Renaissance School
Information Sheet
Educational Philosophy:
•Emphasis on creativity and
problem-solving; an inquiry-based curriculum
•Warm, child-centered,
respectful of the learner
•Close, supportive
partnership with families
Location of School:
Immanuel
Lutheran Church, lower level
867 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday,
9:00 am -12:00 noon
Choice of Days Available
(tuition is adjusted accordingly)
Open September – May
Daily Schedule:
Morning Meeting (review “choices for today” with children)
Constructive Play Time (children are invited to explore activity areas
& materials)
Snack Time (healthy foods provided with parents’ help)
Circle Time (helping children to take turns speaking &
listening to others)
Outside Play Time
Group Size/Staffing:
Two classrooms serving
children aged 2.9 years to 5 years old
14-16 children, 2 to 3
teachers in each classroom
Tuition Cost:
Children may attend 3 or 4
mornings per week
Total academic year: $2,952.00
for 3 mornings per week; $3,600.00 for 4 mornings per week
Tuition includes $100.00
deposit and is divided into monthly installments
$20.00 registration fee paid
upon enrollment
Financial assistance
available
Contact Information:
Dotty Meyer, Director and
master teacher
School telephone # (413)
548-9696
~ Currently
Accepting Applications for the 2008-09 School Year ~