Caterpillar Cottage Preschool is a play-based, progressive, part-time preschool in Northridge that serves children ages 2.5 to 5 years. The program emphasizes relationship-centered, child‑initiated learning and social‑emotional development.
Caterpillar Cottage operates a part-time preschool program in Northridge with a posted daily schedule of 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and extended care available until 2:30 PM for some schedules. The program is organized as a mixed-age classroom with a low child-to-teacher ratio.
The program uses play-based and progressive methods, with influences from Reggio Emilia and Montessori. Teachers prioritize child-initiated play, social and emotional learning, and regular reflection on children’s engagement; the day includes extended free-choice play indoors and outdoors plus a daily Circle Time gathering.
A play-based, progressive part-time preschool program organized as a mixed-age classroom; posted daily schedule is 8:30 AM–12:30 PM with extended care available until 2:30 PM for some schedules. Tuition options are listed by monthly rate for 2, 3, or 5 days per week.
An 8‑session Saturday morning series for toddlers led by a teacher with a master's in Educational Psychology; sessions are 1.5 hours each and are offered as a small‑group series with limited spaces.
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