Language and Communication encouraged through music, play & stories
Hands-on activities that build on children's natural curiosity
Patient and supportive environment that supports independence
Activities designed to foster kindness, empathy and trust
Daily practice in fine and gross motor development
Support in building peer relationships
“Through play, children are naturally exposed to concepts like colors, shapes, letters, numbers, rhythm, and movement.”
PiedmontRecreationDepartment
2025/2026SCHOOLYEAR
OPENENROLLMENT
Online Registration OPENS via Community Pass
Piedmont Residents: January 21
Non-Residents: February 6
REGISTRATIONDEADLINES:
Piedmont Residents: Wednesday, February 5,2025at 4:00 pm
Non-Residents:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm
TIDDLYWINKS PROGRAM
$500DepositDueatEnrollment
MonthlyPaymentsbasedon$18.75/hour*
*effective 2025/2026 fiscal year, monthly tuition may adjust
TiddlywinksProgramDeets
Caterpillars Program
September 2, 2025–May 21, 2026
Tues/Thurs | 9:15 am–12:15 pm
Ages: 18 Months BY September 2 or 23 months
AFTER December 31, 2025
Monthly Tuition: Approx. R $450 | NR $480*
8 students | 4:1 Ratio
Butterflies Program
August 18, 2025–May 21, 2026
Mon/Wed/Fri | 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Ages: 24 Months BY September 2 or 3 Years AFTER December 31, 2025
Monthly Tuition: Approx. R $675 | NR $705* 16 students | 4:1 Ratio
AtTiddlywinks,themagicalyearoftwoiscelebratedaschildrenlearnthroughplayandareprovidedwiththetoolsandconfidence neededforalife-longloveoflearning!Eachday,childrenexperiencemeaningfulopportunitiesinourindoor/outdoorclassroomthat fostercreativityandimaginationthroughscience,dramaticandsensoryplay,manipulatives,outdoorexploration,andart.Throughplay, childrenarenaturallyexposedtoconceptslikecolors,shapes,letters,numbers,rhythm,andmovement.Morestructuredactivitiesand routines like learning centers, circle time is introduced, and our low student-teacher ratio provides children with valuable learning interactionswithafocusonfosteringindependenceandsocialskillsbymodeling,scaffolding,andteachingself-helpskills.
"We turn everyday moments into opportunities for learning & encouragement."
PRDPreschool2025/2026Programs
ParentObservationsandLocations:
Locations:
Tiddlywinks & Pre-K: Piedmont Community Hall, 711 Highland Avenue, Lower Level Hillside Playschool: 801 Magnolia East Wing, 801 Magnolia Avenue
To Schedule a Parent Observation: Visit signupgenius.com and search "prdpreschools@piedmont.ca.gov"
ProgramHighlights
Process
Sand,
Building
Gardening
Cooking
Reading
Music
Science
PiedmontRecreationDepartment
Online Registration OPENS via Community Pass
Piedmont Residents: January 21
Non-Residents: February 6
REGISTRATIONDEADLINES:
Piedmont Residents: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Non-Residents: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm
HILLSIDE PLAYSCHOOL
$500DepositDueatEnrollment
MonthlyPaymentsbasedon$18.75/hour*
HillsidePlayschoolDeets
2025/2026 School Year: August 18, 2025–May 21, 2026
Monday–Thursday | 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Ages: 3 Years BY September 2 or 5 Years AFTER December 31, 202
Monthly Tuition: Approx. R $1200 | NR $1230*
Max Enrollment: 14 Students | Child to Staff Ratio: 5:1
*effective 2025/2026 fiscal year, monthly tuition may adjust
HillsidePlayschoolisaplay-basedprogramthatemphasizeslearningthroughactiveengagementwiththeenvironment.Withan emergentcurriculum,childrenfollowtheirinterestsandlearnattheirownpacewithshortandlongtermactivities.Westriveto support self-confidence and independence while encouraging empathy, positive social skills and emphasize kindness and respectofeachotherandtheworldaroundus.
OurclassroomhasareastoexploreusingALLfivesenses:areastopaint,workonprocessart,usesand,waterandmud,make music, build with various loose parts, tend our garden boxes, work on cooking projects, read books, dance, run, climb and balance,discoverbugsandbirdsvisitingourgarden,talkwithfriends,buildtents,learnsimplekidfriendlyyoga,laugh,andsing! These various areas give children the opportunity to flex their early math/problem solving, literacy and critical thinking skills through play! We take lots of neighborhood walks, including daily outdoor visits to the Piedmont Recreation Department and weeklycreekexploringinPiedmontPark.
Hillside Playschool: 801 Magnolia East Wing, 801 Magnolia Avenue
To Schedule a Parent Observation: Visit signupgenius.com and search "prdpreschools@piedmont.ca.gov"
ProgramHighlights areastoexploreALLfivesenses
Wall stories for early literacy skills
Weekly curriculum themes
Independent & Group activities allow for varied learning styles
PE and Spanish classes weekly
Engaging classroom with endless opportunities for discovery
Independent and group activities combine to create a rich interactive learning community.
PiedmontRecreationDepartment
2025/2026SCHOOLYEAR OPENENROLLMENT
Online Registration OPENS via Community Pass
Piedmont Residents: January 21
Non-Residents: February 6
REGISTRATIONDEADLINES:
Piedmont Residents: Wednesday, February 5,2025at 4:00 pm
Non-Residents:Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00 pm
PRE-K PROGRAM
$500DepositDueatEnrollment
MonthlyPaymentsbasedon$18.75/hour*
Pre-KProgramDeets
2025/2026 School Year: August 18, 2025–May 21, 2026
Monday–Thursday | 9:00 am–1:00 pm
Ages: 4 Years BY September 2 or 5 Years AFTER December 31, 2025
Monthly Tuition: Approx. R $1200 | NR $1230*
Max Enrollment: 14 Students | Child to Staff Ratio: 5:1
*effective 2025/2026 fiscal year, monthly tuition may adjust
At Pre-K, children experience learning at their own pace and are gently guided toward kindergarten readiness. Through a balance of free play and instruction, children develop positive self-esteem, self-confidence, compassion for others and peaceful conflict resolution. The Pre-K program nourishes social and collaborative skills, emotional awareness as well as kindergartenreadiness.
Children learn and grow through circle time, sharing, literature, art, math, science, music, dramatic play, Spanish language introduction, gross motor activities, and outdoor discovery. Given the opportunity to make choices, Pre-K students learn that theirthoughtsandfeelingsareimportant,andtheirchoiceshaveconsequences.Largegroup,smallgroup,andindependent activitiesarecombinedtocreatearichinteractivelearningcommunity.
*Participants MUST be toilet-trained prior to program start
