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Preschool

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Preschool

Sun Valley Preschool

Open Enrollment Begins Monday, February 5th, 2024

For Children ages 2-5. 
Location: Sun Valley Playschool

Exploration and discovery start here! Sun Valley Preschool nurtures individuality and creativity with the goal of providing an environment where children can learn and grow at their own pace. We offer a nine-month curriculum that supports your child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, with emphases on arts and crafts; language and literacy; learning about the "big wide world"; and teaching your kid to love music and math.

To register or for more information, please call (208) 622-2288 or email playschool@sunvalley.com

Preschool Liability Waiver

Parent Handbook


Enrollment Options —

Enrollment OptionsPrice*
Full-time (preschool + extended care): 5 days/week, 8am-5pm$250/week
Full-time (preschool only): 5 days/week, 8am-1pm$165/week
Part-time (preschool + extended care): 3 days/week, 8am-5pm$150/week
Part-time (preschool only): 3 days/week, 8am-1pm$100/week

*Prices are for full school year enrollment only. No drop-in rate available.
 

Daily Schedule —

Daily Schedule* 
8:00-9:30amSign-in; preschool learning tubs; free play
9:30-10:30amCircle time
10:30-11:00amMorning snack; story time
11:00am-12:30pmOutdoor adventures; preschool activities
12:30-1:00pmLunch
1:00-1:30pmStory time
1:30-3:00pmNap/quiet time
3:00-3:30pmAfternoon snack
3:30-5:00pmIndoor/outdoor play; arts & crafts; sign-out

*Schedule is subject to change.

Preschool activities include:**

  • Theme-related songs
  • Stories & games
  • Indoor/outdoor play
  • Arts & crafts
  • Hiking/nature adventures
  • Feeding the ducks
  • Relay races
  • Scavenger hunts
  • Visits to the stables
  • Bowling
  • Kid’s yoga/Zumba/gymnastics
  • Kid’s science
  • Ice skating
  • Mini golf
  • Biking
  • Gondola rides
  • Wagon rides
  • Baking classes
  • Train rides

**If a child is too young for, or unable to participate in, a scheduled activity, an alternative activity will be offered. Child safety is our staff's main priority. We reserve the right to withhold a child from any activity if safety is a concern. Outdoor activities will be substituted for additional indoor activities in the case of extreme weather.

To ensure the best possible experience for your child, we recommend packing the following items. Please label all belongings before drop-off. Sun Valley Playschool is not responsible for any lost or damaged belongings.

  • Completed release forms signed and submitted no later than the first day of preschool
  • Warm clothes (fall)
  • Snow boots (winter)
  • Snow pants (winter)
  • Waterproof jacket (winter)
  • Hat (winter)
  • Mittens (winter)
  • Extra set of clothes
  • Blanket/sleeping bag & pillow for quiet time/nap time
  • Sunscreen (face stick only)
  • Favorite toy or blanket (to help with transition)
  • Lunch box: 2 snacks & lunch (lunch is not provided; please, no nuts!)
  • Water bottle
  • Helmet (for ice skating - if needed, one will be provided at no additional charge)
  • Diapers & wipes
  • Epipen, inhaler, etc. (if needed)

Daily Health Screening

  • Health screenings will be conducted for each child upon arrival each morning.
  • A visual inspection of each child for signs of illness (flushed cheeks, rapid breathing, or difficulty breathing without recent physical activity; fatigue; or extreme fussiness) will be performed.
  • A temperature check will be performed with a non-contact thermometer.

Meals

  • Children must bring their own lunches. Lunch will not be provided.
  • Parents must provide food and food containers that do not require Playschool staff's assistance in opening or handling.

Healthy Hand Hygiene

  • Hand washing is a disease-prevention practice which must be done correctly and at appropriate times to be effective.
  • Children will be reminded to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day.
  • Children will be monitored for correct hand washing steps to ensure effectiveness.

Health

  • Because your child’s health is important to us, please let us know about any health problems and/or medication requirements your child may have. Sun Valley Playschool and Sun Valley Adventure Camp reserve the right to refuse any child due to illness to ensure the health of other children and our staff.

Reservations

  • We have limited space available - reservations are recommended.
  • Walk-ins are welcome (subject to availability).

Cancelation

  • Guest spots have a 30 - day cancelation policy.
  • Employee and Resident spots become non-refundable 24 hours after the camp request is approved.
  • No show or late cancelation will be charged at full price.