Learning Tree Preschool is a preschool located in the Old Town Hall building in West Newbury, Massachusetts, offering school‑year early childhood education and seasonal summer programming.
Learning Tree Preschool operates from a historic town‑hall building in West Newbury and provides early childhood education during the school year along with seasonal summer offerings.
The program emphasizes exploration and investigation in a safe, healthy setting and supports social and independent skills such as sharing, cooperation, following directions and listening. Regular enrichment activities include hands‑on science experiments, music and yoga sessions, and periodic stage performances.
The facility includes multiple themed learning areas such as a library, an imagination area, a craft/project room, a small music room and a listening/learning games area, plus a full stage and function hall for performances. A fenced outdoor play yard with climbing structures and play houses is available. An optional midday lunch option is offered on selected days; families supply lunches and snacks, and the preschool does not provide them.
Staff members hold degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and are licensed by the state Early Education and Care system. Teachers have completed the Strong Start essential training and First Aid and CPR are required for all teachers.
Internship opportunities are offered for high school students; interested applicants are instructed to contact the director for more information.
An optional midday lunch option is offered for children in the two‑day class; monthly sign‑ups are used and the fee is $14.00 per day for 12:00–1:00. Families provide all lunches and snacks; the preschool does not supply them.
Weekly small‑group science experiments tied to classroom units; each child participates in the experiment and takes home the finished product and a description to share at home.
Seasonal summer programming is held in July and August with schedule options including Monday/Wednesday/Friday, Tuesday/Thursday or a five‑day option; typical hours are 9:00–1:00. Participants are asked to bring a snack and lunch.
Children ages 4–5 years; sessions run on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:50 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Classroom activities include circle time, structured projects, music, yoga and science activities.
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Children ages 2.9–4 years; sessions run on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:50 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., with an optional midday lunch period available. A sample daily schedule includes arrival, circle time, snack, project time, music/gym and outdoor play.
Children are introduced to simple yoga postures using alphabet, rhymes and music to promote flexibility and coordination; poses include playful and traditional postures.
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