged as you experience our nurturing, relational, play-based haven where good things happen in threes.