Schedule & Calendar

Daily Operating Times

The Nature Schools have part-time and full-time programs for our preschool and pre-K learners. Drop-off for our full-time program begins at 7:15. Pick-up may be as late as 5:30. We also have a part-time program that can be attended on Tuesday and Thursday or Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Drop-off for our part-time program begins at 7:15. Pick-up may be as late as 5:30.

Our kindergarten, first, and second graders may arrive as early as 7:15. Their school day ends at 3:10 and pick-up is from 3:10-3:30.

Annual Closing Dates

Our annual closing dates give our staff a breather during the year. Everyone knows the challenge of this profession and this is our effort to help our staff remain balanced and whole. Tuitions are not prorated during closure.

Date Event
April 1-5, 2024
No School - Spring Break
May 24-27, 2024
No School - Memorial Day
August 5-9, 2024
No School - Annual Reset
August 12, 2024
First Day of School
September 2, 2024
No School - Labor Day
October 3-4, 2024
No School - Fall Break
November 27-29, 2024
No School - Thanksgiving
December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025
No School - Christmas Break
February 10, 2025
No School - Professional Development Day
April 7-11, 2025
No School - Spring Break
May 23 & 26, 2025
No School - Memorial Day
July 4, 2025
No School - Independence Day

Lexington
Calendar 2024-2025

Richmond
Calendar 2024-2025

How Old Is Your Child?

Preschool

3 Years Old
by August and Potty Trained
Richmond & Lexington Location

Pre-Kindergarten

4 Years Old
by August
Richmond & Lexington Location

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

5-7 Years Old
Lexington Location

1st Grade

6 Years Old
Lexington Location